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Drafting a $117 million budget in these uncertain times is an art and a science. With the unknowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, anticipating expenses for the 2020-21 fiscal year in Hinsdale High School District 86 is even more of a challenge. “Obviously we have a significant number of unknowns this year as we operate either in a remote or hybrid environment,” Josh Stephenson, chief financial officer, said at the Sept. 10 board meeting. “I wouldn’t say that is where I expect us to end the year.” The board approved...
While most Hinsdale Central students will be back on campus for one day during the week of Oct. 5, the final group of in-person learners won’t return until Nov. 2 according to the Hinsdale High School District 86 reopening plan. The plan, released at the Sept. 24 school board meeting, calls for 25 percent of students to be on campus at a time. Each of the four equal groups — which will be assigned by an algorithm and will have siblings grouped together — will attend a single half day the first week of October. Then each...
William "Bill" Gordon, M.D. 87, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 13, 2020, in Oak Brook, after a purposeful and adventurous life. He was born in 1933 in Chicago to William P. Gordon Sr. and Adeline Singer Gordon. He grew up in Beverly alongside his brother, Philip (Jean) Gordon and his sisters, Mary Beth (late John) Dove, Kathy (Steve) Kula and the late Barbara (Philip) Altvater. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School, St. Louis University and Loyola...
Paul G. Fredrickson, M.D., 95, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Sept. 21, 2020. Paul resided at the Oak Trace Retirement Center and also had lived in Oak Brook, Manitowish Waters, Wis., and Green Valley, Ariz. Born in Chicago in 1925, he graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1942. He went on to receive his bachelor's from the University of Michigan and his M.D. from the University of Chicago. Paul was in the Navy during World War II and then went on to serve as an Army...
Dr. George Farah, loving father of three, passed away Sept. 17, 2020, in La Jolla, Calif., at the age of 88. Papa George touched many with his joyful personality and positive outlook on life. His smile lit up a room and his storytelling of traveling adventures captured the attention of many. His motto was “It’s a Wonderful World,” and he lived that way everyday. Papa George was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the second of eight children, to Dr. Salim Farah and Alexandra Farah. He attended Jesuit high school at St. Joseph in Beiru...
All in — Almost two dozen members of Hinsdale Central’s football team, along with dozens of other volunteers, helped out at the annual St. Isaac Jogues Seeds of Service project Saturday. Red Devils J.T. Pyle and Jay Randly unload a Cassidy Tire truck that was filled with several pallets of granola bars and toaster pastries. The seventh annual event collected almost 2,000 bags of food donations from across the village. The food was distributed to the Little Sisters of the Poo...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Sept. 29. DUI arrest Mark R. Simnick, 60, 4625 Pershing Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 and improper lane use at 9:14 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue. He was charged and released to appear in court. License violation arrest Ramon Roman, 46, 4735 S. Kostner Ave., Chicago, was arrested for driving with a suspended license at 11:52 a.m. Sept. 28 in the 700 block...
The number of Hinsdale residents who have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 hit 392 on Sept. 30, compared to 380 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 350 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 42 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 168 confirmed cases and 34 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....
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market will run until Oct. 26 this year. The market, which is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays on Chicago Avenue near Burlington Park, was scheduled to end two weeks earlier. The chamber asked the village for the extension to help support the vendors during these tough times. The market, which features vendors of fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, cheeses, meats and poultry, jam and more, is in its 44th year. For more information, visit http://www.hinsdalechamber...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: start of school year highlights, abatement strategy update, policy review Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: Ryan Companies proposed senior living development, Land Rover access driver...
There are many reasons we love living in Hinsdale. Among them is The Hinsdalean, which arrives FREE each week on our driveway. As a former state senator and aide to two governors, I have read many local or nondaily newspapers. None are published with the professionalism, pride and journalistic love of our hometown paper. Kudos to Jim, Pam, Ken, Becky and all who contribute to this vital community resource we call The Hinsdalean on winning the highly competitive Illinois Press Association’s top honors. — Kirk Dillard, Hin...
As junior board members of the just1mike Foundation, we wanted to inform residents about our Facebook fundraiser in October. Just1mike was created to honor Michael Brindley, a Hinsdale Central student, who suffered sudden cardiac death in 2016, playing basketball at just 16 years old. The mission of just1mike is to raise awareness and survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest in teens and young adults through training, screening and education. Many are unaware sudden cardiac arrest is the No. 1 killer of student athletes. It...
Rep. Sean Casten is such a breath of fresh air, so to speak, in leading the charge to fight climate change. As tempting as it might be to believe Jeanne Ives that the climate has been changing for millions of years and that there is time for policy makers to act “in a reasonable manner.” NASA, on their website, states that “humans have caused major climate changes to happen already and we have set in motion more changes still.” But it’s not all doom and gloom. Sean Casten is the former CEO of a clean energy company and has p...
