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Following an exchange outside of Hinsdale South High School after an Oct. 28 school board meeting, Erik Held has filed a grievance complaint against fellow board member Jeff Waters. Held sent an email to Hinsdale High School District 86 Superintendent Tammy Prentiss Nov. 4 to file the complaint under the uniform grievance procedure, according to documents posted on the Freedom of Information Act log (dated Nov. 8) on the district's website. In it, he alleges that Waters violated various school board policies by hitting him,...
Star struck - Evelyn Prendergast gets an autograph from 'Clara,' danced by Sasha Hedroyts, at the Sugar Plum Party following Sunday's production of "The Nutcracker" at Hinsdale Central. The Salt Creek Ballet's production returned to the stage after taking last year off due to COVID-19. Two more performances are scheduled next weekend at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and the following weekend at McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. Please turn to Page...
Jamie Quinn got her start in real estate seven years ago, but selling Hinsdale to homebuyers is something she's been preparing for her whole life. "There's probably no one who would know Hinsdale better," said Quinn, who was raised in Hinsdale and returned to her hometown two years ago to raise her family and grow her career in real estate. She and husband Thomas brought their two daughters to Hinsdale in 2019. Among other things, Quinn said she enjoys walks to downtown,...
Most athletic teams faced abbreviated or interrupted winter seasons last year due to COVID-19. Among them were the girls gymnastics team, boys hockey team and boys swim team. These coaches and athletes are happy to return to a more normal season this year, with hopes of continuing play into the postseason. This is the second in a three-part series. Boys and girls bowling and wrestling were previewed Nov. 25. The final installment Dec. 9 will feature the boys and girls...
The Salt Creek Ballet performed "The Nutcracker" Sunday afternoon at Hinsdale Central. Kylie Norman and Samantha Leddy are senior members of the Salt Creek Ballet. Bursting out from beneath Mother Ginger are Aubrey Doty and Stella Ryan, who performed as two of the Bon Bons. Nicole Ciapponi and Aaron Renteria are guest artists from the Joffrey Ballet, appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. The company will perform "The Nutcracker" over the next two weekends at the...
Get in your Yuletide spirit and join the Hinsdale Christmas Walk from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3, throughout downtown Hinsdale. The 55th annual Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce event is returning, like so many activities, after last year's interruption due to COVID-19 concerns. Eva Field, the chamber's president and CEO, said there was a lot of disappointment at having to cancel the 2020 edition. "We were going to try and move forward with it but at the last minute we had to...
Mayme Saxer Andrews, 93, passed away Nov. 25, 2021. Mayme was born and raised in Hinsdale. She was raised in the Lutheran church and was a lifelong member, serving on many committees and singing in the choir over many years. Mayme and her husband, Jerry, raised their three children, Audrey, Karen and Scott, in Prospect Heights. In 1984, Mayme and Jerry retired to Hot Springs Village, Ark. Mayme traveled to all 50 states, plus 37 countries and has been a Global Volunteer in...
Martha M. Patterson, 68, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, passed peacefully with her family at her side on Nov. 26, 2021. Marty was born in Muncie, Ind., in 1953 to Paul H. and Muriel M. Patterson, the youngest of six children. She attended St Lawrence Catholic School, Muncie Central High School and Ball State University, where she received her degree in accounting. She was a practicing CPA for many years. She moved to the greater Chicago area and became an active member of the Hinsdale United Methodist Church. Marty...
From the moment I realized Dan and I would have only one child, I've worked very hard to not be too nostalgic about Ainsley growing up. I've heard parents talk about the last diaper they will change, the last first day of preschool, the last elementary school concert they will attend. With just one child, every time a stage ends, it's the last time. I was so determined not to get caught up in looking back that I forgot to pay attention to the present. I think I've been fairly successful. But I find the older Ainsley gets -...
If there’s ever been a time to look locally for your holiday shopping purchases, this year seems to be it. With the volatility of COVID-19 encouraging a stay-close-to-home vibe again and supply chain challenges playing havoc with the broader marketplace, a quick and easy trip to a village merchant to handpick a unique item for someone special is a pretty inviting option. Hinsdale businesses offer a range of merchandise for the whole family — and extended family. Perhaps you’ve already learned that from this year’s edition...
Hinsdale trustees have signaled their support for an $18.4 million operating budget for 2022. At Tuesday night’s village board meeting, trustees reviewed the draft spending plan for the upcoming year, which is an increase of $623,449, or 3.5 percent, over the 2021 budget. About half of the spending — $9.06 million — goes to staff salary and benefits, according to officials. Village manager Kathleen Gargano said a spate of recent departures pushed up those costs in the short-term. “We’ve had some long-term employees retire, an...
Twenty-six Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 20 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported six new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,246, compared to 2,220 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 11 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School was closed last week and will not have an updated report...
