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Dressed all in fur - While some kids are frightened by the large man with his white beard and furry red outfit, Liliana Siedlecki throughly enjoyed the time she spent with the big guy. She even paused her breakfast while Santa tried to tickle a smile out of her. The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department hosted the annual Breakfast with Santa at KLM. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The village of Hinsdale sponsored a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 4 at KLM. With Katherine and Alexander Legge's portraits keeping on eye on things, people moved through the buffet. Bryan Geidt did his best to cut up daughter Remi's food, but she took things into her own hands. Bo Sleak works on crafts and later Remi was joined by her brothers Easton and Bauer for some one-on-one time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
When and where are Christmas worship services? Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services are back in person for 2021 after many went virtual last year because of COVID-19 safety protocols. Hinsdale faith communities offer a range of opportunities, activities and times for fellowship, from family-friendly gatherings to candlelight services for people who want to step outside just as the clock strikes Christmas. In addition to the in-person services listed below, many chu...
Julie Ann Stec, 41, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 19, 2021. She was born in 1980 in Chicago, but her heart and home were in the suburb of Hinsdale, where she grew up surrounded by her loving parents, siblings, uncles, aunts and many cousins. Her passing is an immeasurable loss for those who were privileged enough to know and love her. No one could put Julie in a box. Always eccentric and flamboyant in her style, she was bold with fashion and made no apologies for it. She...
The Hinsdale Police Department made two impaired driving arrests and issued 19 speeding citations, two driving with a suspended license citations, two no valid license citations, one failure to appear arrest warrant service and seven citations for other violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. During its Thanksgiving enforcement effort, police made two impaired driving arrests and issued 29 speeding citations, two traffic arrests for driving with a suspended license and no valid...
Christine Marie Postrozny, 80, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Nov. 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Richard Postrozny. She is survived by her children, Marsha (Robert Torres), Cheryl Postrozny Eden and Robert (Jessica); her grandchildren, Emanuel, Ella, Camarin, Hollie, Henry and Annie; and her brothers, Thomas (Geraldine) and Donald (Diana). A private family funeral was held at St....
JoAnne Ireland, 88, of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully after succumbing to cancer Dec. 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Ireland; and her son, Richard Ireland. She is survived by her children, Laura (Charles) Argersinger, David (Julie) Ireland, Daniel Ireland and Erin Hurray; her daughter-in-law, Cynthia Ireland; her 11 grandchildren; and her six great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hinsdale Humane Society, 21...
Timothy Gerard Healy, 55, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly Dec. 13, 2021. Tim was born in 1966 in Syracuse, N.Y. His family moved to Oneida Lake in central New York when Tim was young, which engendered his lifelong love of boating and water sports and led to his enduring passion for Syracuse University basketball. He graduated from Chittenango High School in 1984, where he excelled in academics and athletics such as soccer, basketball and tennis. Tim then matriculated at...
Diane Catherine Steinbarth Grigas, 63, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 14, 2021, at home in Batavia with her husband, Breck, by her side. Diane was blessed with adoring parents and three amazing siblings who instilled in her the values of love, compassion and generosity. To know Diane was to love her, and Breck was blessed to share in that love every day. She and Breck started dating in high school and their love grew stronger each day of their 41-year marr...
Every holiday season I am thankful I am able to cozy up around the fire with family and friends and rewatch the holiday classics. Images of Clark Griswold hanging lights, the Kranks getting a tan at the mall and Buddy the Elf eating syrup drenched spaghetti dance through my head like sugar plums of yesteryear. In the midst of those visions, one movie stands above the rest: “It’s A Wonderful Life.” With all of the colorful wannabes and the passage of time, it is easy to forget how wonderful this movie is and the message it ca...
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town The 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 traveled. But 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 wan...
It's been 11 years since John Grube of Hinsdale retired from his 25-year career with Northern Trust financial services company in Chicago. Since then, he's made volunteering his full-time job. As chair of the Chicago Zoological Society Board of Trustees and the King-Bruwaert House Board of Directors, Grube's days are as full as ever, and every bit as rewarding as the career he enjoyed, Grube said. The pandemic has brought new challenges to both organizations. The Brookfield...
