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In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Hinsdale Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April. “Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement will boost enforcement effor...
The Hinsdale Police Department announced that it made one DUI arrest and one arrest for driving with a suspended license during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. It also issued 16 speeding tickets and eight citations for other violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code. The motorist who was arrested for DUI was also charged with a felony obstruction of justice complaint. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason — to save lives,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. The department joined forces with state and local l...
I closely eyeballed the stop sign at the intersection of Fourth and Lincoln streets. It appeared to be in good working order. "STOP" was spelled correctly, the red was the appropriate hue and all eight sides were visible. No branches, bushes, parked vehicles or other man-made shrouds blocked its view. I was perplexed. If the sign was in good working order, why were so many drivers not fully stopping? Or ignoring it altogether? I thought about calling the manufacturer to ask...
Bond was set at $500,000 Friday for a Chicago man accused of breaking into a Hinsdale home in the 400 block of Woodside on March 9. Franshawn Whittenburg, 50, of the 8400 block of South Peoria Street, is charged with one count of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. Because of Whittenburg’s criminal history, if found guilty, he is subject to Mandatory Class X sentencing, which carries a sentence of six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. A neighbor alerted the homeowner about a vehicle backed into the h...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 8. DUI arrest Pedro Porcayo, 41, 7461 Blackburn Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid license, improper lane use, having an uninsured vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver at 11:54 p.m. March 5 at Route 83 and 63rd Street. He was charged and released to appear in court. Warrant service arrests • Zachary T Graham, 30, 1814 Versailles Road, Lexington, Ken., was arrested on a warrant out of...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Feb. 21. DUI arrest Matthew Hinojosa, 23, 301 Chatelaine Court, Willowbrook, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, improper lane use, failure to signal when changing lanes and driving with one headlight at 2:43 a.m. Feb. 19 at Ogden Avenue and York Road. He was charged and released to appear in court. Man arrested on warrant Michael R. Kearney, 34, 3821 Arthur Ave., Brookfield, turned himself in at 9:21...
"I remember putting on the uniform for the first time and looking in the mirror. And I was proud," assistant village manager/director of public safety Brad Bloom told Hinsdale trustees Tuesday, reflecting on nearly four decades of village employment that began as a patrol officer. "These 38 years have gone by like that," he said, snapping his fingers. Bloom, who is retiring Friday, was honored by the village board at its meeting with a proclamation lauding a career that...
Hinsdale police made two driving under the influence arrests during the recent Super Bowl enforcement campaign. One of the motorists charged with DUI was also charged with a felony for possession of a controlled substance. Officers who participated in the enforcement campaign also issued 14 speeding tickets, one distracted driving citation and three citations for other violations to the during the enforcement effort, which ran from Feb. 10-13. The initiative was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by...
Residents can take advantage of opportunities to recycle holiday items over the next few weeks. The village of Hinsdale will collect real Christmas trees for free when placed at the curb during the weeks following New Year’s Day. All decorations and trimming must be removed. An artificial tree is treated as a bulk item, however, and requires two garbage stickers for collection. Light strands that are dim or not working can be taken to one of these sites (by the date noted): • Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road (un...
Hinsdale Police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign through Jan. 2. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “We will show zero tolerance for alcohol and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.” Before the holiday fun begins, remembe...
The village of Hinsdale wishes to share the following reminders with residents regarding winter weather. Personnel and plowing equipment are ready for any snow or ice removal that may be needed throughout the winter season. Please note the village’s snow removal plan which prioritizes plowing and/or salting operations in the following order: • main arterial roads, central business district roads, and school routes • train platforms • secondary streets • sidewalk circuits • cul-de-sacs • parking lots • alleys • town clean-up...
Last week, I had the good fortune of completing the Hinsdale Citizen’s Police Academy. Officer Karen Kowal, who was the primary instructor, guided the class through the 10-session, once-a-week evening program that gave us a “soup to nuts” look at the day-to-day challenges of being a law enforcement officer. While the course is not intended to land us a job on the force, almost every matter that a police officer could face each day was covered by members of the department, from the police chief to the newest members of the d...
How can holiday trash be kept out of landfills? From the dazzling displays of decorations to the parties teeming with presents and plates of goodies, the holidays are not exactly a time of moderation. Amidst this celebratory crescendo of consumption, we can offer a gift to Mother Nature by making recycling and repurposing seasonal traditions as well. While the holidays come and go in a wink of St. Nick's eye, the garbage left behind in landfills leaves an impact on the...
