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What questions do cancer patient ask? When Christopher George became an oncologist nearly two decades ago, the dialogue with his cancer patients concerning treatment were often one-sided. "People didn't question me very much," George said. That dynamic has changed, he stressed, and for the better. "I think patients are taking more ownership of their care," George said. "I like it to be kind of a partnership. I feel like patients are fact-checking you, and it's a good thing."...
I was listening to the radio in the car the other day and all of the sudden realized I was singing along. “Believe it or not, I’m walking on air. I never thought I could feel so free.” How did I know this song? “Flying away on a wing and a prayer. Who could it be? Believe it or not it’s just me.” And then it hit me. “The Greatest American Hero.” I had an immediate visual of the guy who starred in the show, with his curly blond hair and his red superhero costume. The sh...
Coaches, players and families involved in Hinsdale Falcon Football are among those mourning the loss of Mark Koschik of Clarendon Hills. Koschik, 47, the father of three, died Sunday at Hinsdale Central High School while coaching his son’s Varsity Gold team. “The Falcons family and our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Mark,” said Jay Novatney, Hinsdale Falcons president. “He was an outstanding veteran Falcons football coach for his two boys. “But more than that, he was a wonderful human being, a devoted husband a...
Almost a year after Hinsdale trustees first discussed commercial filming requests and regulations, they have approved changes to make the process easier on staff and residents. One of the biggest changes in the amended ordinance is the implementation of a refundable application fee of $500 for small productions and $1,000 for large productions. “Essentially we have added some fees that are commensurate with the staff effort required in order to process these,” said Trustee Jerry Hughes, chairman of administration and communit...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Sept. 26 approved it first operating budget since the $139 million referendum passed in April. And officials say the receipt and subsequent spending of those bond proceeds will alter the look of financial statements the next several years. The board voted Sept. 26 to approve a fiscal year 2020 budget with $108,630,818 in revenue and $108,578,843 in expenses, resulting a projected surplus of $51,974. Staff salaries and benefits...
Bucket brigade - The Old Oaken Bucket rivalry between Hinsdale Central and Downers Grove North dates back to 1935. After a delayed game Friday night that eventually saw kickoff at noon Saturday, Central again retained bragging rights with a 35-26 Homecoming victory over Downers. Central is on a 13-year winning streak and currently holds a 52-33 record. Please see End Zone on Page 44 for game results....
The plans for a Friday night football game might have fallen victim to the weather, but that didn't keep the crowds away Saturday for the Homecoming parade. Homecoming week at Central was filled with many events and sporting contests, culminating with Friday's pep rally, where the cheerleaders performed. John Hutchison was perfectly suited for the drizzle while waiting for the start of the parade....
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The week opened with a taste of Indian Summer, but today it feels like fall. And with the cooler temperatures comes the desire for heartier, more filling cuisine. At Page's, the chalkboard indicates the imminent return of one of the restaurant's most popular items. "We're known for our pot roast," owner Cissy Rallo said. "Everybody is patiently waiting." The tender meat will make several appearances on the menu - served on a dinner plate with mashed potatoes and a veggie,...
Warren N. Barr, Jr., 91, of Chicago and a former long-time resident of Hinsdale, died Sept. 3, 2019. Warren was born in 1927 in Chicago. He was deployed to Korea at Kimpo Airfield from 1949-50. He was a graduate of MIT and received an MBA at the University of Chicago Executive Program. Warren was a businessman and wanted most to be remembered as the "Quiet Gentleman." He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Jean Barr, on June 29, 2018. He is survived by his children,...
Philip Joseph Dalen, 78, of Clarendon Hills, died Sept. 27, 2019. Phil retired as deputy chief of the Cook County Sheriff's Police after a 32-year distinguished career in law enforcement. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anna Marie Dalen, nee Willis; his children, John Dalen, Karrie (John) Leathers, Paul (Marcia) Dalen and Philip (Stacey) Dalen; his grandchildren, Emma, Caroline, Chloe, Jacob, George, Joshua, Campbell and Sophia; his sister, Marianne (Dan) VanDommelen;...
Mark Patrick Koschik, 47, of Clarendon Hills, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 29, 2019, while doing what he loved - coaching his son's football game. Wife Nancy Black Koschik and his three children, Ryan, Brady and Lauren, have many cherished memories of their fun, loving and kind father. Mark will be missed by many, especially his football team, as well as his many friends in the community that he considered family. He is survived by his mother, Patricia McEnroe Koschik (late...
