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Staff and volunteers at HCS Family Services prepared more than 300 bags of groceries Monday afternoon for Thanksgiving meals for clients. In addition to the produce bag and bread bag, the clients received a frozen turkey and a holiday meal box. The box included cocoa packets, rice, stuffing, pinto beans, corn, green beans brownie mix, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy mix. George Izzo was one of the volunteers who helped fill the bags and during the Monday afternoon pickup....
Whenever I talk about my Uncle Bob, my kids always say, "Is he the one who hated cats?" This is actually not something he is particularly known for. But, one of my dad's favorite stories to tell about his older brother was how Bob hated Lucy, a particularly spoiled and clever cat my grandparents had taken in one summer. When the rest of the family would troop down to the ice cream shop where Bob worked in high school, they'd buy an extra scoop of vanilla to take home for the...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Nov. 15 and Nov. 21. Resident scammed A resident of the 600 block of South Stough Street responded to a social media post selling concert tickets by sending money via an online banking app. The tickets were not received, the social media account has been deleted and the victim has been unable to have further contact with suspect. The incident was reported at 12:55 p.m. Nov. 14. Forgery incidents • Someone used the account information of a resident of the 700 block of East S...
This Thanksgiving, the Hinsdale Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign that runs through Nov. 27. “Thanksgiving means more vehicles on the road — and an increased risk of crashes,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “No matter how long or short your drive, remember to buckle up and make sure children are in a safe seat. By buckling up and...
Hinsdale Central hosted the Red Devil Chess Invite Oct. 21. Twenty-six teams with more than 200 players filled the cafeteria. The Devils placed ninth. Team captain Akshay Naik contemplates his next move during the tournament. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The holiday concert at Hinsdale Central High School is a decades-long tradition that has become as much a part of the holiday season as candy canes and reindeer for the student musicians. "It's definitely a pretty established tradition here at the high school," said choir director Jennifer Burkemper, who has been leading singers at Central for 17 years. She said Central's choirs, orchestra and bands began rehearsing their holiday repertoires weeks ago in preparation for the...
Winter sports have blown in like snow off Lake Michigan, and the competition is heating up as we deliver part one of our Hinsdale Central season preview. The boys and girls bowling teams are looking to get off to good starts, while the hockey club is skating into the second half of its schedule. Here are the coaches' thoughts on their respective 2023-24 squads. Boys bowling First match: Nov. 6 @ Fenton (V lost 2,069-2,213) Last year: 4-10, 8th place in regional Head coach:...
n Blanket drive Through Nov. 26 Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. (630) 323-2318 The church is holding its annual drive, collecting new or gently used blankets of any type — lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels. Donations may be left inside the church’s main entrance. Pickups also can be scheduled. The items will be passed on to needy families in the inner city on Christmas Eve. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. n Gavin Coyle: A Celtic Christmas Dec. 1 McAninch Arts Center College of DuPage 421...
n ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 24-Dec. 30 Drury Lane Theatre 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace www.drurylanetheatre.com (630) 530-0111 Continue a tradition or start a new one by gathering the whole family for this heartwarming 30th anniversary production of Dickens’ Christmas classic. Complete with falling snow, magical illusions and special effects, the play is a visually-stunning experience, and at one hour long, perfect for children of all ages. On select performance dates, families will have the opportunity to have break...
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month, and Hinsdale Humane Society has two bonded dogs ready to go home. Meet Gordo (male) and Puppy (female), an adorable pair of chihuahua mixes that must be adopted together. Puppy is a prancer and loves to play, while Gordo just wants to cuddle in your arms. Both dogs are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Their adoption fee is $350. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to...
Who was former Hinsdalean Grace Bagley? Researching the lives of prominent personages from the past comes naturally to historian Julia Bachrach. But when the starting point is Hinsdale's only Frank Lloyd Wright house, digging up details about one of its original occupants is a different kind of fact-finding expedition. To compose the exhibit "Finding Grace: The Forgotten Story of Social Reformer Grace Bagley" - currently on display in the 1894 home Wright designed for Bagley...
FOUNDATION RAISES funds to fight sca The just1mike foundation raised $8,500 during Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month in October to fund free in-school heart screenings for all students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South in April 2024. The money also will be used to purchase AEDs for future donations. Junior Board members Jackson, Connor and Spencer Mangone; Bridget Schwarz; Sofia Marcic (College Junior Board); Maddie and Evan Starr and their families kicked off the month with a walk from Burlington Park to the SaveStation...
Marion Scott, nee Kickert, 99, of Willowbrook, passed away on Nov. 1, 2023. after a full and blessed life. She was born in 1923 to Richard and Bessie Kickert in South Holland. In addition to her role as wife and mother, Marion was a dedicated career woman, well ahead of her time. She worked 41 years at Standard T Chemical Co., holding several different positions, but her favorite position was purchasing agent. She loved all things finance and trading stock tips with the other...