With the holidays in full swing, Hinsdale Police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign through Jan. 2. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “We will show zero tolerance for alcohol and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.” Befo...
With the holidays in full swing, the Hinsdale Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign. “We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the dangers of impaired drivers,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie...
Stronger than expected revenues in 2022 have created an opportunity for the village to bolster its capital improvement and master infrastructure work in 2023. “The revenues are coming in really well,” village manager Kathleen Gargano told trustees at a Nov. 30 committee of the whole meeting, which also was attended by members of the village’s finance commission. “The CIP could use a little bit of a boost of funds based on the projects that we have slated for next year and moving forward.” Staff is recommending a $2 million tr...
The Hinsdale Police Department has released the results of its “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Thanksgiving traffic safety campaign Nov. 18-28, During the campaign, police made three arrests for driving under the influence, one arrest for no valid license and one warrant arrest, while issuing 30 citations for speeding and 11 more for other violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code. “Our officers patrol year-round to keep motorists buckled up and impaired drivers off the roads,” said Deputy Chief Thoma...
Hinsdale police are looking for a few good men — and women — to apply for one of two open officer positions with starting pay of $75,885. “We’re aggressively recruiting because the market is so slim,” Chief Brian King said. “We started to see a downward trend during the last cycle.” The department typically recruits officers every two years. Over his 36 years in law enforcement, King has seen cycles with 200 applicants seeking one or two positions. “In our last cycle, I think we had 60 applicants for four positions. We’r...
The man Hinsdale police arrested Oct. 31 in the central business district has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, 35-year-old Yahaira Gordon. Timothy A. Gordon, 46, of Montgomery, Ill., also has been charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), possession of a firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification card (Class 3 felony) and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with no FOID card (Class 4 felony) along with domestic battery and a...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Nov. 8. Arrest for suspended license Keisha Johnson, 48, 818 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, was arrested for driving with a suspended license, driving an uninsured vehicle and having a suspended registration at 2:48 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 10 block of South Garfield Avenue. She was charged and released to appear in court. Warrant arrests • Samantha J. Guisinger, 31, 8758 Pelican Drive, Hodgkins, was arrested on a warrant out of McHenry County at 10:54 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 100 block of E...
As staffers finalize the fiscal year 2023 budget for the village of Hinsdale, one important component is the capital improvement plan. The five-year CIP identifies $12.5 million worth of expenses slated for 2023-27. Next year’s budget includes $2.4 million — $958,500 for public services, $550,000 for parks and rec, $484,600 for police, $251,280 for administration/finance/information/technology, $135,000 for economic development and $69,000 for fire. Village manager Kathleen Gargano noted the village does not always spend the...
The man Hinsdale police arrested Monday afternoon in the central business district has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, 35-year-old Yahaira Gordon. Timothy A. Gordon, 46, of Montgomery, Ill., also has been charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), possession of a firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification card (Class 3 felony) and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with no F...
A public works department staffing shortage compelled Hinsdale trustees last week to contract with a private firm to perform snow removal services this winter. The unanimous vote at the village board’s Oct. 18 to pay Beverly Companies nearly $45,000 to shovel and salt the main downtown train station and the Highland train station for the 2022-23 winter season underscored the challenges facing both public and private sector employers in recruiting enough workers. “Normally the public works group plows and salts these are...
Hinsdale police were waiting Wednesday afternoon to learn if charges would be filed against a man they arrested Monday afternoon in the central business district. At about 2 p.m., a Hinsdale officers spotted a vehicle sought in a homicide that occurred about noon in far west suburban Montgomery. One male driver was in the vehicle, which was parked on Garfield Avenue just north of First Street. Hinsdale officers blocked the vehicle into the parking space and safely took the driver into custody. They recovered a firearm from...
Hinsdale police officers conducting enhanced patrols due to burglaries and auto thefts occurring in neighboring jurisdictions observed two stolen vehicles in the area of Ninth and Madison streets at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 19, the department reported. Both vehicles fled from officers eastbound on 55th Street, and the pursuit was terminated due to speed. A residential video from the 200 block of West Ninth shows multiple offenders exiting vehicles and checking car doors, and a resident in the 400 block of East Ninth reported that a...
