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School's in! - St. Isaac Jogues opened its doors Monday to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Wednesday morning it was the preschoolers' turn to join in. Lewis Barrett, pre-3, and sister Evelyn, pre-4, were escorted by their father for the first day of their classes. For more on private schools in Hinsdale reopening, turn to the story on Page 7. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Tortie lovers need to step up to the plate for this one. Penny keeps getting passed over and we have no idea why! She is a beautiful 2-year-old domestic shorthair tabby who just needs a little time to adjust once she is in her new forever home. Penny is good with children age 5 and older. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application...
The rank of Eagle Scout is well-known both inside and beyond the Boy Scouting World. But few are aware of Scouting's Hornaday Badge Award. Members of Hinsdale Boy Scout Troop 8 are certainly familiar with Hornaday after two members, Hinsdale residents Aldas Kriauciunas and Sacheen Upadhye, achieved the rare honor this summer by dedicating significant time and effort into what they hope are lasting contributions in the area of conservation. Fewer than a 100 Scouts nationwide...
Ly Hart Hotchkin, 95, a community activist for more than 50 years, died peacefully Aug. 23, 2020. Ly attended Chicago Public Schools and the University of Chicago, Class of 1947. She was employed as executive director of The Community House in Hinsdale for 37 years. She was elected to two terms to the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board and the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board. The Hinsdale Central High School Foundation inducted her into its Hall of Fame in 1999. Ly served on the following boards:...
I first met Ly Hotchkin some 30 years ago. If I remember correctly, I had just become managing editor of The Doings when I was sent to The Community House to meet her. Ly wanted someone from the organization to write a column about something or other, and I knew I was going to have to tell her no. I was still in my 20s and found Ly a bit intimidating. She seemed used to getting her own way, and the thought of refusing her request scared me a little. I remained slightly...
Wow, is it really true that September bursts on the scene next week? No doubt many of us are still trying to keep up with day, let alone the month. And with every new month means a fresh set of obscure holiday observances in our country. Thanks to websites like nationaldaycalendar.com, all these fascinating and highly questionable designations are curated for our convenient reference. Like National Blueberry Popsicle Day on Sept. 2. We haven’t done a deep dive to see if other popsicle flavors have been deemed worthy of s...
As Labor Day nears, Hinsdale police are partnering with law enforcement across the state in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to stop impaired driving and save lives. The initiative, which began Aug. 20 and runs through Sept. 8, involves stepped-up impaired driving patrols and seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are at their lowest, along with monitoring for speeding and distracted driving. “Impaired driving kills more than 10,000 people in the United States each year,” said Hi...
The home at 137 N. Lincoln St. featured in the Aug. 13 “Once upon a time” was built in 1868. The photo was not taken in 1868, as the caption indicated....
The number of Hinsdale residents who have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 hit 297 Tuesday, compared to 276 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 272 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 25 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 168 confirmed cases and 33 deaths are associated with ManorCare in Hinsdale, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Those numbers include residents and staff who might not be DuPage County residents. Amita...
Pillars Community Health has moved its COVID-19 drive-up testing site from the Anne M. Jeans School in Willowbrook to the Burr Ridge Middle School, 15W451 91st St. Testing is available from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Patients with symptoms of COVID-19, known exposure to the virus or anyone wishing to be tested can call (708) 745-5277 for an appointment. Patients do not have to be existing Pillars Community Health patients or enrolled in District 180 schools....
Wander into any Trader Joe's store in the United States and you'll find a product with ties firmly rooted right here in Hinsdale. Alongside big-name brands like Cliff and Kind bars, shoppers will find a completely natural snack called Frooze Balls. Hinsdale resident Cherie Jackson is CEO of Tino Kai LLC, U.S. distributor of Frooze Balls - the all-natural, plant-based snack born in New Zealand. Thanks in large part to Jackson's efforts over the last few years, Frooze Balls laun...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Aug. 18 and 25. DUI arrests • Juan Acevedo Renteria, 26, 125 Azalea Circle, Streamwood, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 and speeding 35 miles or more over the limit at 3:07 a.m. Aug. 21 at 55th Street and Interstate 294. He was charged and released to appear in court. • Francisco E. Valencia, 28, 311 S. Margaret St., Joliet, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blo...
Daniel Harris Schoenberg, 70, passed away in his sleep Aug. 24, 2020. Dan was born in New York in 1949 to Solomon and Sylvia Schoenberg and was raised in Teaneck, N.J. He practiced civil engineering for several municipalities and served the village of Hinsdale for 26 years as its engineer. After retiring from the village as director of public works, Dan continued to dedicate his professional talents to private consulting projects throughout the suburban Chicago area with James J. Benes and Associates. He is survived by his...
