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Just a cursory survey of a Hinsdale tax bill reveals where the largest chunk of those proceeds go: Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent of business and operations, said that’s because they are by far the district’s single largest source of funding. “If I look at our overall revenue stream, about 95 percent comes from local revenue sources. Of that, 90 percent is from property taxes,” Bradford said. “It’s vitally important.” The district is projected to take in $77.7 million...
How do you plan the Community Speaker Series? Several years ago Hinsdale's Megan Mikhail attended a local presentation by Jessica Lahey, author of the bestselling book "The Gift of Failure." It was part of the annual Community Speaker Series, and Mikhail left illuminated. "It taught me as a parent that it's very good for my children to have what she called 'soft fails' so that they can learn and grow and (I will) not be scared of them failing," Mikhail recalled. Mikhail and...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 administrators expect to be working out of their new $4.7 million headquarters at 133 E. Ogden Ave. next summer. The school board Monday approved a $3.75 million bid from Construction Inc. of Lombard. “We had 19 different contractors pick up packets, which is great interest in our project,” said Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent of business and operations. Thirteen of those companies submitted bids, ranging from Construction Inc.’s low bid to a high of almost $5.4 milli...
Robert Rea, 81, passed away Oct. 19, 2024. Rea grew up on the south side of Chicago in the St. John Fisher neighborhood, where he formed lifelong friendships. At the age of 60, he suffered his first set of strokes. Despite the challenges, he fought back time and time again with remarkable strength and determination. Through it all, he always had a smile on his face and never complained, showing the same kindness and positivity that endeared him to so many. There wasn't anyone...
Snowball has been with Hinsdale Humane Society since the summertime. Now that her puppies have been adopted, it's time that she finds a home of her own, too. Snowball is a very intelligent lady who loves to play with herding balls and learn new things. She gets along well with other dogs but doesn't like cats. Snowball is almost 2 years old, with a winter birthday that perfectly matches her looks. Give her an early birthday present and adopt her today. Snowball is spayed,...
If you're feeling a stressed or fatigued by our upcoming election - maybe, like me, you have candidates texting you round the clock - it's almost over! Whatever your politics may be, the Hinsdale Public Library offers a variety of ways we can all celebrate our country's storied past. Two events this November offer the perfect opportunity to do just that. Local author (and library trustee) Richard Munson will be at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the lau...
Upgraded light fixtures in the school auditorium. A buzzer system for Scholastic Bowl quiz competitions. A Red Devil mascot costume to boost school spirit. An underwater speaker for enhanced training for the boys and girls swim and dive teams. All were paid for by the Hinsdale Central Boosters Club. And those items represent just a fraction of the $300,000 the club has invested in the school over the past five years. "My favorite grant to give is a grant where it's a newer...
Philomena Falzone Messina, 94, died peacefully Oct. 21, 2024. Philomena was born in Chicago in 1930 to Giovanni Falzone and Josephine Ippolito Falzone. She married Emilio Messina in 1950. She is survived by her husband, Emilio Messina; her four children, Antoinette LaPonte, Josephine Crnjak, Frank (Tina) Messina of Hinsdale and Tina (Rick) Welch; her grandchildren, Alycia (Jonathon) LaPonte Frosolone, Emilia and Stefhen Crnjak, Maxum (Constance), Mitchel (Kiya) and Maley...
Gerry Fink, 78, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Oct. 15, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Va., where he had moved following retirement to be closer to his family on the East Coast. He was born in Chicago and was a graduate of Morton West High School and The University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana, where he met his best friend and future wife of 54 years, Kathy, nee Cox. Gerry and Kathy resided for 39 years in Hinsdale, where he served as village treasurer and president of the...
Erik T. Carlson, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Oct. 19, 2024. Erik, 48, was born in 1976 and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1994. He was a multi-talented but shy man whose professional roles included Comcast producer/editor, DJ at Chicago clubs and Google product lead. His production team held a screening of their short comedy at Chicago's Music Box Theater. He was a fan of all genres of film and video, especially artistic films and animation. His love of...
ILMEA HONORS STUDENT MUSICIANS Several students from Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale middle schools were recognized by the Illinois Music Education Association and will be part of the association’s ensembles this year. CHMS Concert Band James Koziel, bassoon Evan Woods, trumpet Jazz Band Smith Barnum, trumpet Sachin Bhattacharyya, alto sax Ayden Chaudhry, trombone Radha Kaushal-Goel, guitar James Koziel, piano Tyler Shuster, trombone Josh Tenjiku, piano Evan Woods, trumpet Chorus Joshua Castro, baritone Isabella Chiedragchaa, a...
