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When Hinsdale officially became a village in 1873, it did so without a police department. In fact, it wasn't until nearly 15 years later that John Linn, a local delivery driver, was put in charge of law enforcement in town. The versatile Danish immigrant brought his skills to bear in several jobs over the course of his more than five decades in Hinsdale. This obituary of Linn's death at age 77, which ran in the May 5, 1938, edition of The Doings, pays tribute to his important...
With the creation of audio recordings and ebooks, the experience of reading no longer is defined solely by the turning of paper pages in a bound volume. Likewise, the local library is home to collections that offer far more than traditional books. Yet Karen Keefe, executive director of the Hinsdale Public Library, said old-fashioned paper books are still the most sought-after objects among library patrons. "About 20 percent of our circulation is now digital," said Keefe, who...
Some summer camps require things like bug spray, hiking shoes and sleeping bags. Equipment for the camp attended by 13 kids in Hinsdale July 10-14 included drumsticks, microphones and earplugs. Pop Legends camp is one of several weeklong day camps held at Hinsdale's School of Rock. While Pop Punk camp features favorite songs by bands like Paramore, Green Day and Blink 182 and the '90s camp showcases the best bands of the late 1900s, Pop Legends is the place for fans of stars...
You might enjoy watching Falcon Football games at Brook Park in the fall, ice skating at Burns Field in the winter or taking a run through KLM in the spring. But summer is when the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department shines, so it seems fitting that July is Park and Recreation Month. And Hinsdaleans have plenty to celebrate. Residents can enjoy 122 acres of dedicated parkland at 18 sites, with opportunities for baseball, football, jogging, ice skating, tennis, pickleball, picnicking, platform tennis, soccer and...
Sean Patrick Richards, 14, of Hinsdale passed away July 20, 2023. Sean was truly an angel on Earth and is now an angel in Heaven. Sean was a gentle soul, with a unique understanding of kindness and friendship. He was sunshine and goodness and a positive influence on everyone around him. Sean was full of joy and wonder and gave love freely to everyone he met. He was always sincere, earnest and humble. Sean loved to smile, and his laugh was infectious. Sean shared many gifts...
Editor's note: We regret to inform you that the 14-year-old struck on Monday in downtown Hinsdale passed away earlier today (July 20). We will provide updates about service information as it becomes available. Parishioners at St. Isaac Jogues Church and others continue to pray for a 14-year-old Hinsdale boy who was critically injured after being hit by a Jeep Monday afternoon in downtown Hinsdale. Father Burke Masters, pastor at St. Isaac Jogues, said groups gathered Monday...
The start of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this week has soccer fans enthralled, while golf enthusiasts will watch their favorite pros compete for the Open Championship at England's Royal Liverpool over the next four days. Summer sporting action is in full swing, including a host of events locally for those of us that might not qualify as world-class athlete material. Whether right here in Hinsdale or in a neighboring community, enjoy the outdoors...
Dryden Hall helps Victor Krause with his form for the shot put during the track and field camp sponsored by The Community House at Robbins Park on July 10. SportsKids Inc. taught campers several techniques to help them with their overall athletic performance in track and field and other sports. (Sam Wheeler photo)...
Guppies Kiddie Camp Through Aug. 11 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Preschoolers 3 to 6 years old will enjoy fun, creative activities including sports, drama, music, crafts, water days, time in nature, games and visits from special guests, all centered around a weekly theme. All children must be potty trained. Sign up by the day or by the week. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $55 a day, $250 a week. RR, MD Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 11 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St...
Oscar Jovic takes off from the start of a practice sprint during The Community House track and field summer sports camp at Robbins Park on July 10. The camp covered the jumping, running and throwing skills involved in the sport of track and field. John Rychetsky, Dylan Tataoris and Victor Krause practice the shot put. (Sam Wheeler photos)...
Molly is a sweet 1-year-old mixed breed who is house trained and dog friendly. She is currently with a foster family so please call ahead to schedule a time to meet her. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $300. Please consider adoption. Visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org to fill out an application today and schedule an appointment during adoption hours. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open...