Ronald Jung, 71, of Willowbrook, passed away Nov. 8, 2023, after a battle with stomach cancer. He was born in 1952 to the Roland and Mae Jung in Chicago. After graduating from Argo Community High School, he went on to earn his degree in business at Northern Illinois University. Upon graduation, he followed in his grandfather’s, father’s, and uncles’ footsteps and started working at Hong Kong Noodle Co. He later ventured into franchise ownership with several UPS Stores, and was the owner of the Hinsdale UPS Store in Grant...
Thomas P. Pierce, 62, of Berwyn, who was born and raised in Hinsdale, passed away Nov. 18, 2023. Thomas battled pancreatic cancer for many years. He had a master's degree in electrical engineering and worked as a computer programmer. He is survived by his wife, Ly Tran; his children, Stephanie Pierce and Anh (Tuan Le) Ly; his grandchildren, Aden and Aaron Le; his siblings, Janet (Joseph) Pierce Jaramilla, Arlene "Buella" (Richard) Rasmussen, Patricia "Pat," Byron (Joann) and...
I enjoyed your newspaper’s account of Hinsdale’s 150th anniversary. The 1960s-70s were an electric time. HTHS was much more than an athletic powerhouse. The junior high and high school had outstanding teachers. Robert Michalek taught an eighth-grade advanced science class that presented DNA concepts other students did not get until college. The foreign language program prepared us for college and lifetime travel abroad. In 1965, the high school hosted a Community Conference on Values. Dr. Bruno Bettelheim was the keynote spe...
Susan Marie Fournier, 58, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly Nov 14, 2023. A sociology professor, Sue loved the outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking with her friends. Sue rescued pets, including senior dogs, cats, and even a bearded dragon, providing them with a forever home until their last days. Her three dogs and two cats will miss her dearly. Susan was the family historian and keeper of family stories and pictures. Caregiver to her late...
One night I was sitting at my desk, contemplating the very mundane task of either moving my tired body to the closet to grab my math textbook or jumping through the hurdles of pulling up the textbook online. I chose the latter, clicking through my teacher's information page, clicking the website, clicking the textbook and clicking on the page number on the little box at the bottom of the screen. Clicking, clicking, clicking. And all my lovely hard work was well worth it as I...
"No amount of regret changes the past. No amount of anxiety changes the future. Any amount of gratitude changes the present." - Ann Voskamp Canadian author and blogger Ann Voskamp might not celebrate Thanksgiving, but she knows a thing or two about gratitude. One of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions is offering a list of reasons Hinsdaleans have to be thankful for - one for each day of the month leading up to Turkey Day. Nov. 1 - those who will not be with us this holiday s...
As an elementary school teacher, Cathy Daly helped hundreds of children become better readers. It wasn't until retirement that she began doing it with the help of a dog. Daly's dog Bogey is an 11-year-old cavapoo - a combination of a cavalier King Charles spaniel and a poodle - who has been a working therapy dog for nearly six years. Helping children to read is just one of many ways Bogey is able to help people, Daly said. Bogey joined the Daly family as a puppy, but it...
The building at 35 E. First St. was built in 1929 for hardware dealer Ray Soukup. For decades Hinsdaleans ran to Soukup's for any hardware or household item they needed. The business remained in the family for 63 years, with Hank eventually taking over for his dad. After buying the building, the Fuller family continued with a home and hardware store facing First Street until 2018, when it became Fuller House bar and grill. The hardware store is now tucked around the corner on...
With the official start of the holiday shopping season set to begin Friday, The Hinsdalean is launching its annual four-part gift ideas series today. Every year, four shoppers agree to accompany us to a dozen or so stores in town where they select items that just might be perfect for someone on their gift list. This year, as was the case last year, our volunteers are all individuals who serve the village on one of its boards or commissions. Today's shopper is Heather Hester,...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of the space that currently houses Que Miso and Vistro. And if you thinking parking is a challenge, consider the sign that is telling motorists to "back in...
Hinsdale Central's music department recently held its annual Middle School Choir Festival last month. Students from Clarendon Hills Middle School, Hinsdale Middle School and Butler Junior High School participated in the daylong program. At the end of day, the musicians performed a concert for their families. The Hinsdale Central Chamber Choir also performed, and, to finish off the concert, all of the choirs sang together. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
More details about District 86 students’ performance on the Illinois School Report Card will be presented in January, but Interim Superintendent Linda Yonke was anxious to discuss some results last week. “We didn’t want to wait to share this good news with the community,” she said at the board’s Nov. 16 meeting. The best news is the rise in scores on the Illinois Science Assessment, which was rewritten in 2021. The first year, 45.3 percent of District 86 students met or exceeded expectations. The number rose to 71 percent i...
