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I baked my first cheesecake under duress. Dan and I were newly married, living in an apartment in Wrigleyville, and we had invited his parents over for a Saturday night dinner. Being young and foolish, we had indulged in some merriment the night before. Overindulged, to be truthful. And so much of Saturday was spent recuperating on the couch. I don’t think I started working on dinner until about two hours before my in-laws were expected to arrive. Somehow, I managed to pull it...
My baby just turned 10 and, even setting aside my emotional baggage over that, it is a momentous birthday. This milestone involves special traditions in our home, the most sentimental of which is a letter from me entitled "10 Wishes." I outline 10 things about my child right now that make me proud and 10 wishes I have for their future selves. As I worked on this last letter, I realized it is a list that we could all use right now. So I humbly offer up an abbreviated version...
Postcards from the past - This photo of the Hinsdale Fire Department, in front of the station on First Street, was on a post card mailed on Jan. 16, 1948. It was addressed to the "Hinsdale City Hall, Hinsdale, Ill." The message was, "Dear Sirs, I found this in my old scrap book, I thought it might be interesting to the fire people." It was signed, "A Friend." (Hinsdale Historical Society photo)...
Carol Lee Cikanek learned the basics of the real estate business long before she even dreamed of selling her first house. Jobs selling floral arrangements, fine china and crystal, and photography equipment and products preceded Cikanek's real estate career. She said all prepared her for success as a real estate broker. "To me, real estate is incredibly simple," said Cikanek. "To be in sales, you have to know what you're selling." Cikanek is a broker with Coldwell Banker's down...
Johanna Delaney always goes to her Maine vacation home with intentions of settling in for a long summer read. But she's quickly reminded that the beauty around her is far more captivating than the greatest mystery novel or romance. "We spend a lot of time just sitting on the porch watching the water come and go," said Delaney, whose cottage on Birch Island sits just yards from the shore. She had visited her sister's home on the island for years before she and husband Jim...
Michael's Music Machine - aka Michael Potsic kept the children attending his July concert at the Hinsdale Public Library happy while they danced and sang. Braxton Cirone was feeling the beat while Paulina Walus was just happy to be at the event. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Vacation Bible School at Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale is different things to different people. To 3-year-old Alex Tims, it's an introduction to what life will be like when he starts preschool later this year. For Katie Crotty's four children, it's a chance to enjoy a common activity near the end of a busy summer. And for Crotty herself, it's an opportunity to enjoy coffee with a friend, knowing all four children are happy and cared for. But program directors Meghan...
Dancing queen - Carla Cannive was one of the dozens of children who jumped up and danced to the music of Michael Potsic at the Hinsdale Public Library last month. Potsic, who performs as Michael's Music Machine, brings a fun, family-friendly live performance that gets the kids moving and singing to the beat. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Bubbles is a handsome 1-year old boy who is somewhat shy and will need to be the only cat in his house. His dashing good looks and charming personality will win anyone over. He loves to explore his surroundings, look out the windows, and then chat about it to anyone who will listen. Come meet Bubbles and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m....
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports July 31. Property damage arrest Ernestas Chasanovas, 16W486 Lake Drive, Willowbrook, was arrested for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 12:22 a.m. July 26 in the 300 block of East 55th Street after a resident reportedly observed him punching a vehicle. He was charged and released to appear in court. Drivers arrested for license violations • Abigail V. Rummage, 927 S. Hawthorne Ave., Elmhurst, was arrested for driving with a suspended l...
Municipal and state officials are working to make sure the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook will not emit ethylene oxide again. Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Darien and Willowbrook have a month to try to stop the plant from re-opening. DuPage County 18th Circuit Court Judge Paul Fullerton on July 24 granted the village’s motion to intervene to become party to a lawsuit the Illinois Attorney General filed against Sterigenics in October 2018. “This is a significant achievement,” a vil...
Hinsdale's Ella Russell has spent her summer honing her supernatural powers, theatrically speaking. Russell, 11, is one of two young actors portraying the titular character in BAMtheatre's production of "Matilda" Aug. 2-4 at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park (see Page 24 for details). The musical is based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel about a highly precocious girl equipped with telekinetic abilities, which emerge in confrontations with her contemptible parents, Mr. & Mrs....
Hinsdale High School District 86 board Among other business July 25, board members: • approved a two-year contract with Christopher Jasculca to serve as district communications director beginning Aug. 12 at an annual salary of $135,000. Jasculca spent the last 10 years in Oak Park Elementary District 97, where he was the senior director of policy, planning and communication. “It was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” he said. “I’m very pleased and proud to be part of this district.” He replaces Karen Warner, who resigne...
