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Checking in with the big guy - Avery, Lainey and Alden Dougherty spent some time with Santa last weekend at his Hinsdale headquarters in Burlington Park. Each year the Hinsdale Economic Development Commission sponsors "Historic Holidays in Hinsdale," on two Saturdays before Christmas. The event includes gingerbread cookie decorating, horse-drawn carriage rides and, of course, visits with Santa....
Meowee is a gorgeous 18-month-old tabby cat who knows she is beautiful. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on her vaccinations. Now is a great time to adopt while the shelter is running its 50 percent off cat adoptions special in order to help more cats find their forever homes by the holiday. Come meet Meowee and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m....
Name: Jack Ferrino Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start playing hockey? I started skating when I was 2. I have two older brothers who also played hockey, so once I started I never stopped. What do you enjoy about the sport? You get to play with a good group of guys, and you stick with them and come together to get that competitive edge. How would your teammates describe you? Positive, hardworking and fun to be around. I always try to keep the room light-hearted....
Caitlin Ann Doman and Ryan Douglas Newman were married Nov. 16, 2019, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Hudson, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Marianne Doman of Hudson, Ohio. She is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University and works as an occupational therapist at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. The groom is the son of Bob and Debbie Newman of Hinsdale. He is a 2011 graduate of Indiana University and works as a research manager at Promus Capital in Chi...
‘Lights and Miracles’ Dec. 19 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale The Sounds Good! choir will perform eight holiday songs under the direction of Jonathan Miller and accompanied by Richard Sladek. Sounds Good! is a choir of older adults who, regardless of experience or ability, seek arts education and performance opportunities under a professional artist. Time: 7 p.m. Supper with St. Nick Dec. 20-23 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 275-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Make the holiday season special by...
Winter break is a great time to head into Chicago and take advantage of the array of attractions and museums to enchant and enlighten everyone in the family. Here are a few destinations to consider. The 19th annual Winter Wonderfest at Chicago's Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., will once again delight and dazzle visitor to its 170,000 square feet of seasonal fun. Attractions include the Arctic Plunge and Snowman Bouncer inflatables, Candy Cane Lighthouse, Dashers Crashers bumper...
When and where are Christmas worship services? From a 2 p.m. Christmas Eve live nativity service to a noon Catholic Mass Christmas Day, Hinsdale churches are offering a variety of worship opportunities. A mix of scripture, carols, children's programs, special music and Communion are sure to make these services special. • Grace Episcopal Church 120 E. First St. (630) 323-4900 https://www.gracehinsdale.org Dec. 24 4 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with children's program 10 p.m. - Holy E...
DEBS, HONOR GUARD TO BE PRESENTED Twenty-two debutantes and 28 honor guard will be presented at the 56th annual Hinsdale Assembly Ball be Monday, Dec. 23, at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort. The ball is the culmination of a busy year for these young women and men, who learned about the importance of philanthropy and community service through a variety of volunteer service experiences. For 2019, the Hinsdale Assembly has committed to donate $100,000 to Hinsdale Hospital’s St. Thomas Hospice — a nonprofit organization dev...
Bernard "Bernie" Quinn, 83, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 15, 2019. Bernie was a proud and longtime member of IBEW Local 134. He was preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" Quinn. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Quinn, nee Moran; his children, Mudgeon (Scott Becker) Quinn, Patrick, and Martin (Shari Pluskis) Quinn; his grandson, Jacob Becker; his sisters, Jean (Jack) Sorenson and Mary "Patsy" Quinn; and many siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews. A...
Hubert “Bert” F. McCafferty, 84, of Oak Brook, passed away Dec. 16, 2019. Born in 1935, Bert was the national sales executive for Berger Industries for 35 years. Before beginning his career in sales, he proudly served his country in the Naval Air Reserves. Bert was a devout Catholic and attended Ascension of Our Lord Church in Oakbrook Terrace. Outside of work, he was an avid traveler, sports fan and, most importantly, a devoted grandfather to his six grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joanne McC...
Dr. John C. Ballin, 95, a 52-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 11, 2019. John was born at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago in 1924. He was inducted into the army the day after he graduated from Lindbloom High School in 1942. John was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against the Enemy. He landed on Omaha Beach one week after D-Day, suffered frostbite so severe he almost...
Geraldine H. Finlay, nee Hannigan, 93, of Indian Head Park passed away Dec. 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Patrick Finlay. She is survived by her children, Colleen Finlay, John “Jack” Finlay, Eileen (Patrick, M.D.) Quirke and Maureen (Kevin) Mitchell; her grandchildren, Lauren (Sean) McDonald, Kevin Quirke, M.D., Brian Quirke and Kathleen Quirke, and Madeline Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell and Griffin Mitchell; her great-grandchildren, Madison and Grace McDonald; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mas...
