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Robert James Donatelli, 89, of Downers Grove, a former 30-year Hinsdale resident, passed away Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago in 1933 to John and Anna (Gerwatowski) Donatelli. A devoted White Sox Fan, he grew up on the south side of Chicago. Bob worked with his father running the family newspaper stand at Madison and Wabash. Bob was a graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy in Saint Paul, Minn. After graduating, Bob attended Loyola University in...
During the 2004 Community Revue, Joel Nelson and Tommy Harris made a cameo appearance during a skit about Kramer Foods. "A day without Kramer's is like a day without sunshine," they said, and the place went wild. Audience members were on their feet, cheering and applauding. Who knew people could feel that strongly about a grocery store? But Kramer's is an institution in Hinsdale, a place where generations of family members have shopped and where some things - like the toy...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members have hired a superintendent search firm that could help them find a new district leader by the end of the year. School Exec Connect was one of five firms the board approached about conducting the search and one of two that made a presentation to the board at a special meeting July 20. “Our record is unmatched in this industry,” company President Kevin O’Mara told board members at that meeting. “Every single search that we have ever done has been on time and within budget....
The stage was set on the afternoon of July 20. Hinsdale's Mac McClear, the defending Illinois State Amateur champion, was one stroke back heading into the decisive round of this year's state am at Bloomington Country Club. McClear had carded a 1-under 69 in the morning to put himself just behind the leader halfway through the marathon 36-hole final day of the event. After rounds of 69 and 68 the first two days, he felt good about his game. "Heading into the tournament, I knew...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from June 20 to July 21. 1. 23 S. Park Ave., Nancy J. Nyheim Living Trust to Bruce Prior and Jennifer Gannon, June 20, $1,475,000 2. 218 W. Hinsdale Ave., Dean Karnatz and Glenn Karnatz Revocable Trust to BLGCLLC, June 21, $210,000 3. 5562 S. Stough St., Richard Ready and Ruth Matthei to Chicago Title Land Trust Co., June 21, $519,000 4. 360 Claymoor Road, Armand and Bierina Ismaili to George Lykouretzos, June 21, $280,000 5. 428...
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...
Miss Jamie's Farm was the most recent guest to the summer Lunch on the Lawn series sponsored by the village of Hinsdale and the Hinsdale Public Library at Burlington Park. Miss Jamie shared values from life down on the farm through songs, both new and familiar. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Truffles is a gorgeous black bunny that has been waiting for a forever home since October 2022. She was found outside but was obviously not a wild rabbit, so a good Samaritan brought her to us. She was fearful at first, but has relaxed in her foster home and we've learned she likes to cuddle up in laps and will let people hand-feed her. Please call (630) 323-5630 to set up an appointment to meet Truffles. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center...
Anyone who has experienced cancer, as a patient or a loved one, knows that the disease affects far more than the physical body. During Wellness House's Mind Body Fest from Aug. 19-24, people with cancer, their families, caregivers and friends can explore ways to manage the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effects of cancer. "This event really highlights our mind-body programs and our exercise programs," said Brittany Brady, community engagement and program events...
Eighth-month-old Audrey Rosemeyer seemed like she was ready to get up and dance to the beat of Miss Jamie’s Farm recently in Burlington Park. Miss Jamie was part of the village of Hinsdale’s and the Hinsdale Public Library’s Lunch on the Lawn series this summer. Miss Jamie’s Farm is a popular music show for young children and their families. Please turn to page 26 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
William "Bill" Edward Tucker, 90, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023. Tucker, as he was known, was born in 1932 in Idabel, Okla., to Owen and Dixie Tucker. He spent his formative years in Pierre, S.D., graduating from Pierre High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy, whom he would later marry in 1955. Tucker then went to the South Dakota School of Mines for his geological engineering degree and later to the University of Oklahoma for his law degree. Tucke...
How can people support those who are grieving? Supporting someone who has suffered the loss of a loved one doesn't require grand gestures or eloquent words of condolence. Simply being present for that person can make all the difference, said Linnea Wilson of Hinsdale, a retired Lutheran pastor. "The ministry of presence I think is really important, Wilson said. "Just going and sitting, being there. (Asking) 'Would you like to take a walk? Could we spend some time together?'...