Bill Carlson, 81, died Aug. 14, 2019. Bill was a Navy man and a veteran. He was an avid golfer and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed pheasant and duck hunting, especially when he went with his son and grandson. Bill cherished his friends whether they were from childhood or newly acquired. Bill, a native of Hinsdale, is a 1956 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Illinois. For many years prior to his move to Florida he was a member of Edgewood Valley Country Club, where he found many f...
Paul Gregory Carlson, 73, of Darien, a former Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Carl and June O. Carlson; and his brother, Carl E. (the late Leda) Carlson. He is survived by his siblings, Kip Scot (Melissa) Carlson and Jill (James) Long; his nieces and nephews, Daniel Long, Alexandria Long and Kip Phillip Carlson; and his aunt and uncle, Don and Virginia Reisner. A funeral service was held Oct. 2 at Christ Church of Oak Brook. Interment was at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Sept. 24 and Oct. 2. Aggravated DUI arrest Jason Roman Flores, 33, 3607 Orchard Drive, No. 7, Hammond, Ind., was arrested on two charges of felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a revoked license at 4:45 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Shell Gas Station, 201 E. Ogden Ave. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office approved felony charges due to two previous DUIs. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail. Domestic battery arrests • A 26-ye...
SPRINGFIELD — Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer risk in the DuPage County area, said Monday it plans to “exit its ethylene oxide sterilization operations in Willowbrook.” Since February, Sterigenics was prohibited from using the gas by a seal order from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which effectively forced its closure. A consent agreement between the state, DuPage County and Sterigenics approved earlier this month gave the company clearance to install the neces...
Teachers from Africa involved with the District 181 LEAP program brought stories of their lives to students at the Clarendon Hills Middle School last month. This month the teachers are at Hinsdale Middle School. Neo Gaopalangwe and Nkosigiphile Patricia Mpofu were among the educators who brought stories of African students to 181 students. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Any reader will tell you that books can make the world a bigger place. For those who find it difficult to leave their homes, a book or a movie can provide a much-needed glimpse at a world beyond their own four walls. Pat Allen is one of three local women who bring the world to homebound Hinsdaleans in the form of books, movies and magazines each week. Organized by Hinsdale Public Library patron services assistant manager Martha Kennedy, the library's Doorstep Delivery service...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 District office 115 W. 55th St., Clarendon Hills On the draft agenda: FY21 capital projects, elementary math intervention, tentative 2020-21 school calendar, site-based funding, state of the district, HMS update Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: KLM...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville (630) 420-6010 https://www.napersettlement.org Traditional cuisine and authentic beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Enjoy an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball and laugh-out-loud competitions. Kids can enjoy special activities from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct, 4, noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $15, $10 for...
MADISON EARNS SECOND RIBBON Madison School in Hinsdale was recognized today by U.S. Department of Education as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School. It is the second time the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 school has been a recipient of the honor. It is the highest award given by the U.S. Department of Education. “I am so proud to call Madison home and constantly amazed and inspired by our students, staff and school community, Principal Kim Rutan said. “It is truly a team effort. The level of dedication tha...
A young man came to your door. He asked you to make a purchase. You could have said no and closed the door. End of story. But you didn’t. You chose to shame him instead. During your brief interaction you assessed his skin tone, hair style and his vernacular and decided he couldn’t possibly attend an elite university. If that wasn’t enough, you chose to continue your shaming with your commentary in The Hinsdalean (Pamela Lannom’s Sept. 26 column). You blame him for interrupting your day. You and your white privilege should...
Have you ever longed for a flavor? A favorite food you remember from childhood or a particular dish? A little over three years ago, my family made an unexpected cross-country move from Texas to Chicago. After years of training, my husband was offered a job as a cardiologist and medical professor at UIC. It was a great position but it meant moving nearly 1,000 miles away from our friends and family. Suddenly my familiar life changed. Our old home sold in days. I left my job as...
Hinsdale Tuesday joined a list of Chicago-area suburbs that have decided to prevent recreational marijuana dispensaries from operating within village boundaries. LaGrange Park, Naperville, Libertyville and Bloomingdale already have prohibited these businesses, which will become legal in the state as of Jan. 1, 2020. We imagine more will do the same. We’re pleased to see Hinsdale trustees are not lured by the promise of tax dollars that others have found so intoxicating. Revenue estimates range wildly, from $440 million to a...
Before farm to table was popular - This home at 114 S. Stough St., still standing today, was owned by Samuel Gregston. He was the owner of the Windsor Clifton Hotel in Chicago and served the freshest dairy products to his guests. Milk from the herd in Hinsdale was delivered at 4 a.m. each morning to the train to be shipped in to the hotel. (Photo from "Images of America - Hinsdale" by Sandy Williams)...
