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Kristi Smith, owner of Sweet William in downtown Hinsdale, spent a lot of time on her phone last Tuesday as the rain continued to fall. "I kept checking the weather. Every hour that I looked at the weather, it still said sunshine the following day," she said. The forecast didn't lie - and the weather was beautiful for the outdoor fashion show Smith and her staff hosted for customers Sept. 25 on Village Place. "We pulled it all together and it turned out remarkably well. I neve...
Hinsdale Central's Habitat for Humanity club held its annual event Sunday on Dickinson Field. Proceds from the 5K run/walk, food trucks, a bounce house and games will be used for the group's annual summer trip to help build a home for deserving family in Lewisburg, W.V. Jonathan Fiero urged participants to keep up the running and walking. Mckenna Molis and Layla Xiao take a turn around the track. Arthur Morari spent some time playing frisbe. (Kennedy Hannah...
From the archives - Pets have always been part of the family in this town. Pictured here in 1912 is Mildred Lamb, daughter of one of Hinsdale's early photographers, holding the family cat outside her home in Hinsdale. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections. (photo courtesy of the Hinsdale Historical Society)...
Hinsdale Central's Abigail Gambla follows through on her serve against York during a West Suburban Conference match Sept. 26 in Hinsdale. Central beat the Dukes 8-0. (photo by Steve Johnston for The Hinsdalean)...
Dru Devata Clarendon Hills What was your goal going into your senior golf season? There's nothing like winning as a team, and that's the main goal. Winning individually is great, but winning as a team is a different level. It's a different dynamic. It makes the winning that much sweeter and It makes the losing a little more painful What has playing for the Red Devils meant to you? Playing golf at Central has given me a different community, and when I was an underclassman it ga...
Cross country, girls Sept. 28 @ Midwest Invite V places 7th with 270 points Hodneland, 30th, 19:32.6 Satre, 33th, 19:36 Skay, 63rd, 20:20.8 Gruber, 71st, 20:32.2 Krogstie, 73rd, 20:32.7 Flag football Sept. 30 @ Fenton V wins 20-18 Sept. 27 vs. OP-RF V loses 0-18 Golf, boys Sept. 28 @ Lake Park Invite V places 13th (tie) with 336 strokes Frisoni, 33rd (tie), 83 Nordby, 33rd (tie), 83 Ghaben, 41st, 84 Schloegel, 54th, 86 Golf, girls Oct. 1 @ IHSA regional V places 1st with 301 strokes Abdullah, 1st, 69 Bhatt, 2nd, 72 Danda,...
It's been said that a "house divided cannot stand." Be that as it may, when it comes to soup, I am willing to fight a noble battle. I happen to relish the virtues of a warm and comforting bowl of soup. Is there anything more satisfying on a chilly night? Louis De Gouy, celebrated chef of the Waldorf Astoria and Gourmet magazine, wrote a book devoted to soup in which he praised it as "cuisine's kindest course." "It breathes reassurance, it offers consolation; after a weary day...
Serving as president for the just1mike Junior Board for our schools in an extreme honor. We’ve been volunteering for the just1mike Foundation since middle school. Just1mike was founded after Michael Brindley tragically died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2016 at the age of 16, right after finishing his sophomore year at Central. He was away at basketball camp when his parents received a call no parent should ever receive. Michael is missed every single day by those who love and know him. To honor Michael, his parents f...
We are proud to support our own Hinsdale resident Baron Leacock who is running for DuPage County Board District 3. Raised in DuPage County by first-generation immigrants, Baron has a profound appreciation for our wonderful community. He grew up in Darien and attended Hinsdale South, then went on to graduate from Harvard and then a law degree from Columbia University. He has worked in several industries including real estate development, tax consulting and tech start-ups. Baron has returned to our community with his wife to...
You want to make a change. You've been telling yourself for years that you need to hit the gym, eat healthier or even start that side hustle you've been dreaming about. One day, you're feeling motivated and start making a dent in the things you want to do. Maybe you clean out your closet, tossing out clothes from the early aughts, fantasizing that your soon-to-be organized space will be featured on HGTV. Then, a week later (or possibly hours), that motivation fades. Suddenly,...
9U GOLD TEAM 40-0 victors at home The Falcons 9U Gold team cruised to victory at home Saturday vs. Oak Park. Brooks Jaqua got things going on the Falcons’ first offensive series when quarterback Connor Pauley connected with him on a 22-yard touchdown strike. Pauley also connected with Noah Jones for a 35-yard touchdown and Bryce Lee for a 30-yard touchdown on the Falcons’ following two possessions. Cole Sherwood also contributed to the scoring effort with a 77-yard interception that he returned to the house as well as a 74-...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville www.napersettlement.org (630) 420-6010 German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent with live music at this event, which includes pumpkin carving demonstrations, children’s activities and more. See the website above for full schedule. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4, 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $20, $15 for ages 4-12. Mayslake by Moonlight Tour Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 31st St., Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 w...
