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Many different things might come to mind when people hear the phrase "health and wellness" - as evidenced by the variety of participants in Hinsdale's Health and Wellness Week next week. For Rogers Behavioral Health, any discussion of well-being needs to include mental health. The good news is the virtual options that arose during the pandemic have made treatment more accessible for some, according to Krystyna Olejnyik, outreach representative. "I think people are more willing...
ARTIST’S WORK ON DISPLAY A painting by artist William Blake of Hinsdale is part of the University of Illinois Springfield’s physical and digital art exhibit titled “Making Our History: Artists Render Lincoln’s Legacies.” Over the past year, Blake and 19 other Illinois artists have been in a virtual residency with the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies to create 20 original artworks on Lincoln’s Legacies. Blake’s painting of reenactor Hugh Goffinet portraying a soldier of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade at Fort Stevens outside of Wa...
Agency Collects 453 Pounds of Food Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is pleased to announce that the Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange offices collected 453 pounds of nonperishable food items for the Downers Grove Area FISH Pantry in June during the firm’s all-company Community Kindness event. Each of the offices served as a drop-off location for agents, their clients and the public. During Community Kindness, held in conjunction with the firm’s Kindness Foundation, each of the company’s 24 offices select local...
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and the village of Hinsdale hosted another successful sidewalk sale July 22-23. Merchants and shoppers had to dodge a few sprinkles Saturday during the annual summer two-day sale, but it didn't dampen shoppers' spirits and the sale was a success. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Michael A. McGuire, 77, of Hinsdale, died July 20, 2022. Michael was the highly respected long-time owner of Supreme Jewelers in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In 2010, Supreme Jewelers was recognized as Business of the Year and Michael was given the "keys" to Hyde Park by the Chamber of Commerce. Michael retired and closed the store in 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frae McGuire, née Fallert; and his son, Matthew McGuire. Michael is survived by his daughter,...
Michael A. McGuire, 77, of Hinsdale, died July 20, 2022. Michael was the highly respected long-time owner of Supreme Jewelers in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In 2010, Supreme Jewelers was recognized as Business of the Year and Michael was given the "keys" to Hyde Park by the Chamber of Commerce. Michael retired and closed the store in 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frae McGuire, née Fallert; and his son, Matthew McGuire. Michael is survived by his daughter,...
Cooling off at the fountain - James Hinkel, with some help from grandma Linda, spent some time splashing in the Burlington Park fountain Monday morning. From splashing in the water to pouring a bit on his head, James found the perfect way to keep cool. The pair visited the fountain after strolling through the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Millie and Mason Fisher had their hands full putting out peaches for sale at Monday morning's Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. It's a family affair at J. W. Murlock & Girls farm stand as everyone pitches in to keep the stand filled with fresh Michigan fruit and vegetables. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Learning the moves - Kane Piercy, with the help of mom Meghan and dad Collin, works on some dance moves at Uniquely Thursday last week. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce event is celebrating the concert series' 20th year this year. Concerts will continue every Thursday through Aug. 18 at Burlington Park. Tonight's performer is Semple Band, which plays '70s rock to modern pop and everything in between. Food and beverages go on sale at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 6:30...
A quick hug for Robert - Ellie Stern visited the Hinsdale Farmers Market Monday morning, along with her grandmother, and stopped by the Robert Frost statue in Burlington Park. The statue "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" was erected in 1999 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the village. Currently village leaders are making plans for Hinsdale's 150th anniversary next year. The Farmers Market, sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, is held from 7 a.m. to 1...
In 2002 the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce launched a weekly summer series of live concerts in the village's downtown business district in an effort to build community and energize the local economy. Two decades later, Uniquely Thursdays is part of the seasonal rhythm for residents and nonresidents alike, drawing at times upwards of 1,000 guests to Burlington Park from mid-June to mid-August with great music, food and drinks, and an inviting atmosphere the entire the family can...
Pint-sized painter - Murray Henderson handed his painting knife over to James Koscielniak to add a few touches to a piece featuring Babe Ruth and Shoeless Joe Jackson. "I simultaneously combine abstract and realism to create a dynamic often called 'a cool piece of controlled chaos on canvas,' " Henderson said of his art. James' sister, Emilia, also got a turn with the knife as mom Iowna watched during the 49th annual Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts Show at Burlington...
