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A great night to be a Red Devil fan - Hinsdale Falcon Football players and cheerleaders got a chance to greet the Red Devils as they took the field Friday night. The Falcons also helped out with the HC Dawgs Club and Hinsdale Central's Football "Salute to Service" by holding onto the giant American Flag during the National Anthem. Oliver Clary, a member of the JV Gold team, was one of the Falcons on the field. Please turn to Page 39 for Falcon Football coverage. (Jim Slonoff...
9U FALCONS EARN another win Two teams that had not beaten or scored on came to battle Sunday morning. The Oswego Panthers arrived at Dickinson Field looking to continue their early season success. The Hinsdale Falcon 9U players were equally as determined to build on their fast start to the season. Both defenses flexed their collective muscles to start the game. After a Michael Kipnis 30-yard punt return, “Kipper” decided to finish the drive with a 32-yard touchdown run, breaking two tackles before reaching the promised lan...
The beginning of school is generally a steep climb for parents. Keeping up with the emails, forms to sign, supplies needed and scheduling extracurriculars is a major task. Add on the COVID-19 guidelines and related updates, and it's enough to make the eyes cross for even the most organized parent. First, let's acknowledge that living through a global pandemic has been and still is traumatizing. Many factors remain fluid and continue to change. Pandemic living often has us...
What does the American Legion do for vets? Last weekend's 20th anniversary 9/11 commemorations reminded Americans both of the tremendous loss suffered and the stirring acts of heroism exhibited in the face of unimaginable terror, an occasion now observed as Patriots Day. Today, Sept. 16, is also a tribute to patriots. American Legion Day marks the 1919 birth of the oldest veterans organization in the U.S. Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 was among the first chapters, then...
Steven S. Eich of Hinsdale, formerly of Glenview, passed away Sept. 6, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was a graduate of Glenbrook South High School and DePauw University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Steve had a passion for history, teaching social studies at Fairview South School in Skokie and at his alma mater Glenbrook South. In addition, Steve coached baseball and basketball and was a role model and mentor to many. An avid Cub...
Kevin M. Quinlan, 54, of Oak Brook died Sept. 7, 2021. A one-time resident of Ireland while working as a marketing executive with Coca-Cola, Kevin was especially appreciative of his time there, where he helped launch Fanta, welcomed his first-born child and maintained a strong Irish heritage. After finally settling in Oak Brook and bringing his daughter into the world, Kevin became a devoted civil servant and was very proud of his tenure as Village President from 2003-07. He...
Jessica Lynn BeCraft, nee Gilbertson, 37, of Western Springs passed away Sept. 6, 2021, with her family by her side after a 43-month battle with ovarian cancer. Jessica was born in 1984 in Rockford. She attended Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She began her career with Kohl's in Milwaukee and later earned an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business before...
Miss Kitty is a tabby cat who is looking for her new family. She would do well with kids 13 and older. She's a silly and playful 2-year-old whose adoption fee is $75. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application at h...
The Garfield Avenue and Lincoln Street railroad crossings in downtown Hinsdale will be closed during the evening and overnight hours this weekend to facilitate the replacement of railroad ties. The Garfield and Lincoln crossings will close at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, and reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. The crossings will close again at 7 p.m. Sunday and reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20. The Park Avenue pedestrian crossing also will be closed during the work periods....
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Sept. 15. DUI arrests • Luis Jose Ciprian, 39, 2852 W. 128th Place, Blue Island, was arrested for felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (third violation), two counts of aggravated DUI — license suspended or revoked, driving with a revoked license, transportation or possession of open alcohol by driver, improper lane use, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving too fast for conditions or failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 12:40 a.m. Sept. 12...
The village of Hinsdale and the Just1Mike Foundation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the first 24/7 SaveStation public access defibrillator at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Burns Field, 320 N. Vine St. The station is being dedicated in honor of Michael Brindley, who died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 16. The family are former residents of Hinsdale and Mike was a frequent user of Burns Field. His mom, Kristy, will fly in from California to attend the ceremony. A CPR demonstration by the Hinsdale Fire...
When Hinsdale native Andrea Kopp decided to pursue nursing as a livelihood, she never expected to launch her career in the middle of pandemic. Now, almost two months into her nurse residency program in the intensive care unit of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., the Hinsdale Central 2017 alum said her work, while intense, is what she has long felt called to do. "I've always wanted to help people in some sort of health aspect," Kopp said late last...
