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What does a police chaplain do? The stress, anxiety and trauma of a tragic event often extends far beyond the people who are injured in an accident, own a property impacted by fire or are the victim of a crime. Pastor Meredith Onion said witnesses and first responders also can be negatively impacted by a traumatic situation. Her job as volunteer emergency chaplain for the Hinsdale Police Department is to be available to all of them. "I meet people where they are," said Onion,...
Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour when daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The Hinsdale Fire Department urges residents to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries when changing their clocks before going to bed Saturday night. These alarms should be installed in all sleeping room, hallways that lead to sleeping areas, basements and each additional level of the home. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4 inches from the wall. Wall mounts should be 4-12...
Hinsdale firefighter/paramedics Mike Lorusso and James Lauber extinguish the flames in the fire demonstration rooms during the annual Fire and Police open house Saturday. This year, much like many Hinsdaleans, the fire department built an addition. It expanded their demonstration rooms to show the difference it makes in a house fire if the bedroom door is closed. "Close before you dose" was the theme of the program, and the proof was in the fire as it spread quickly when the...
After months of waiting, members of the Hinsdale Central girls swim team were able to return to their own pool for practice Monday. Monday morning, representatives of the Illinois Department of Public Health inspected Don Watson Aquatic Center pool, which had been undergoing repairs since May, and gave the OK for it to open. "We had everyone in the water in the pool Monday after school. It was nice," varsity head coach Bob Barber said Tuesday. Crews have been working for five...
With just a few days to go before the annual Hinsdale Fire and Police open house, firefighters are getting the station spruced up to welcome hundreds of visitors. From shining up the fleet to touch-up painting, there's plenty to do deliver both information and enjoyment. "It's to provide the public with fire prevention tips," said firefighter Kevin Baker, citing the demonstration of fire sprinkler safety. "We show them the difference between protected and unprotected." All...
Residents don’t have to wait for the Hinsdale Fire Department’s annual open house Saturday to observe Fire Prevention Week, whose theme is “Smoke Alarms — Make Them Work for You.” Just follow the National Fire Prevention Association’s calls to action — install, test and replace. Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). About three out of five fire deaths happen in residences with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, according to the association. Residents sho...
n Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct. 11-13 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 www.mortonarb.org Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. Glassblowing exhibitions will take place every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Glass pumpkins a...
After two ambulance visits to Hinsdale Central on Friday morning, the school's new student resource officer Sandra Acevedo was thankful the incidents were minor and for the subsequent calm. "I don't think there's ever typical day," Acevedo said. "Every day's a little bit different. I'm still trying to get my bearings the first few weeks in." For a good part of the day she can found in her office inside the school bookstore keeping an eye on closed circuit cameras and looking...
VISTRO FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS TCH Chef Paul Virant, along with the team at Vistro Prime, their partners and patrons and a number of notable chefs raised $18,000 at Steakfest for the Spark Program at The Community House in Hinsdale. Participating chefs were John Manion, Jose Sosa, Giuseppe Tentori and Chris Pandel. A photo appears online at www.thehinsdalean.com. GRILL DONATED TO FIRE DEPARTMENT The Hinsdale Fire Department received a Blackstone grill earlier this month from Ace Hardware Corporation’s Oak Brook Headquarters. A...
Hinsdale officials are planning to streamline the fire department’s fleet — and save some money in the process. At Tuesday’s village board meeting, trustees signaled their support for acquiring a Snorkel aerial fire truck to take the place of both the existing engine and ladder truck vehicles. Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Pindelski, who was hired in May, told trustees that he was asked to evaluate the department’s operations when he came on board. “I have identified an opportunity to realign our emergency response procedure...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • approved a contract with HGA for $50,000 to create a space utilization plan for the Memorial Building, including an assessment of the building’s mechanical systems. With HCS Family Services having now moved out of the building and into its new location at 22 N. Elm St., officials stated this was a good time to conduct such an evaluation. • agreed to hire Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers to conduct a study of the village’s water system for $47,300...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Aug. 13, trustees: • took action on several measures related to the construction of a new plaza on the south side of the Memorial Building. Trustees approved the exterior appearance plan and site plan for the project, approved an intergovernmental agreement with Hinsdale Public Library and awarded a construction contract to Apex Landscaping Inc. for $318,835.40 to construct it. Work was expected to begin this week. • enacted an ordinance requiring the lease term on short-term rental...
George Charles Mueller, 87, passed away peacefully on Aug. 18, 2024, at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove. He was born in 1937 in rural Hinsdale (now Oak Brook) to George H. Mueller, whose family had settled there in 1872, and Rose (nee Spamheimer) Mueller. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, where he was a lifelong member. He graduated from Hinsdale High School and North Central College in Naperville with a business degree. George served with the...