The Hinsdale Police Department made one impaired driving arrest during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI” safety campaigns over the Fourth of July holiday. Hinsdale police also issued 27 citations for speeding, one for driving without a valid license and 14 for other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies to get drunk and drugged drivers off the roads, encourage seat belt us...
What are the keys to high jumping? Failing to qualify for the high jump finals in May's IHSA state track and field meet left Hinsdale Central's Michael Prieto understandably low. "I wanted to definitely do better," said the rising senior. "So that's really when I decided to jump in the summer." Suddenly Prieto was elevating his performance. On June 24 he placed first at the USATF Junior Olympic state championship for ages 17-18 at the University of Illinois-Champaign with a...
Dr. George C. Bonertz, 89, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 11, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in 1934 in Stevens Point, Wis. Dr. Bonertz was an obstetrics and gynecology specialist in Hinsdale for more than 40 years. He was a pillar in the medical community as well as his beloved Golfview Hills community. George found much happiness in helping his friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C.; his children, David Bonertz and Mark...
John L. Glatz, 74, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away July 14, 2023. John was born in 1949 to Leopoldt and Emelia (Emilie) Glatz of Chicago. John graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb with his bachelor's in education and his master's in administration. He began his career as an elementary and high school instructor and coach in Geneva before becoming a college administrator/instructor and assistant to the director of business at Chicago City...
David A. Beyer, 59, of Hinsdale died July 12, 2023. He is survived by his sons, Zachary and Noah; his father, Duane E.; his siblings, Sandra Johnson, Deborah (Mark) Kamperman, Timothy, Jeanne, Margie and Melissa; and his nieces and nephews, Brandy (Saul), Rene, the Rev. Phillip (Amanda), David, Ethan, Alexis, Natalie and Amar. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Beyer; his mother, Marguerite Beyer, nee Koeller; his brother, Bruce Beyer; and his nephew, Jacob....
When your child leaves for college, there is plenty of advice on how to handle the transition, ranging from gentle comedy to true grief counseling. It is an adjustment period for the whole family. What no one warns you about, though, is when they come back. By the time I went to collect my oldest this past May for his first summer home, I was desperate just to have his physical presence in my orbit. It had been months with no visits or breaks. My inner dialogue was manic....
TEENS PLACE IN TOP 25 Hinsdale Central students earned 13 top 25 finishes in their individual events at the national BPA competition in California in April. • Elena Koulouris, second place, Basic Office Systems & Procedures • Riyaan Shah, second place, Fundamental Word Processing • Angela Lim and Natasha Bhatia, fourth place, Presentation Management Team • Graham Wierzbicki, fourth place, Economic Research Individual • Eshan Doshi, Sahil Shah and Winston Stangle, 10th place, Global Marketing Team • Sonia Gupta, 10th place,...
Sharon Taylor knew little about Hinsdale before she and her late husband, Ira, settled into the village 36 years ago. But on Princeton Road, the Taylors found the place they would all call home. "It's been fun ever since," Taylor said of her time in Hinsdale, a place she said she will continue to consider home even after her impending move to be closer to her son and three of her five grandchildren. The move to Naperville takes her just 15 miles away, which means Taylor can...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports July 18. DUI arrest Joseph L. Regan, 29, 321 S. Elm St, Hinsdale, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle and failure to report an accident to police at 8:31 p.m. July 11 in the 300 block of South Elm Street. He was charged and released to appear in court. Fugitive arrested Lee H. Anderson, 26, 28 E. Hinsdale Ave., Hinsdale, was arrested on a...
Early roots — Sandy Williams in her book, “Images of America - Hinsdale,” writes about Fred Morris, who established his flower business in 1894. “Hinsdale’s need for an accessible florist in downtown Hinsdale was satisfied when Morris opened this flower shop on Hinsdale Avenue in 1902. Morris’s business expanded to include six greenhouses on the corner of Monroe Street and Ogden Avenue and vast facilities outside Hinsdale....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission special meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the agenda: public hearing on properties to be added to Historically Significant Structures Property list, public meetings on 137 N. Clay St. (preservation incentives) and 133 S. Park St. (demolition/new construction in Robbins Park...