Thirty-four new Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 32 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,986, compared to 1,952 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had six confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokesman said. Hinsdale High School District 86, reported six positive cases, 42 in isolation and 10...
The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board held a public hearing on and formally adopted its fiscal year 2022 budget June 21. A story in the Sept. 9 issue incorrectly indicated those actions would take place this week....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Hinsdale South High School, 55th and Grant streets https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: FY22 budget hearing and approval, supporting students in quarantine and isolation, food service program for 2021-22, contract for on-site COVID-19 testing Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: appoint and swear in new trustee, COVID-related operational...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other business Monday, board members: • listened to concerns from a handful of parents about the bus service on Route 6, which has experienced problems since the first week of school, and the district’s communication with families who live on the route • approved a salary and benefits report as required by the state. The report lists the position, base salary, vacation and sick days, bonuses and other benefits for teachers and administrators. • listened to a report on five su...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] The return of Broadway shows in New York has created a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry. Not to be left behind, three local theaters also are re-opening this season. Audiences at the Theatre of Western Springs had not seen a Mainstage production since Greg Kolack directed "The Great Gatsby" a year and a half ago. That changed last weekend with the opening of "The Outsider," which continues this weekend. "We had an audience...
MEMBERS JOIN D181 COMMITTEES Several community members were selected to fill open seats on three board committees in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. Virginia Malinas, Ryan Trombly, Lois Mejdrich and Ronne Malham will serve on the Academic Success Committee, which is led by board members Bill Cotter and Grace Shin. Nathan Lucht, Rich Giltner, Asim Aleem, Chris White and Jerry Mejdrich will serve on the finance committee, which is led by Sinead Duffy and Michael Martin....
As I'm sure was the case for many, this summer marked my family's maiden voyage from Hinsdale in 18 months. It was our first plane ride, first meal in a restaurant and first time seeing relatives in person. I was ready to travel - but completely unprepared to question my own identity. The trip was equal parts frustrating and enjoyable: We experienced the rainiest July in Massachusetts in 80ish years (yay, lots of unexpected time indoors) but also tons of face time minus...
I wanted to recognize a beautiful and spirited woman in our community and local interior designer, my mother, Mary Anne Herring. In 1986 my mom opened a home design store called Robin’s Egg Blue in Hinsdale, which had a storefront for 24 years. Perhaps you shopped there and remember the sparkle and enchantment walking in the door and the warmth in being greeted. If you ever received a gift, it was unforgettable in the delicate wrapping and what was inside. I learned an important life lesson of attention to detail in my m...
The autumnal equinox at 2:20 p.m. Sept. 22 heralds the arrival of what some — including many at this newspaper — believe to be the best season of the year: fall. Yes, we know some have labeled Sept. 1 as the start of “meteorological” fall, but we are traditionalists and lovers of words like “equinox.” Plus, with temperatures in the 80s and 90s most days the past two weeks, we think that designation was a bit premature. Anyway, actual fall will arrive next week. And we can’t think of a better place than Hinsdale to enjoy this...
Today I have the privilege of introducing you to our new contributing columnists. We have quite a big group this year, so I will keep my opening comments brief. Before I jump in, however, I want to express our gratitude to the writers whose terms have ended: Jack Fredrickson, Gabriela Garcia, Susan O'Byrne, Amy McCauley, Beth Smits, Alegra Waverly and Carol Wittemann. They have made me laugh, made me think and occasionally brought a tear to my eye with their columns over the...
Early football - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," this photo shows the Hinsdale football town team. The game was against Downers Grove in 1913. Only one player on the Downers team is wearing the optional leather helmet, she notes. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]. (Hinsdale Historical Society...
The HC Dawgs Club and Hinsdale Central Football Club held their annual Salute to Service Friday night at Dickinson Field. The clubs invited first responders, active military and veterans to the Hinsdale Central football game. The guests enjoyed seating along the end zone, food, drinks and an introduction at halftime - along with a 35-16 victory over LT. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 spent more than $2 million over the summer making improvements to its facilities. “The work has been very swift and has had a huge impact on the schools,” board member Sarah Jakobsen said. “The flooring at CHMS has been great. The library at Prospect, night and day. “It’s all very impressive,” she added. The flooring replacement at Clarendon Hills Middle School was the most expensive of the projects, coming in at about $665,000. The project originally was planned for last year,...