CHMS ANNOUNCES HONOR ROLL Clarendon Hills Middle School has released the names of students who earned a place on the honor roll for the second semester of the 2018-19 school year. Sixth grade honor roll Aleena Abbasi, Denis Altman, Kyra Arnouk, Kyle Ashby, Cameron Aucoin, Daniel Backus, Finnegan Boggs, Henry Bolenbaugh, Mason Brady, Patrick Buckley, Asher Bunnow, Giovanni Carlini, Richard Chen, Jackson DeKuiper Charles Doehring, John Doehring, Emanuel Eden, Charles Gjeldum, John Horton, Braden Howe, Harrison Hughes, Alice Joe...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department held Christmas in July at the Hinsdale Pool Friday night. The evening included crafts, games and a visit by a summery Santa and Mrs. Claus and was capped off with a float-in screening of "Home Alone." Santa and Mrs. Claus pose with Cesar and Effy Garcia. Rory and Patrick Farnan work on creating Christmas ornaments. Gabriella Chillo and Josie Braden, who opted out of the water, watch from the comfort of their beach chairs while...
Commencement ceremonies in May meant the end of competition for many athletes who played for Hinsdale Central. But a few dozen former Red Devils will have the chance to continue their careers at the college level. The Hinsdalean asked those who have committed to play what they will miss most about Central and their hopes for the next four years. This is the first in a two-part article. Samantha Brescia University of Oregon, lacrosse I'll remember: the bonds and connections I...
BROOKS TONN EVENT A SUCCESS Two recent events held in memory of Brooks Tonn, a 10-year-old Hinsdale boy who loved baseball and football and passed away in 2017, raised money for the Brooks Strong Foundation. The second annual Brooks Tonn Memorial 11U tourney held June 18-23 at Hinsdale Central and Peirce Park in Hinsdale, Walker School in Clarendon Hills and the Oak Brook Park District raised $3,000. Barrington Red won the title at the three-game event, which was hosted by the Devils Baseball Club. Participating teams...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from June 24 to July 19. 1. 5715 S. Madison St., Edward and Serena Chi to Ajay and Payal Patel, June 24, $349,900 2. 316 N. Grant St., Misty M. and Kristian S. Johanson living trusts to Alex and Katherine Heaton, June 25, $800,000 3. 322 N. Garfield Ave., Robert and Kay Gilmore to Andrew and Corinne Curtin, June 25, $670,000 4. 900 S. Elm St., Mats A. Lederhausen 2000 Trust to Michal and Dorota Szczodry, June 25, $2,971,500 5....
DAY CAMPS Spring Hill Day Camp Aug. 5-9 The Chapel 620 N. Oak St., Hinsdale springhillcamps.com Students who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy a climbing wall, archery, crafts, a water wall, team competitions and small group Bible teaching as Spring Hill brings it legendary day camp to The Chapel. Extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee. Email [email protected] for a registration discount code. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $219. RR n Guppies Kiddie Camp...
The final installment of our series on Hinsdale-area microbreweries ventures eastward to explore what's on tap at Blue Nose Brewery, BuckleDown Brewing and Imperial Oak Brewing. And don't forget - tomorrow is International Beer Day, the perfect occasion to pour a pint of something new. There are certainly a lot more crafters and varieties available within just a short drive than ever before. Perhaps one of the nine breweries we've profiled in this series has the brew for you....
The money is in the bank. Hinsdale High School District 86 has $70 million ready to pay for upcoming construction projects at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools following a July 15 bond issue. The bonds were sold to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at an interest rate of 2.964, Jennifer Currier of PMA Securities told the board at its July 25 meeting. Eight firms bid on the bonds, with rates ranging from J.P. Morgan’s low offer to 3.053 on the high end. The district wil...
Ruth Mistretta, 89, of Hinsdale died July 28, 2019. She was born in 1929 in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Angelo D. Mistretta. She is survived by her two sons, Mark (Diane) and Scott Mistretta; her two grandsons, Matthew and Jason Mistretta; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 3 to 8 today, Aug. 1, at Adolf Funeral Home Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road. Interment is at Bronswood...
Summer is the time to soak up outdoor pleasures. But it’s also the season for high temperatures and humidity, which can foil the fun if one is overexposed to them. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can escalate rapidly, leading to delirium, organ damage and even death. In 2017, according to the National Safety Council, 87 people died in the U.S. from exposure to excessive heat. Infants and young children, seniors and those with chronic health conditions are most at risk, but anyone exposed to hot weather for an excessive p...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave....