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts Show was held last weekend in Burlington Park. Emmett Drechsel spent some time studying the work of James Cole. Photographer Scott Sternberg makes some adjustments to his display. The show had almost 90 artists participating this year. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Find the best of homegrown and homemade treats right in hometown Hinsdale. The 46th annual Hinsdale Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, kicks off its 21-week run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, on Chicago Avenue along Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave. The weekly market continues through Oct. 24, boasting dozens of vendors ready to serve patrons seeking direct-from-the-farm produce, meats, cheeses and many other tasty and unique items....
After a chilly April and soggy May, summer can’t come fast enough for most of us. Although the season doesn’t officially move in until June 21, the unofficial Memorial Day weekend kickoff sure was steamy enough to get us dreaming of what’s to come. So here are our top 10 reasons why we love summer in Hinsdale. 10. The farmers market The annual outdoor mart offering a range of products from produce and meats to juice and natural remedies opens this Monday along Chicago Avenue adjacent to Burlington Park and continues every...
Students place first and second Hinsdale Central junior Victor Ferrell and sophomore Patrick Redding took the top two spots in a competition organized by Sports Career Consulting LLC, which tasked students with the development of a point of purchase display representing a consumer goods brand tied to Super Bowl LVI. Victor took first place for his “Lego Stadium” display, and Patrick tied for second with his “Gatorade Shower” concept. Their success in the competition, which drew nearly 100 entries, was aided by the work they h...
Burglars smashed a window and stole several dozen high-end purses and handbags from Hinsdale retailer Marcus, 101 S. Washington St. during the early morning hours Monday, according to the Hinsdale Police Department. "Officers received a call of a suspicious vehicle circling the business district at 4:32 a.m.," a police department press release states. "A squad made contact with this vehicle on Hinsdale Avenue in the business district. The offending vehicle fled east bound on...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their March 15 meeting, trustees: • learned Ryan Companies asked to have its proposal for a senior living development at Ogden Avenue and Adams Street pulled from the agenda. Village President Tom Cauley said he had individually polled trustees and determined there would have been a unanimous vote against the plan for a 180-unit senior living facility and 20 senior living duplex villas on the 32-acre site. “When the developer was apprised of that, he asked to have time to det...
Xitlali Garcia was hunched over a light table Monday morning, painstakingly peeling off pieces of a transfer sheet that later would be pressed onto a St. Patrick's Day T-shirt. Garcia doesn't mind the attention to detail required. She enjoys working for Threads, a micro business that is part of the new District 86 Transition Center. She is one of about 80 to 90 Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South graduates who attend the new center, which is tucked into an office building on...
As an enterprising undergrad at Arizona State University, J. Ford Sunderland was a quick study recognizing he could leverage his background working in his father's jewelry business to help cash-strapped co-eds obtain funds. "I would buy from students that needed money for the weekend," Sunderland related. "And I also sold jewelry to sororities and at flea markets during the Christmas season." Today, the Hinsdale resident operates the Sterling & Knight Jewelry and Pawn store ch...
The Hinsdalean continues this week with its conversations with leaders of local nonprofit agencies reflecting on the challenges and opportunities 2021 presented. Community Memorial Foundation, Hinsdale Humane Society and Wellness House were featured in a Jan. 6 article. Candor Health Education The virtual realm has become an inviting one for Candor Health Education for delivering their programs to students. Barb Thayer, Candor’s executive director, said more than 90 percent of its courses on sex and drug education was p...
Village shines brightly for Christmas Walk - The unofficial start to the holiday Christmas season drew crowds Friday night in Burlington Park and the central business district. The annual Christmas Walk, now in its 55th year, is sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and the village. With rides, carolers, open stores and warm weather, the evening would have made a perfect back drop for a Hallmark movie. Please turn to Page 38 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale Trustee Neale Byrnes hits the "button" to light the Christmas tree with the help of Santa Friday night at the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. Jack Guerin didn't want to get too close to Cookie and Olaf. On the other hand, Amelia Ruza just had to touch Frosty to see if he was cold. Elodie and Jack Guerin along with Caroline Sodikoff were brightly decked out for the festivities. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
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...
If we could come up with one reason to be thankful for each day of November — up to and including Thanksgiving — in 2020, we certainly can do so in 2021. Complaints seem to be in abundant supply this year. But if we stop, take a breath and look around, there are so many reasons to be grateful. 1. anyone who passed out full-sized candy bars yesterday 2. the coaches and parents who support the dozens of athletes on the girls tennis, girls swimming and boys and girls cross county teams at Hinsdale Central High School, all of...