Bob Dylan once sang about prior generations turning a cynical eye to youth activism. Fifty-six years later, when recent Hinsdale Central grad Maiwen Amegadjie organized June's peaceful protest against racial oppression, some Hinsdale business owners criticized young protesters claiming the timing was not right and that "nothing good will come out of it." A quote from Maiwen touched upon that criticism: "... I feel like a lot of people are sheltered and cloistered here. They...
Anton Riegger loves just about everything about being outdoors. Everything, that is, except for the plastic waste that litters the forests, lakes and oceans that he so loves to explore. A few months ago, Riegger decided to get behind a movement to decrease the amount of plastic waste in the environment by taking a pledge to reduce his own use of plastic and encouraging others to do the same. After taking the No Plastic Drinks pledge himself, Anton signed on as a youth...
Re-imagining has become standard operating procedure for Assistance League of Chicagoland West members. They've had to rethink everything from how to distribute coats to schoolchildren to how to hold their annual Books and Brunch fundraiser. They've also been working to meet the increased need that exists with many out of work and a backlog of individuals who were unable to receive services when the pandemic first hit in March. Meg Cooper, vice president for...
Mohammad Ahmadi of Hinsdale speaks to a crowd of about 30 activists and Jocelyn Freeman of Naperville sings a song at the Global Day of Climate Action rally at Burlington Park Friday. Mia Sekiguchi of Hinsdale puts her hands together as a symbol to recognize the significance of the day. Hinsdale for BLM and other groups coordinated the event, saying the climate crisis disproportionately affects Black and indigenous people and other people of color. (photos by Steve Johnston...
Ashes to ashes - According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," H.L. Storey, who was a successful piano dealer, lost his home in the 1871 Chicago fire. He moved to Hinsdale and built this house on the hill in Highlands Park just south of the Highlands Station in 1972. It was called Oaklawn. When it caught fire and burned in 1914, it was not replaced....
Influenza viruses become widespread each year beginning as early as mid-fall and running as late as mid-spring. This coming year's influenza season will also compete with COVID-19. The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-2-CoV, can cause symptoms that are similar to influenza: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. So how can someone tell...
The headline caught my eye immediately. "Is pumpkin spice good for you?" Who cares? It's delicious. My level of caring also was low because I received this digital newsletter on Sept. 8, a full 22 days before the Official Start of Pumpkin Spice Season on Oct. 1 (at least as far as I'm concerned). I know many believe PS season starts much earlier. Perhaps they are the same people who endorse the start of "meteorological fall" on Sept. 1 rather than waiting for the actual autumn...
We get it, Kevin. We agree it’s inconsiderate — bordering on rude — for citizens to come to Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meetings, complain about something during public comment and leave. And we know, board President Camden, that you have the authority to set the agenda. But moving “audience communication” to the very end of school board meetings (item 21.1 on Sept. 24) is a disproportionate response to this discourteous behavior. At best, it reads like punishment for a misbehaving child. At worst it could be...
A plan to remove the dam in Salt Creek near the historic Graue Mill has been making waves in the community, with proponents touting the cleaner water that would result and opponents arguing the historic dam contributes significantly to the picturesque site in Oak Brook just beyond Hinsdale. In response to an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency finding that Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods did not meet state water quality standards for dissolved oxygen or for fish and...
Aldo is a sweet and handsome boy who is looking for his forever home, with kids age 10 and older. He's an active 1-year-old who knows lots of tricks and will show you them for treats. 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 at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary adoption...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from Aug. 24 to Sept. 18. 1. 110 The Lane, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. to Mark and Hannah Koczka, Aug. 24, $400,000 2. 1105 Chanticleer Lane, MaryAnn Mueller to Ronald and Anthony Trzos, Aug. 24, $222,000 3. 106 Chanticleer Lane, Rawya Talhamy Pang Trust to Stephanie J. Yuskis Trust, Aug. 24, $348,000 4. 413 N. Quincy St., Marina Gomopoulos Trust to Keith and Carol Tafoya Revocable Inter Vivos trusts, Aug. 24, $1,035,000 5. 5627...
FALLAPALOOZA Pumpkin Decorating Oct. 3 Zook Studio at KLM 5901 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehistory.org/programs-and-events Pumpkins, decorating supplies and refreshments will be provided during this outdoor program. After decorating pumpkins, participants are invited to participate in a Zook/Halloween themed scavenger hunt. Please register by Oct. 2. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $10 per pumpkin. RR, MD Fall Color 5K Run and Walk Oct. 3 & 4 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074...
