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Jennifer Reenan was volunteering in the art room at Avery Coonley School on April 11, 2018. Her phone was off. Meanwhile, workers at her home at 329 E. Sixth St. were in the final stages of replacing the roof on the 119-year-old home. They were using a blowtorch to seal the synthetic shingles on the porte cochere when the material caught fire. "When I came out (of school), I turned my phone on and I had all these text messages," Reenan said. She and her youngest son, Declan,...
A leafy season - Christian Hrubes was helping his dad rake some leaves Sunday morning, but he had much more fun taking time off, rolling and jumping into the piles. The record-setting warm weather over the weekend provided the perfect background to working and - more importantly - playing outdoors across the village. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The fresh Rosebud turkeys available for order at Prime 'N' Tender in Hinsdale aren't the only items people want on their Thanksgiving table. The bone-in hams are quite popular, too. "Not everybody is a big fan of turkey, manager Christine Taylor said, noting the spiral-cut ham is from a smokehouse in Chicago. For those who do enjoy the feast's traditional centerpiece, whole turkeys are available in four sizes ranging from 12 to 28 pounds. "The 8-12 weren't available because...
Sandy Walton, 80, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly Oct. 28, 2020. Sandy was a friend to many, an adept raconteur, dedicated to community service, a passionate traveler, movie connoisseur and, most importantly, a family man who loved making his children and grandchildren laugh. Sandy grew up in Clarendon Hills and graduated from Hinsdale High School where he met the love of his life, Karen Kayser. A man of diverse talents, he starred in the senior class play and was an All-...
Donna Louise Throckmorton, 79, died Nov. 4, 2020, at Lexington Square of Lombard. Donna was born in 1941 to Paul and Betty Pearson and graduated from Fenger High School. She met Tom Lannom on a blind date, and the two were married six months later on Sept. 30, 1962. They had one daughter, who was born in 1967. Donna loved animals and often recalled her days working at an animal hospital before she was married. She also thoroughly enjoyed children and spent many years working...
Raymond J. Henning, 96, of Oak Brook, formerly of Hinsdale, died Nov. 1, 2020 peacefully at home with his son, Raymond Scott by his side. Ray served honorably in World War II. He went on to spend 40 years in advertising and marketing. Ray launched four companies before he retired at age 88 from Xcell International Corp., of which his son Dean is president. He is survived by his wife, Millie (Balaja) Henning.; his children, Kathy (Jeff) Limp, Raymond Scott (fiancée Samai) Henning and Dean Henning; his grandchildren, Steve...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Nov. 3 and 10. DUI arrests • Nemanja Danilovic, 29, 320 E. Irving Park Road, No. 3A, Wood Dale, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 and driving on the wrong side of the road at 4:51 a.m. Nov. 7 at 55th and Monroe streets. He was charged and released to appear in court. • Jose A. Flores,, 31, 4109 Amelia Ave, Lyons, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, use of an unsafe tire and ope...
Seventy-four Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 66 new cases and the Cook County Health Department reported eight new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 561, up from 487 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital was treating 24 confirmed COVID-19 patients and nine patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported four new cases on Nov. 9. All are students...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Nov. 3, trustees: • adopted a 2020 property tax levy of $10,882,381 • awarded the design and construction observation engineering phases of the 2021 Eighth Street reconstruction project to Rempe-Sharpe in an amount not to exceed $127,748. Eighth Street will be reconstructed in asphalt from Garfield Avenue to County Line Road as part of the Master Infrastructure Plan. The water main between Oak Street and County Line Road also will be replaced. • approved the $36,573 purchase of on...
Hinsdale Economic Development Commission 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: six-month rolling calendar, current campaign update, business information for first and second quarters Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets, https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: 2021 budget, 2021 levy request, Terrance...
Students took part in a musical theater class at The Community House hosted by Stage Door Fine Arts recently. Participants - who learned songs and dances where wearing their masks - still managed to fine tune their skills and have a good time. Porter Cobb and Avery Brennan work on a number along with Grace Plankinton. Peter, Avery and Grace, along with Allison Cashman and Madeline Maggio, work on a scene. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Community Consolidated District 181 Board Monday night approved a tentative 2020 tax levy. But the ultimate amount sought could hinge on figures not yet known. Board members unanimously approved a levy request for operating funds in the amount of $66.4 million. That’s roughly 3 percent more than the 2019 tax extension of $64.4 million and reflects the 2.3 percent consumer price index and $22.2 million in estimated new construction, according to Richard Engstrom, assistant superintendent of business and operations. Engstro...
Jacob is a handsome Siberian husky who is looking for his forever home, with kids 8 years and older. He's a sweet, 5 1/2-year-old boy whose adoption fee is $250. 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 hours are noon to 6...
