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Every detail mattered to R. Harold Zook. The Hinsdale-based architect, whose early 20th-century interpretations of the traditional English cottage became iconic features of the local landscape, was as involved with the interior finishings as with the outward elevations. Mimi Collins is appreciative of that Zook quality as she rehabs his century-old gem at 4 E. Fifth St. "I love all his hand-forged hardware. The light fixtures and curtain rods, all the hand-hammered work," she...
Hinsdale Central's Grace Gruber competes during the Red Devil Invite girls cross country meet Sept. 7 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Gruber was one of four Red Devils to finish the 2.9-mile race. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Users of the dog park at Katherine Legge Memorial Park may soon need to obtain a permit in order to let their dogs run off leash. At Tuesday's meeting of the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission, Mike Hayes, superintendent of parks and recreation, told commissioners that incidents of dog fights, biting and running into non-designated areas has prompted the permitting recommendation. "That way we can prove vaccination, build a database," said Hayes, with dog owners...
Hinsdale Central senior Cooper Revord competes in the Red Devil Invite Saturday at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. The Devils scored 304 points and placed 12th in the cross county meet, which was won by Palatine with 102 points. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
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...
Reaching adulthood for those with special needs often means leaving behind structured schedules for a more independent lifestyle. That can be a daunting prospect for both the individual and their families, said Ryan Massengill, superintendent of recreation for Gateway Special Recreation Association, a consortium of local communities of which Hinsdale is a member. “We had a push from a lot of family members that had young people that were going to be exiting out of transition that wanted more recreation that was community b...
Hinsdale paddle tennis enthusiasts likely will have two new courts to use at Katherine Legge Memorial Park this fall or winter. "We feel like this proposal is a win-win-win situation," said Kevin Parks, a board member of the Hinsdale Platform Tennis Association, citing the village, HPTA and the public as beneficiaries. "Through our partnership with the village, we have been able to create a world-class facility now over at KLM park. "It competes with anything in public...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • held first reads on applications for liquor licenses for Hinsdale Prime Steak restaurant that is expected to open at 40 E. Hinsdale Ave. later this summer and Hinsdale Pantry at 5827 S. Madison St. Hinsdale Prime Steak is requesting a license allowing them to sell alcohol as well as invite customers to bring their own, with a corkage fee. Trustees signaled they will approve both applications on the second read at the July 16 board meeting. • held a first rea...
Each January, we talk to the leaders of seven major nonprofit agencies in Hinsdale about their experiences over the previous year and ask them to share one wish for the current year. The second article in this two-part series — focusing on Candor Health Education, Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House — will run Jan. 11. Hinsdale Historical Society With the village celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2023, it’s no surprise the past year was...
Samuel Elia, a lifelong resident of Burr Ridge, passed away Nov. 1, 2023. Sam, 71, was born in Hinsdale in 1952 and was the proud owner of Elia Sealcoating, a local business that he built and loved. He enjoyed working with his employees and customers, many of whom became his friends. Everyone liked Sam, who was kindhearted, funny and talented. Sam loved to play the guitar, write songs and sing - and yes, he was good. He was a huge Bears fan, being a season ticket holder for ma...
Katharine Andrew was in Hinsdale just once before accepting the position of manager at the Hinsdale Historical Society. During the "one horrible semester" that she spent on the Niles North High School cross country team, Andrew traveled to Katherine Legge Memorial Park and still recalls the beautiful, historic homes she saw along the way. After her interview last year at Hinsdale's Immanuel Hall, she found herself excited once again by the town's history. "I couldn't say no...
Hinsdale Central's Smith Maxwell keeps pace with a group of Glenbard West runners as the Red Devils hosted the Hilltoppers for a dual meet Sept. 28 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Maxwell and his teammates defeated their conference rival 28-31. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Sept. 26. Arrest for active warrant Larry L. Walton, 26, 317 Thistle Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested for speeding and for an active arrest warrant out of DuPage County at 9:28 a.m. Sept. 24 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. He was taken to the DuPage County Sheriff’s office. Vehicles burglarized at KLM Windows on two vehicles were broken, and a purse and a laptop were taken from the interiors between 11:35 and 11:55 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Katherine Legge Memorial Park lot, 5905 S...
