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With winter officially under way, activities taking advantage of the season's falling temps are on the rise. The village of Hinsdale and the DuPage and Cook forest preserve districts are offering a number of ways to keep one's warm blood pumping in the cold. Here are a few: • Ice skating Burns Field 320 N. Vine St. The village-operated rink at Burns Field will open for use once weather permits (4-6 consecutive full days of weather below 32 degrees). Once the ice is in p...
Pete is an adorable 8-week-old, mixed breed puppy who is in need of a home. He is a very sweet boy who will make his future family for happy for a lifetime. This cute puppy is in our Jordan Crist Dog Den and eager to meet his future adopters. Come meet Pete and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. Holiday adoption hours are 12 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, The shelter will...
Spots in Hinsdale and nearby towns are offering a variety of ways to ring in the new year - whether you want to celebrate at noon or midnight. Count down with the kiddos • Start the New Year's Eve celebration a little early with games, prizes and a special countdown to noon - complete with a toast - at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 W. Maple St. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (630) 986-1976 or visit https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/events. • The ent...
Holiday Magic Dec. 26-31 Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St. (708) 688-8000 https://www.czs.org Celebrate the holiday seasons at Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival. Sing to the animals and enjoy professional ice-carving demonstrations, magic shows, a 41-foot talking tree and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus (through Dec. 22). A full schedule of music and live entertainment, costumed characters, a model railroad display and more will add to the magical ambiance. The Chicago Wolves skating rink is a...
KING-bruwaert honors friends More than 50 guests attended a celebration of the 10th Legacy & Leaders dinner hosted by King-Bruwaert House in November. Two longtime board members, James Parsons, formerly of Hinsdale, and Dirk Nelson of Hinsdale were recognized for their service. Also honored were Robert Rinder of Hinsdale and his family members for continuing a scholarship opportunity started by his late father, George Rinder, and Pat and Martin Jahn of Burr Ridge for their dedication and support of K-B scholarships. — Photos...
What do citizens need to know about the legalization of marijuana? On Jan. 1, recreational marijuana use becomes legal in Illinois. The Hinsdalean asked Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King to shed light on some of the details the marijuana legalization law. Illinois residents age 21 and over to will be able to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis, King said. Possession of more than 30 grams can earn someone anywhere from a misdemeanor (up to a year in prison and $2,500 fine) to a f...
Thomas William Wilson, 74, of Lisle, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 14, 2019, at Amita Medical Center Hinsdale of complications of COPD. Tom was born in Chicago in 1945 to Bill and Betty Wilson. The family moved to Hinsdale in 1950, and Tom attended Monroe School, Monroe Annex and Hinsdale Middle School. He was in the class of 1963 at Hinsdale Township High School, where he enjoyed playing bass fiddle in several jazz and blues groups. He was voted “Most Humorist” by his classmates and served as class social cha...
Beverly Glas Pace, MD, of Oak Brook died Dec. 21, 2019. Beverly grew up in Calumet Park, graduated magna cum laude from Hope College and attended medical school at Rush University, where she met her husband, John. Together, they owned and operated Wheaton Family Practice for nearly three decades prior to joining DuPage Medical Group. She was a dedicated physician and was passionate about helping her patients achieve health and wellness. Beverly was an avid cyclist and...
Daniel F. Spinazola, a 67-year Hinsdale resident, died Dec. 22, 2019, at Amita Adventist Medical Center La Grange. He was born in 1933 in Blue Island and was the former owner of the Hinsdale News Agency. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. He is survived by his children, Danette (Brian) Boniecki, Scott (Linda) Spinazola, Wendy Bowen and Melissa Spinazola; and his grandchildren, Jordan, Jennifer, Kaitlynn, Nicole, Patrick, Cassidy, Connor, Scott Jr., Kayleigh, Nora...
James B. Cushing, 73, of Westmont, formerly of Hinsdale, died Dec. 18, 2019. Jim was born in 1946 in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. He went on to graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Gamma. Jim had a vast and exciting career that included racing Formula V Lola race cars, teaching and sales. An avid photographer, Jim began working at an early age at Hinsdale Camera, later becoming an owner of Hinsdale Camera and La Grange Camera. After being a successful...
Every Christmas for the past 14 years, I've sat in a wooden pew at St. Isaac Jogues Church. I've looked around at the evergreen Christmas trees, admired the poinsettias covering the altar and enjoyed generations of celebrating families. But the manger scene has always been my favorite part of Christmas Mass. And why not? It represents all that matters: Christ's birth, the salvation of humanity, the hope of eternal happiness. As a kid, I never doubted the message of Jesus: in l...