Hinsdale police officers responded to a home in the 200 block of East Walnut at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, after the homeowner reported that a suspicious vehicle had pulled into the driveway. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it was leaving the area but it fled at a high rate of speed. Officers pursued the vehicle southbound on Interstate 294 to the Stevenson Expressway where they lost sight of the vehicle in traffic. Hinsdale police also are investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the 500 block of...
Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on special use permit for 777 N. York Road (Premier Martial Arts), public meeting on 820 N. County Line Road (subdivision of lot), sign permit review for 40 S. Clay St. (Duly Health and Care), findings and recommendations on 36 E. Hinsdale Ave. (Performance Wealth Management) and 4 N. Washington St. (Chase Bank parking lot), schedule public hearing for 5837 S. Madison Street (Hinsdale Discount Tires...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. 1. 7 E. Kennedy Lane, Peter and Kil Yan to Robert and BJ Young, Oct. 25, $550,000 2. 15 N. Quincy St., Peter and Megan VanLoon to Emgee LLC, Oct. 25, $420,000 3. 5260 S. Garfield St., Bana Atassi and Abdul and Abd Noghnogh to Shahram Oveischaran and Parisa Hassanzadeh, Oct. 25, $1,370,000 4. 825 W. 58th St., Kristine M. Givens Revocable Trust to Ian Harris Trust and Susan P. Jacobs Trust, Oct. 26,...
Hinsdale's Michelle Riley is looking forward to the start of the holiday season. She and her family will be at the Hinsdale Christmas Walk Friday night. Then, on Sunday, she'll don her holiday leggings to run in the 5K Jingle Dash. This is the inaugural year for the fundraiser, sponsored by the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club. Riley, a public relations specialist, went to her first Juniors meeting shortly after she was transferred to Chicago from LA in 2003 and a friend...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 1 in 2 U.S. adults have prediabetes (take a minute to check if you're at risk) or Type 2 diabetes. Now we're all about to enter that annual carb carnival of cookies, cakes, casseroles and eggnog - the holiday season. This can be a challenging time of year if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are just trying to eat healthy. At home, at the office, at family gatherings, our heads are going to be dancing with...
Early settler - Benjamin Fuller came by horseback from New York State in 1834 looking for a place to make his home. He eventually settled on Brush Hill, just north of Ogden Avenue and west of York Road. According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," he was "one of the area's earliest settlers, gradually purchased most of the land in the central community. Serving over the years as farmer, storekeeper, innkeeper, and postmaster, he platted the town and...
I think we surprised ourselves when we got another dog right away. Cody had been gone only one week when I started looking at Siberian husky rescue sites. "Only for fun," I promised my husband. But the empty backyard and quiet house were too much. I couldn't sleep, so I'd wander the house at night, looking for my dog that I hoped maybe, just maybe, I'd find asleep on the living room couch. We had a small plaque in our kitchen that my son bought in Texas. It read, "A house is...
Pop quiz: Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted? What amendment to the U.S. Constitution instituted the national income tax? What number president was Calvin Coolidge? If you need to phone a friend, Hinsdale's Blaze Burt would be a wise choice. Blaze, 12, honed his civics knowledge this fall preparing for The Coolidge Citizenship Challenge, designed to encourage young people's scholarship in U.S. history, our democratic system, domestic geography and more. The...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Nov. 30. DUI arrest Mohammed M. Ghouse, 47, 632 Justina St., Hinsdale, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 8:34 p.m. Nov. 23 in the 700 block of South Garfield Avenue. He was charged and released to appear in court. Warrant arrests • Jorge Luis Chavez, 42, 819 N. 12th Ave., Melrose Park, was apprehended by Hinsdale police when they were dispatched to a property damage crash at 6:25 a.m. Nov. 24 in the 400 b...
Five charges against Jamie J. Dubrovay of Hinsdale related to a May 22, 2020, incident were dropped when no complaining witness appeared at a Nov. 10 hearing in DuPage County Circuit Court. Dubrovay, 38 S. Madison St., Hinsdale, was charged with two counts of domestic battery, one count of criminal trespass to vehicles, one count of theft less than $500 and one count of interfering with the reporting of domestic violence....
n Acappellago Dec. 4 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook https://www/acappellago.org (708) 762-3140 Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music reminiscent of handmade Christmas gifts, candles on the tree, togetherness and simple gatherings with friends and relatives. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $15-$17. n Photos with Santa Paws Dec. 4 Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/santa-paws (630) 323-5630 Hinsdale Humane Society will take family pho...
n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s while raising money to support BEDS Plus Care. There will be movie re-enactments, Clarence’s signature drink, raffles and more. Tickets include light snacks and a full open bar; only 150 will be sold per night. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $60, $75 at the door if available. n Holiday Shopping Dec. 4 J.McLaughlin 53 S. Washington St., Hinsdale...
Honeydew is a mixed breed dog who is ready to meet her forever family. She would do well with kids 5 and older. She’s a sweet and adorable 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application at h...