Michael William Coyne, 82, of Oak Forest, passed away on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. Born in 1942, he was the beloved son of Bill and Agnes Coyne. Michael retired as a firefighter/engineer with the Chicago Fire Department and had a distinguished career with the Hershey Chocolate Co., where he worked for more than 25 years. Alongside his wife, Lynne, he co-founded several successful businesses, including Municipal Equipment Co. and Sail4Less Travel Agency. A entrepreneur and avid traveler, Mike had boundless energy and a wide...
Lynne Dolan Coyne, 81, of Oak Forest, passed away Aug. 15, 2024. Born in 1943, Lynne was the beloved daughter of John and Mary Dolan. Lynne retired as a secretary and radio operator for the Oak Forest Fire Department and was instrumental in founding the Oak Forest Credit Union. Alongside her husband, she established Municipal Equipment Co. and Sail4Less Travel Agency. Known for her beauty, both inside and out, Lynne’s gift of humor and magnetic personality made everyone around her feel special. Her warmth and kindness t...
The Hinsdale Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 900 block of South Elm Street Wednesday, Aug. 14. The home's occupants were outside, having been alerted by smoke detectors, when the fire department arrived on the scene. Smoke was showing from a garage window, and firefighters quickly gained access to the garage and put out the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters from Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Downers Grove,...
The most significant improvement project at Hinsdale Central High School over the summer, according to Principal Bill Walsh, didn't require any heavy equipment. "We renumbered all the rooms," Walsh revealed on a recent campus tour shortly before students returned. Rooms now have four-digit identifiers, with 0100 numbers in the basement, 1000 and up on the first floor and 2000 on the second. "We ran out of numbers," said Walsh, explaining the way expansion over the years had...
For most Americans, the Fourth of July is a day off. That's not the case for those on staff in the village of Hinsdale, who were out in full force last Thursday morning for the Independence Day parade. Which employees were working? "Like the whole village of Hinsdale," said Mike Hayes, superintendent of parks and recreation, listing off fire, police, public works, pool staff and administration. This year's parade is the second Hayes has directed since joining the village in...
Following residents’ comments at recent Hinsdale Village Board meetings regarding serious accidents at Fuller’s Car Wash, Village President Tom Cauley decided to do some research of his own. “There were a couple of residents who stood up and talked about previous accidents at the site, and it just didn’t ring a bell with me at all,” Cauley told The Hinsdalean Wednesday morning. “After that, I went back and had the police pull the reports and go through it. “It just didn’t jibe with what residents were saying had happened as...
Bruce L. Tobias, 68, of Woodridge, a former 30-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away April 14, 2024. He was born in Chicago in 1955 to Ralph and Anna Tobias. At age 18, Bruce entered the fire service as a cadet, serving for 15 years until he retired from the Hinsdale Fire Department in 1983. He married Patrice Foster on June 26, 1975, in Hinsdale. In 1975, Bruce entered into business with his father-in-law as co-owner of Foster ServiceMaster, and in 1998 joined ServiceMaster...
With Earth Day coming up next week and spring cleaning on many to-do lists, residents might be wondering what to do with unwanted items — and whether they can be recycled. Many items can be recycled, even if they can’t be placed in a curbside recycling bin, according to DuPage County’s website. As a reminder, curbside recycling in Hinsdale is limited to the following items: aluminum cans and clean foil; plastics (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7); glass bottles and jars; tin cans and empty aerosol cans; cardboard (cereal boxes, beve...
John Giannelli wanted his final shift with the Hinsdale Fire Department to feel like his first. "I found my old pillow and blanket," said the 33-year veteran of the force, who retired as chief on Friday. "I cooked dinner and stayed the night. Went on my last call. I made (the crew) breakfast. It brought back memories of how I started." It was a poignant conclusion to a career spent in the fire service. "It's all I've done since I was 18 years old," remarked Giannelli, who...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their meeting Tuesday, trustees: • recognized Fire Chief John Giannelli, who is retiring tomorrow, April 5, after 32 years of service with the village. He joined the fire department in 1991 as a full-time firefighter. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2006, captain in 2012 and chief in 2016. • awarded a construction contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services in an amount not to exceed $653,212 for the 2024 asphalt resurfacing program. Work will be done on Monroe Street from Sixth to...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other action Monday, board members: • voted unanimously to adopt new science resources, choosing Mystery Science for elementary schools at a cost of $238,850 and Elevate Science for middle schools at a cost of $335,298. Costs include online access, science kits, lab materials and professional development. The resources were piloted this year and are within the $600,000 budget. • agreed to lease 420 iPads for kindergartners and 440 iPads for third-graders as part of the iPad refr...
ATHLETES COMMIT TO COLLEGE PLAY The Hinsdale Central Athletic Department hosted and College Signing and Recognition Day event Feb. 7. The following athletes were recognized. • Burley Bokos, swimming, University of Tampa • Zari Dorris, track and field, University of Wisconsin — Whitewater • Alexander Hernandez, lacrosse, Carthage College • Adriana Hodneland, track and field, Washington and Lee University • Marko Ivanisevic, wrestling, University of Illinois • Emma Quast, volleyball, Washington University in St. Louis • Siena...