Like most kids growing up in Hinsdale, Ella Horstman spent part of each summer at the village's parks, the community pool, and of course, attending the Fourth of July parade. It wasn't until this summer that she took a peak behind the curtain to see the work and planning involved with making those activities available. "Seeing how everything works is really interesting," said Horstman, who is about to complete her summer internship with the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports June 12. DUI arrests • Neeha C. Gill, 23, 717 Front St., Lisle, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol level above .08, speeding, failure to signal when required and improper lane use at 8:25 p.m. June 8 in the 800 block of South Madison Street. The suspect also was in possession of a suspected controlled substance in pill form. She was charged and released to appear in court, with additional charges pending the results of the l...
From street names to park names, clues to the village’s history are everywhere in town. Ayres Street is named after Anson Ayers (who later changed the spelling of his last name), who purchased 80 acres in Hinsdale that he knew would become residential property. Katherine Legge Memorial Park was a gift from Alexander Legge to memorialize his wife, who died unexpectedly before they had a chance to build their dream home on the 52 acres on County Line. Robbins Park pays homage t...
The Hinsdale Central boys cross country team welcomed Benet and Fenwick to its Red Devil Tri meet Aug. 25 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Central runners earned the top four finishes in the 1.98-mile race. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
People across the United States look forward to July 4 as a day to spend with family and friends, to relax and to celebrate. But for Maggie South of the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department, it's showtime. Preparations for Hinsdale's annual Fourth of July parade begin in February, South said, and culminate with one of the biggest events of the year for the village where she has worked since November 2018. "We're there to see that everything goes as smoothly as possible,"...
Like so many event venues during the pandemic, The Lodge at Katherine Legge Park had some extremely quiet months the last two years. But that changed in a big way last October. “We had the biggest October on record,” said Heather Bereckis, Hinsdale’s superintendent of parks and recreation. That breakout was due largely to the backlog of wedding celebrations halted by COVID-19, she related. “We had a lot of people from 2020 that were finally able to schedule for the fall of 2021,” she explained. June and August weren’t t...
You don’t need to venture far for spring break fun. Attractions are plentiful in Hinsdale and neighboring towns for amusement and enrichment. Here are a few to check out. Stop by the library The library is offer a spring break scavenger hunt from Monday to Friday of spring break. Find the hidden pictures, solve the puzzle and win a prize. Read a story in March and April while strolling in the Youth Services Department to receive a special prize. Enjoy virtual programs from the comfort of home, with Chinese nursery rhymes from...
You won't find any cubicles or stuffy conference rooms at Hilary Poshek's place of work. Tucked inside a nearly 100-year-old home designed by a famous local architect, Poshek's office is surrounded by 52 acres of trees and parkland known as Katherine Legge Memorial Park. As sales and events manager at The Lodge at KLM Park, Poshek spends her days showing potential event hosts what the venue has to offer and helping them to imagine how they will temporarily transform the rustic...
Debs, honor guard presented Twenty-six debutantes and 24 members of the honor guard were presented at the 58th annual Hinsdale Assembly ball Dec. 23, at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. The debutantes are Caitlin Brady, Charlotte Callahan, June Cashman, Leah Cecchini, Jayne Crouthamel, Gianna Dugan, Isabella Facchini, Katrina Geiersbach, Emma Gillman, Phoebe Goebel, Olivia Guido, Elizabeth Haarlow, Ella Kisluk, Alexandra Klein, Greer Lagor, Avery Mavon, Susannah Melkus, Lauren Oleferchik, Olivia Ostrowski, Julia Paulman, Delaney...
Dog-owning users of Katherine Legge Memorial Park persuaded Hinsdale officials not to shift them to a smaller facility in the park. At Tuesday night's parks and recreation commission meeting, commissioners unanimously voted against recommending the creation of a 3.35-acre gated dog area, accessible from morning to night, at the 5901 S. County Line Road park. Dogs are currently free to roam 13.5 acres across the north end of the park during limited morning and evening hours....
Hinsdale Central runners Braxton Bokos and Aaron Doorhy compete in a dual meet Sept. 30 against Downers Grove North at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. The Red Devils are preparing for the conference meet and state post-season events in the coming weeks. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale’s Katherine Legge Memorial Park may soon become home to the village’s first dedicated dog park. At a special parks and recreation commission meeting Sept. 14, commissioners heard a plan to create a 3.35-acre fenced area in the southwest corner of KLM for dogs and their owners. Users would need to register to enter the gated space, but the facility would be available during park hours instead of just the limited morning and evening hours off-leash dogs are currently allowed in the park, village officials said. “It...