Ann Rose Schenck, 86, of Burr Ridge, a former longtime resident of Clarendon Hills died Oct. 1, 2024. Ann was born in Chicago in 1938 to Richard and Katherine Rose. Ann lived most of her life in Clarendon Hills, first with her parents and siblings, then with her husband and children. She graduated from Hinsdale Township High School in 1956, then earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Northwestern University in 1961. She and Peter met at Northwestern and married in 1961. Se...
Sally Lynn Sylvester, 77, of Hinsdale, a woman of remarkable strength and wisdom, passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 2024, in Downers Grove. She was a rock for her family, providing support, guidance and love throughout her life. Her sharp intelligence and deep compassion made her a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her. A true nurturer, Sally had a special bond with animals and children, always offering a caring hand and a kind heart. Her impact on the community...
Martin James Geraghty of La Grange, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sept. 28, 2024. Martin, 88, was born in 1936 in Hornsby, Australia, a suburb of Sydney. He raised prize finches, won national awards for his copper smithing and was a master welder all by the age of 18. Martin attended St Patrick's College in Strathfield NSW, served in the Royal Australian Army after secondary school and received a master of management degree from the Australia Institute of Management. Martin...
Residents of northeast Hinsdale hope a delayed drainage evaluation of their neighborhood will finally lead to solutions for flooding issues that have emerged during the Tri-State Tollway expansion project. At Tuesday’s village board meeting, trustees approved a contract with engineering firm HR Green to complete The Lane drainage study to address concerns about stormwater collecting and entering their homes. Resident John Bloomfield, who has lived on the particularly hard-hit corner of Phillippa Street and Fuller Road for 2...
Meet Stone! This little guy is just under 20 pounds and has been looking for a forever home since February. He is a little on the shy side and really does well with another canine companion, so there should already be a dog in the home who is ready to be his friend. Once he warms up to the humans in the house, he is perfectly happy to be a lap dog and will hang out all day. Stone is 2 years old, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. He is housebroken and approved for...
O'BYRNE NAMED TOP VOLUNTEER Susan O'Byrne of Hinsdale received the Katharine Van Dusen Sylvester Service/Volunteer of the Year award from The Community House at the organization's Stewardship Society Reception Sept. 12. O'Byrne has been a Community House player since 2011 and became a Community Revue producer in 2017. She performed in "A Christmas Carol" for two years at The Community House, playing the role of Ms. Cratchit, and has taught Shakespeare Sessions through the...
Diana Ivas wasn't looking for an escape when she left her teaching career after 17 years. "I loved teaching," Diana said. But not long after dipping her toe into the real estate business in 1988, she discovered she loved that world even more. Now decades into her real estate career, Diana said those years in the classroom still impact her ability to do her job. "To be a teacher, you have to be very organized," said Diana, who also listed good listening skills and the ability...
After two ambulance visits to Hinsdale Central on Friday morning, the school's new student resource officer Sandra Acevedo was thankful the incidents were minor and for the subsequent calm. "I don't think there's ever typical day," Acevedo said. "Every day's a little bit different. I'm still trying to get my bearings the first few weeks in." For a good part of the day she can found in her office inside the school bookstore keeping an eye on closed circuit cameras and looking...
Hinsdale High School District 86 had to respond to a threat posted on social media just as first period was starting Sept. 13. “You may have heard that over the past couple of weeks, these kinds of social media threats have been cropping up in just about every state, all over the country,” Superintendent Mike Lach said during his report at the Sept. 26 school board meeting. “We have to take them seriously.” District officials quickly learned the threat was not viable and had notified students and parents in less than an hour,...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business at their Sept. 26 meeting, board members: • held a public hearing on the 2025 budget, which shows projected expenses of $142.9 million and projected revenues of $141.3 million. Yvonne Mayer was the only community member to speak at the hearing, asking the board to look again at the projected legal fees before approving the document. The board voted 7-0 to approve the spending plan. • reviewed a “request for qualifications” that will be sent to qualified legal f...
Hinsdale has welcomed several new businesses in recent months, which means it's time for another installment of our "Good Reasons" series. This is the second of a two-parter, with the first article running Sept. 26. Sharp dressed man Frederick Lynn Haberdasshere, which offers custom clothing and accessories for men, is open by appointment on the second floor of 33 E. First St. Founder and owner Aaron Comes said the right wardrobe, custom-made using premium fabrics, can help...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on zoning code text amendment for lighting standards, sign permit reviews on 21 W. Second St. (Modern Skin Dermatology) and 410 W....