Ian Shepherd, 28, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away July 23, 2023. Ian was born in 1995. He spent a good portion of his early years with his many friends. Skateboarding and video gaming were his early passions. As Ian grew older, his attention turned to music, to art, to food and to computers. He played guitar and listened to music all day long. He painted big, beautiful and bold paintings one after the other. His love for food led to dining out, traveling in the United...
Dear Colleagues, It is with great excitement that I write to tender my resignation from our organization, effective immediately. While I've enjoyed my tenure among you, I've decided to accept a more appealing offer from the competition. This other group offers a looser, more lively corporate culture and a free-flowing, collaborative working style. What's more, they've eschewed much of the red tape that defines the working experience for so many of us. I've been watching them...
Dr. Andrew Keith Dingwall of Hinsdale, 62, passed away peacefully from a long battle with cancer on July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Andrew was born in 1960 in Watertown, New York. He was an avid and skilled member of his high school and college debate teams, placing 14th in the National Debate Competition. Andrew began his scientific career by obtaining a master's degree in microbiology at the University of Wyoming and later moved to New York to pursue a doctorate at...
We’ve written a number of editorials about areas of improvement for the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board. So we thought it only fair to highlight a handful of shining moments from the last regular board meeting July 27. 1. A 7-0 vote to hire School Exec Connect to help the board find a permanent replacement for Superintendent Tammy Prentiss, who is on paid leave through March 31. Two firms made presentations to the board July 20. All seven board members not only agreed on which firm to hire, they chose the firm The H...
HOSPITALS EARN recognition UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, La Grange and Bolingbrook have earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke GOLD PLUS quality achievement award for 2023 for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke or heart attack, and...
Like most kids growing up in Hinsdale, Ella Horstman spent part of each summer at the village's parks, the community pool, and of course, attending the Fourth of July parade. It wasn't until this summer that she took a peak behind the curtain to see the work and planning involved with making those activities available. "Seeing how everything works is really interesting," said Horstman, who is about to complete her summer internship with the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Aug. 1. Controlled substance arrest Jairo T. Munoz Ramirez, 35, 3940 W. 67th Place, Chicago, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance at 11:37 a.m. July 28 at the Mobil Gas Station, 8 W. Chicago Ave. He was stopped for a registration inquiry and was in possession of small plastic bags containing a white powdery substance that field tested positive for cocaine. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail. DUI arrest Zenaido Sanchez Torres, 23, 1535 S. 61st...
Voters approved a $3.9 million bond issue in December 1973 to build a new three-story junior high next to the Garfield School, with the first students moving into the Hinsdale Junior High School in March 1976. Forty-three years later, a successful $53 million referendum led to the construction of the new Hinsdale Middle School, which opened to students in January 2019. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 22 W. First St. (Images Med Spa), findings and recommendations for 830 N. Madison St. (Salt Creek Club), scheduling a public hearing for 125 S. Vine St. (Vine Street Station...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board At their July 27 meeting, board members: • listened as Hinsdale Central Principal Bill Walsh called for a moment of silence in memory of 14-year-old Sean Richards, who was hit and killed in a July 20 accident on Lincoln Street between Fuller’s Car Wash and Fontano’s Subs. Walsh also wished a speedy recovery to others injured in the accident. “We have not forgotten the driver of the vehicle. May the Hinsdale Central family wrap their arms (around) and share their heavy hearts with hi...
The Hinsdale Community Swimming Pool is open during its regular hours through Aug. 20. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Sunday, with the baby pool only open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Lap swim is offered from 5:45 to 9:15 a.m. weekdays and 10 to 11:30 a.m. weekends through Aug. 20. The pool will be closed weekdays starting Aug. 21 and open weekends, Aug. 26-27 and Sept. 2-3, and Labor Day, Sept. 4. Back to school weekend hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the baby pool, 10 to 11:30 a.m. for the lap...
Early birdseye view - This photo is from Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale." "To promote real estate sales in Hinsdale, developer O.J. Stough published an amazingly precise pictorial map in 1882. While the map includes the entire village, this enlargment focuses on the downtown area. Configured looking south, the train station is at its original Washington Street location with the hotel directly north on the same street. Flagg Creek runs through what is to...
The Hinsdale Public Library held a Kit Kat tasting session recently. The original Kit Kat bar came out on top with thin hazel nut coming in second place. Tim Warren lets his friends know his choice, while Grayson Danek takes a quick sniff before consuming one of the dozen sampled. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