I love traditions — especially at this time of year — and one of my favorites has been penning my annual birthday letter to Ainsley. I wrote my first in December 2011, just before she turned 3, and have continued every year since. Ainsley still seems to like seeing her name in the paper and readers still tell me they enjoy hearing about her. (I realize both of these may change at any moment!) So, today, I offer the 2019 installment. Dear Ainsley, In exactly one week you wil...
’Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the town The streets were all quiet, the stores all shut down. The stockings were flung on the floor without care The spot where presents were piled now was bare. The merchants were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of full cash registers danced in their heads. For shoppers in Hinsdale had bought presents galore, Not at the mall or online — but in local stores. The residents, likewise, were content and fulfilled. Gifts they had purchased left recipients thr...
The Korza family started 2019 living 4,700 miles away. Then in June, Kasia and Andrzej packed up baby Adam and his two older siblings (Alexandra has just finished eighth grade and Ignacy had just finished kindergarten) and left Poland to start a new life in the United States. They chose Hinsdale because it is home to Kasia's uncle and a great school system. Kasia's two sisters and her parents live nearby as well. "We had a very nice life there, but decided to join our...
I have had the honor and privilege of working in District 86 for more than five years. During that time, I have experienced firsthand what makes this place so special. We have two exceptional high schools that are among the best in the state. We have a transition program that provides vital services and supports that help prepare young adults with disabilities for success. We have amazing students who are passionate about learning. We have a dedicated and talented team of...
It's been a standout year at D181 filled with new partnerships, prestigious recognitions, and high-level academic performances by our students. As we reflect on the past several months, we're filled with gratitude for our staff, families, and community partners. A few highlights come to mind: this summer, Prospect, Walker, Madison and Elm schools were named in Chicago Magazine's Top Elementary Schools List for DuPage County. This was based on student growth, district spending...
The Hinsdalean office will be closed for several days in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. The office is closed today, Dec. 26, and will be closed next week from Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 31-Jan. 2....
This is the photo that earned 10-month-old Adam Korza the title of Hinsdale's happiest baby in 2019. His photo appears on the cover of today's issue, and his family is profiled in the 60 Seconds feature on Page 9. After meeting him in person last week, we can affirm he truly is a happy baby....
Thursday refuse collection will be delayed until Friday for the next two weeks due to the upcoming holidays. Regular Thursday collection will resume the week of Jan. 6. Monday collection will continue on Dec. 23 and 30 as scheduled. Holiday tree collection will begin the week of Dec. 23. Residents may place their holiday tree curbside for collection without the use of a yard waste sticker. Questions? Call Republic Services at (630) 964-3232....
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3....
"A Winter Spectacular" was the theme for this year's HMS Choral Department concert Dec. 19. The 6 p.m. show featured the seventh-grade girls chorus, seventh-grade boys chorus, Chamber Singers and Sound Check Show Choir. Andrew Bjorson, Emmett Callahan, Alec Trainer and Isaiah Menendez perform to "We're the Men." Reilly Cunningham and Zara Lateef perform two of the many soloists. Sarah Mahler is a member of the seventh-grade girls chorus....
Ming dynasty - This photo is from Sandy Williams book, "Images of America - Hinsdale" published in 2013. This home was built in 1910 at 318 N. Madison St. for Moy Ming and his family. Ming was a Chicago tea merchant and restaurateur who owned "the largest and most beautiful Chinese Cafe in the world" with a seating capacity of 2,000. The house was later owned by Mary Dynes, who was a horticulture expert, and eventually torn down in 2001....
August 2020 will mark the 30th anniversary of Jeannie Cella's first day at Wellness House. But she won't be there to celebrate it. Cella announced in January that she would retire at the end of this year. She said she wants to leave while she still is passionate about the work she has been doing since she joined the staff as a student intern in 1990. "I love Monday mornings. That is so true," she said. "I think that is one of the things I'm worried about. I have to find a...
In response to strong criticism of a plan to alter the science sequence in Hinsdale High School District 86, district officials have decided to delay its implementation to address concerns while still reiterating support for the change. In a statement released Dec. 19, Superintendent Tammy Prentiss apologized that the proposal to switch to the physics-chemistry-biology (PCB) sequence was not unveiled earlier to allow for more community discussion. “By not undertaking these efforts until a few months ago, we created a great d...
One happy baby - Adam Korza, winner of The Hinsdalean's happiest baby contest, is experiencing his first holiday season in Hinsdale after moving from Poland with his family in June. The entire family has received a very warm welcome, his mom said. For more about the family, turn to the 60 Seconds feature on Page 9. Want to see the photo Adam's mom submitted for the contest? Turn to Page 6....