George Floyd, the man whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers sparked demonstrations across the country, didn't identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He wasn't victimized for his sexuality and his rights weren't compromised because of his gender. Yet as a person of color, Floyd had a great deal in common with the members of Hinsdale Central High School's Gender Sexuality Alliance, said Bridget McBride, co-president of the club. "The purpose of the club...
With one of the busiest travel times of the year just around the corner, the Hinsdale Police Department is reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober to ensure that everyone gets to the Thanksgiving table safely. “On regular days and holidays alike, law enforcement too often see the results of driving impaired and not wearing a seat belt,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “They are both tragic and preventable. “Whether you’re driving cross-country or across the street, please remember to wear your seat belt and make...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to find giant turkeys all over town in the Hinsdale Turkey Trail. The event is a free and fun way for families to stay engaged and positive this season. Plus everyone can burn calories to make room for Thanksgiving dinner. Simply take a walk through the neighborhood or the village’s business districts and be on the lookout for the oversize gobblers. Also search #HinsdaleTurkeyTrail or @HinsdaleParks on social media to locate others (hint: more than 10 big birds a...
Hinsdale High School District 86 officials are advancing their effort to furnish students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools the same course opportunities. At the school board’s Oct. 29 meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Academics Chris Covino presented proposed changes to the schools’ programs of studies for the 2021-22 year to achieve that alignment. They include the introduction of the Chemistry of Earth Systems course as an option for all students that was approved earlier this year and the eli...
Becoming a first-round pick in last month's National League Hockey draft was gratifying for Hinsdale's Jacob Perreault. "It's hard to believe. You dream of it as a kid, and to finally accomplish that goal of getting drafted is great," said Perreault, a right winger who has played the last two seasons for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League in Canada. The 18-year-old said he's just warming up. "My dream is to be a top-six player in the NHL and guy that makes a...
When Karen Vrdolyak attended last fall's 100 Women Who Give a Damn fundraiser in Western Springs, she was unsure that her organization, the Harvey-based Restoration Ministries' Tabitha House, would be selected. Two other nonprofits were also presenting that night to the group of 100 women philanthropists and she knew that the topic of addiction wasn't warm and fuzzy. She did know that the Tabitha House graduate selected to present on the organization's behalf - a recovering...
What's involved in home caregiving? To get their fledgling Independence-4-Seniors Home Care firm off the ground in 2002, Joan and Mike O'Brien looked well beyond home base Hinsdale for clients, including Island Lake. "I'm from the south suburbs and I had never heard of Island Lake," Joan said of the far north suburban village. Suffice it to say, demand in the local area has since expanded to make those kinds of commutes unnecessary. November is National Caregiver Month,...
On behalf of the Hinsdale Historical Society, our deepest sympathy to the Walton family on the passing of Stanley “Sandy” Walton, a two-time Hinsdale Historical Society president and important contributor to the organization and our community. Sandy’s leadership was paramount in preserving two important historically significant buildings in our village — Immanuel Hall and the R. Harold Zook Home and Studio. Those who worked with Sandy enjoyed his dedication, love for Hinsdale’s history and his incredible sense of humor. Sa...
Growing up, I always believed that attaining higher education and possessing an above-average IQ were strong indicators of success. I believed that a class schedule full of AP classes would lead to a top-rated university, which in turn would lead to a life of prosperity and achievement. Study hard, work hard and all of your dreams will come true. The reality is that's not always the case. While it's true that some people with fancy degrees go on to live highly successful...
"The world is round, and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning." - Ivy Baker Priest I've used that quote many times since I first read it in a book gifted to me by a friend more than 20 years ago. I find it even more poignant this week as I cope with the loss of my mom. She passed away last Wednesday from cancer, which had spread throughout her body, unchecked by new medication she began taking in January. When we learned of her condition after...
No matter how many ways the question was asked, the answer was the same. Let the public speak. Maryam Judar, executive director and community lawyer for the Citizen Advocacy Center in Elmhurst, attended the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meeting Oct. 29 to speak on “Public Comment: Good for Democracy.” Her presentation was part of a settlement agreement reached earlier this year with several district residents over alleged First Amendment and Open Meetings Act violations stemming from a Dec. 12, 2019, board mee...
A hero's club - According to Sandy William's book, "Living in America - Hinsdale" Ruth Lake Country Club, pictured in 1940, was founded in 1922 by some of Hinsdale's younger men. They wanted to use the club for hunting, camping and skate sailing. The club was named for Linus Ruth, who was a boyhood friend of the founders. Ruth was killed in World War I....