Bravo to the cast and crew of the holiday production “A Christmas Carol: In Concert” held at the Hinsdale Community House last weekend! From the creative staging, the cheery music, to the actors both young and older — it was such an enjoyable evening. My favorite part was the inclusion of a few contemporary songs that went perfectly with the story line. Congratulations to Jimmy McDermott (director) and all involved! — Phyllis Wieher, Downers Grove...
Every year, my husband and I debate the aesthetics of our outdoor holiday lights. I like the lights to look symmetrical and enchanting and labor over each light placement. He calls the job done after plugging in a few strands of lights and casting the tangled mass, like a fishing net, in the vicinity of our shrubs, eschewing order for natural chaos, and quickly moving on to other more important to-dos. I'm not sure whose approach is better, and I can see the merits of both...
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the townThe Hinsdaleans were scurrying, they rushed all around.For last-minute gifts and cards they did sprint,Armed with lists and ideas and maybe some hints. Gateway and Grant squares and downtown they traveledBut with each stop, their nerves did unravel.The hustle and bustle had dampened their mood.They were tired and cranky and needed some food. They stopped for some lunch and looked over the list.To finish their shopping, they knew they’d persist.But they wanted muc...
Breaking bread with loved ones is perhaps the most cherished ingredient of the holiday season - for adults anyway - as millions will take to the roadways or skies this coming week to gather around tables teeming with festive victuals. For many, however, the struggle to make ends meet means such a feast is mere fantasy. But Hinsdale's Mary Lyne and her team of soup kitchen ministry volunteers at Grace Episcopal Church work to make it reality for dozens throughout the year. Ever...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Dec. 18. DUI arrests • John Rhead, 57, 9359 S. Saint Louis Ave., Evergreen Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, disobeying a traffic control device and transportation of open alcohol by a driver at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 10 block of North Grant Street. Police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated motorist and found an open bottle of vodka in the car. He was charged and released to a...
Mike Murrill feels connected to Hinsdale - and to Amita Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale - in a unique way. Murrill, who became president and CEO of the hospital in May, was born in its labor and delivery unit. His dad worked there as an accountant, and his uncle is a former hospital HR director. Even Murrill's grandfather was affiliated with health centers, running a mission hospital. "Hearing stories of his and his experiences inspired me," said Murrill, who also is...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Among other business Monday, board members: • approved a 2019 property tax levy of $64.4 million. The amount represents a 2.98 percent increase over the 2018 tax extension, but the vote came with the understanding that the board will implement an abatement plan for up to $780,000 by the end of February to reduce the burden on taxpayers. The deadline for districts to file a 2019 tax levy is Dec. 31. • heard a report on the piloting of the Actively Learn digital curriculum pla...
The Union Church Early Childhood Program theme for this year's winter carnival was "Frozen." With the focus on Arendelle, children had a chance to take a sleigh ride with Sven and Kristoff outside the church and play indoor games such as Olaf's balloon pop. Jackson Slavik takes a break from the games to enjoy some pizza while Harrison Fichter lines up for a toss while playing one of the games. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
SPRINGFIELD — The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious health problems grew to 73 last week, according to a law firm representing 18 of the plaintiffs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, chronic exposure to ethylene oxide gas can cause increased cancer risks, reproductive effects and other major medical problems. Sterigenics used the chemical to sterilize medical supplies at its Willowbrook facility for more than 30 y...
In an effort to reduce nurse staffing shortfalls at its schools. Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board members Monday voted to both raise the daily rate it pays substitute nurses as well as cover tuition for its district-level registered nurse to get certified school nurse (CSN) certification. On six occasions so far this school year, schools have been unable to find substitute nurses when their full-time RNs are absent. That means the district-level nursing staff has to step in, preventing them from doing...
A group of Hinsdale High School District 86 residents said their Constitutional rights were violated when they were not allowed to speak during the district’s board meeting Dec. 12. The controversy arose during audience communication when Meeta Patel, a Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 board member, started to read a letter sent to the full board by Hinsdale resident Dan Levinthal that referenced Carol Baker, the district’s assistant superintendent for academics. Board President Nancy Pollak interrupted Patel at...
Before Amazon - J. Bohlander & Sons Hardware was located at 42 S. Washington St. from 1875 until 1900. According to Hugh Dugan's "Village on the County Line," Bohlander lived at 27 S. Garfield Ave. He was an "early hardware, coal and grain merchant whose son, John Jr. still resides at this address (and) came to Hinsdale in 1871 after having been reared on his father's farm near York Center, DuPage County." Bohlander was also one of the signers of the petition for Hinsdale's...
Oliver Gandy, Isaac Hummer and Olivia Hummer took their work seriously at Saturday's cookie decorating tent at Burlington Park. Sometimes the process calls for a quick tasting as you go about your creations. The event was sponsored by the village's Economic Development Commission. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