I write to voice my support for fellow Hinsdalean Baron Leacock. Baron is running for DuPage County Board, District 3, in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election. Baron lives in Hinsdale with his wife and three seriously adorable kids. You may have seen them out for walks around town. Baron grew up in Darien and, after leaving to attend Harvard University for undergrad and Columbia University for law school, returned to DuPage County to raise his family and give back to the community. Baron is committed to ensuring we have safe...
As fall arrives, high school seniors face the daunting task of college applications. Terms like "early action" and "early decision" can feel overwhelming, making this process seem like a pivotal life moment. But take a deep breath - you're not alone. Just a few years ago, I was in your shoes, juggling ACT/SAT prep, personal statements and schoolwork. It's exhausting, but trust me, it's worth it. Here are a few things to remember. • Every journey is unique Everyone's college a...
“The social scientists have concluded that the country is more polarized than at any time since the Civil War.” Sounds like a pretty good description of the world today, right? But it’s actually a quote from the first episode of “The Newsroom,” which aired in 2012. I hear lots of folks talk about how much worse things have gotten recently, and they possibly have, but this episode reminded me this is not a new phenomenon. And it makes me wonder what to do about it. Braver An...
A little more than 90 days ago, Mike Lach officially took the helm as superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86. His arrival was a long time coming. After former Superintendent Tammy Prentiss was put on paid administrative leave in 2023, the district was left without a full-time leader. Other members of the administrative team did their best until interim superintendents could be found. None of these situations was ideal. When Lach was first hired and in his early appearances as superintendent, he said the right thin...
Summer break can be a time to relax, to travel or even to catch up on things that didn't get done the semester before. Or, it can be a time to immerse yourself in something completely new. In summer 2024, Hinsdale Central High School senior Kaan Turkyilmaz chose the latter. Inspired by his mother's stories of the research she performed during her medical residency, Turkyilmaz set out to find a laboratory in which to spend his summer. "I basically cold emailed them,"...
Hinsdale police are urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween, as children and families walk through neighborhoods after dark for candy and spooky fun. Remember: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.” “Alcohol and cannabis impair your ability to drive safely,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “That’s why it’s crucial to plan how you’ll get home before you head out – whether you’ll be drinking or using any other substance. And don’t forget to wear yo...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Oct. 23. Motorist arrested on warrant James W. Buchholz, 71, 1689 Elm St., Des Plaines, was arrested on a warrant out of Calhoun County at 10:10 a.m. Oct. 17 at 55th and Grant streets after his vehicle became disabled. He posted bond and was released to appear in court. Park bathroom vandalized Graffiti was discovered Oct. 21 spray painted on the bathroom wall at Robbins Park, 303 W. Seventh St. Identity theft incidents • A credit card account was opened and fraudulent c...
Greg Hart, a former DuPage County Board member and longtime Hinsdale resident, will seek election for village president in the April 1 election. “After much consideration and encouragement from the community, I am formally announcing my candidacy for president of the village of Hinsdale,” he stated in a press releaese. “My primary mission as your village president will be to improve public safety, champion our local businesses and expand shopping and dining options in the central business district, improve our infra...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Among other business Monday, board members: • selected BWP & Associates to conduct the search for a new superintendent after Hector Garcia retires at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board heard presentations from three firms two weeks ago and selected BWP in large part because of its familiarity with the district. A contract, including the cost of the search, has yet to be finalized. • reviewed the preliminary tax levy memo, which estimates the December levy, or ann...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: RFQ for board attorney, five-year financial forecast, 2025-26 program of studies, tax levy estimate resolution...
From the archives - Two Hinsdale boys proudly display their catch of the day along the banks of Salt Creek, with fishing poles in hand and two large fish. This photograph was taken by Dr. John Hench around 1905. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections....
Burlington Park came alive with the sounds, smells and sights of the season Oct. 12. Clare Butler and her children, Robert and Elizabeth, pose for a photo at the pumpkin cut out. Gianna Manzella was more interested in her friend Lincoln Nicklaus' firefighter helmet. The Vlahos family took their turn at The Hinsdalean's photo booth and brought our favorite newspaper for the picture. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Gianna Sabatino didn’t miss a beat — or a lyric for that matter — to Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” at the school’s “Dancing on The Lane” annual student fundraiser and block party Oct. 4. The music was blasting, the food trucks were serving and the kids and some parents were dancing at the event held in the school’s back yard. For more pictures, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