Adeline M. Miceli, nee Marra, 89, of Oak Brook died Aug. 24, 2020. Adeline was the longtime owner and operator of Scout Electric Supply Co. of Lyons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hansen. She is survived by her children, Steven (Irene) Hansen, Elaine Krueger and Diane (Thomas Joseph) Hansen; her grandchildren, Jeffrey and Dina Janicke, Paul Macey and Mark Hansen; her great-grandchildren, Lyla, Amelia, Lisa, Julianna, Marissa, Logan and Pierce. Visitation is at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Sullivan Funeral...
Frank M. Kluts Jr., 77, a longtime Burr Ridge resident, passed away Aug. 17, 2020. He worked as a manager at Cargill Corp. for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Kluts; and his brothers-in-law, James (the late Marie) and Louis (the late Linda) Fuscaldo. Frank is survived by his wife, Janice, nee Fuscaldo; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and cousins. The funeral Mass and interment will be private. Brian Powell Funeral Directors...
Noah John Grimes, 17, of Hinsdale passed away Aug. 19, 2020, in Piedmont, Calif. He was born in 2003 in Lake Forest to Steven and Sally (Johns) Grimes. Noah was a student at Piedmont High School. He was a beautiful, brilliant young man, full of charisma and a smile that lit up the world. Noah was an athlete — playing goalie for his hockey team for eight years — as well as a gifted writer. He was an old soul, loved classic rock music and was a friend to many. His most remarkable quality was his compassion for his family, fri...
Daniel B. Benoit, 77, a former longtime Hinsdale resident and retired sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, passed away Aug. 22, 2020. He was born in Chicago in 1943 and lived in the Spinning Wheel Apartments before moving to Tinley Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, nee McMahon; and his siblings, Patricia North, Jean (the late Raymond) Rake, Bill, Donna (the late Ralph) Dicksen and Judy (the late Jack) Regan. He is survived by his children, Sheila Benoit, Daniel R. (Carrie) Benoit, Diane (Thomas)...
John T. Geary, 81, of Hinsdale, died Aug. 24, 2020. Born and raised in Chicago and orphaned by the age of 9, John grew up under the wing of his older sister, Mary O’Brien. John went on to be a graduate of Christ the King and Morgan Park High School and attended DePaul University before entering the U.S. Army. John lived a long life of love, laughter and learning. An avid reader of four newspapers a day, he kept current in the events, looking to talk and discuss with young and old alike. John’s career started at Beverly Ban...
Even in the best of times, I'm a bit squeamish about breathing the shared air in an airplane cabin. If my fellow passengers start coughing and sneezing around me, I try to keep my mind off of germs floating in my direction by focusing on a good book and taking calming breaths (but, given the situation, not deep ones.) And there's generally some rationalization on my part, too. I've survived colds and flus countless times, so what's the big deal? I wasn't sure that philosophy...
A low-income background should not dissuade a young person from aiming for a high-level college education, Sally Guglielmo asserts. That belief inspired the Hinsdale resident two years ago to co-found Green Halo Scholars, an organization that comes alongside promising but under-served high school seniors to help them navigate the college application and admissions process. "There's no way things are going to change unless we change the education," Guglielmo said. As a...
As some public school students wait to start classes and others are participating in remote learning, many students at private schools are back in class every day. Zion Lutheran Preschool started the school year yesterday with a special welcome for kids - and special directions on how to enter and exit the building. "We are operating at a reduced enrollment, so just the reduction in class size allows for more social distancing in the classroom," director Elizabeth Reilley...
Jack DiTrani clutched his 52-degree gap wedge on the tee of the 97-yard hole, took aim and launched his TaylorMade ball. The trajectory was a little thinner than planned, but the line was good. Very good. "I didn't hit it exactly how I like it," DiTrani said. "It was going really fast and it hit the pin and dropped in. I jumped up and down and threw my arms in the air, and everyone was excited and happy." By everyone he meant his playing partners, fellow Team Illinois members...
The squirrel whisperer - This home, formerly at 219 E. Third St., was built by Deming Preston in 1887. When he noted the village did not have squirrels, he and other residents purchased several dozen pairs for the town. He was also a local bank president, volunteer fire chief, founder of the library and village president, according to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale."...
Artist Sean Corner works on creating some sculptures while visitors make their way along the artists' booths during the 47th annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Show Aug. 16 in Burlington Park. The two-day, juried event featured the works of more than 50 artists and was sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. (photos by Steve Johnston for The Hinsdalean)...
verything they can to make sure when students arrive for the first day of school Sept. 8 that they and staff members are safe. That was the message Superintendent Hector Garcia and other administrators gave Community Consolidated Elemen-tary District 181 Board members at their meeting Monday. With students in the hybrid model split between morning and afternoon sessions, class sizes are at eight to 13 students, well within the available space for 14 to 21 desks in district classrooms. “We’re very, very happy that those ranges...