Hinsdale police distributed these reports Dec. 14 and 21 DUI arrests • Monique M. Gutierrez, 39, 12858 Bradford Lane, Plainfield, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic communication device and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 12:31 a.m. Dec. 18 after the she crashed into a parked vehicle in the 300 block of East Hickory Street. She was in possession of a suspected controlled substance i...
In 2021, the team at the Hinsdale Public Library challenged itself to continue delivering excellent content and superior services to our patrons and community. We continued to find new and creative ways to connect our patrons with the materials, information, programs and diversions that were especially important this past year. Our curbside service, which totaled more than 3,100 pickups in 2021, has been a lifeline for many people, as have our growing digital collections....
The Hinsdale Police Department is in the midst of a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign that began Dec. 17 and continues through Monday, Jan. 3. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Not only do you put yourself at risk, but the lives of others as well.” If your celebration will involve alcohol or other impairing substances, please plan ahead for a sober ride home and remember to buckle...
Several Hinsdale offices and entities will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Hinsdale Village Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 27; Friday, Dec. 31; and Monday, Jan. 3. The Hinsdale Public Library will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24-25, and Saturday, Jan. 1. The library also will close early, at 1 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 31. The Community House will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24-25, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.The Hinsdalean will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23-24, and Dec. 31 and Jan....
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 27-31....
Ninety-nine Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 95 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported four new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,459, compared to 2,360 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 21 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported 19 positive cases, 22 in isolation and 15 in...
From Santa in his Burlington Park tiny home to horse-drawn wagon rides to cookie decorating, Holidays in Hinsdale - hosted by the village in Burlington Park the last two Saturdays - offered fun for everyone. Charlotte Raymond and Will Kropf decorated and then ate the fruits of their labor. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Can you hear me now? Part Two - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," talks about life before cell phones, or any phones. "In 1896, telephones were at last available to private homes. The switchboard, however, was open only from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. In 1900, one operator was employed to handle the 333 calls per day; by 1909, these operators handled more than 3,000 daily calls....
The financial impact of the pandemic on Hinsdale lessened in 2021, with many revenue sources rebounding to pre-pandemic levels. We will end 2021 with a reserve balance of $6.7 million, which represents 37.2 percent of the village’s annual operating expenses. Because of the village’s financial strength, throughout the pandemic we were able to maintain the same level of first-rate police, fire and public works services that residents have come to expect. Moreover, the vil...
Burdi Clothing Hinsdale hosted a Toys for Tots collection Dec. 4 The boxes were overflowing as Retired Marine Master Sgt. Shawn Doty received toys of all shapes and sizes. Outside the store, Hinsdale Avenue was closed to host additional "toys" of a little different caliber. Members of the Checkeditout Car Club and Midwest Performance Cars displayed high-performance vehicles that brought out dozens of onlookers to photograph and view the amazing selection of automobiles....
Supply chain issues and labor shortages have caused prices to go up for Phase 3 facilities improvement projects at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools, to the tune of $4.8 million. Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members approved 15 bid packages Dec. 16 (see sidebar) that came in at just over $28 million, or about 21 percent higher than expected. “Obviously the bid results were out of line with what we were anticipating in the budget,” Chief Financial Officer Josh Stephenson said. Four of the packages did...
Roadie is a black cat who is ready to meet her new family. She would do well with kids 9 years and older. She's a super playful and silly 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $12 for the rest of 2021. 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...
For many of us, winter is a season of welcome. We welcome each other home, we welcome family and guests, and we greet a new year. It's always fun to share the season with everyone in the community. As a regular stop for many Hinsdaleans and their guests, we get to meet visiting grandparents, as children are so excited to share their favorite books and toys in the library. Young adults returning from college wander back in, ready to relax and check out some books they get to se...
