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With the debut of 2020 comes the opening - or continuation - of a number of entertaining and thought-provoking productions at the area's theater venues. From plays to musicals, Shakespeare to Shrek, here are upcoming offerings on local stages for all ages. The Nerd' Jan. 16-26 Theatre of Western Springs 4384 Hampton Ave. (708) 246-4043 https://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com Get ready to laugh when a nice guy from Terre Haute hosts the house guest from hell. Times: 8 p.m. Jan....
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...
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...
’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...
Evening and weekend games. Calls with recruiters. Early morning and after school practices. Emails to and from parents. Coaching a team at Hinsdale Central High School requires a lot of hours - and a lot of dedication. For coaches who are married and have kids, the schedule affects their families as well. The Hinsdalean talked to the spouses of three Central coaches about how the job has impacted their families. Here are their stories. New baby, new coaching job Kelly and...
‘Lights and Miracles’ Dec. 19 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale The Sounds Good! choir will perform eight holiday songs under the direction of Jonathan Miller and accompanied by Richard Sladek. Sounds Good! is a choir of older adults who, regardless of experience or ability, seek arts education and performance opportunities under a professional artist. Time: 7 p.m. Supper with St. Nick Dec. 20-23 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 275-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Make the holiday season special by...
DEBS, HONOR GUARD TO BE PRESENTED Twenty-two debutantes and 28 honor guard will be presented at the 56th annual Hinsdale Assembly Ball be Monday, Dec. 23, at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort. The ball is the culmination of a busy year for these young women and men, who learned about the importance of philanthropy and community service through a variety of volunteer service experiences. For 2019, the Hinsdale Assembly has committed to donate $100,000 to Hinsdale Hospital’s St. Thomas Hospice — a nonprofit organization dev...
Bravo to the cast and crew of the holiday production “A Christmas Carol: In Concert” held at the Hinsdale Community House last weekend! From the creative staging, the cheery music, to the actors both young and older — it was such an enjoyable evening. My favorite part was the inclusion of a few contemporary songs that went perfectly with the story line. Congratulations to Jimmy McDermott (director) and all involved! — Phyllis Wieher, Downers Grove...
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the townThe Hinsdaleans were scurrying, they rushed all around.For last-minute gifts and cards they did sprint,Armed with lists and ideas and maybe some hints. Gateway and Grant squares and downtown they traveledBut with each stop, their nerves did unravel.The hustle and bustle had dampened their mood.They were tired and cranky and needed some food. They stopped for some lunch and looked over the list.To finish their shopping, they knew they’d persist.But they wanted muc...
Breaking bread with loved ones is perhaps the most cherished ingredient of the holiday season - for adults anyway - as millions will take to the roadways or skies this coming week to gather around tables teeming with festive victuals. For many, however, the struggle to make ends meet means such a feast is mere fantasy. But Hinsdale's Mary Lyne and her team of soup kitchen ministry volunteers at Grace Episcopal Church work to make it reality for dozens throughout the year. Ever...
Part of what makes the holidays special are the traditions that adults and children alike come to know and love. One group of residents is bringing a special tradition back to life this holiday season, while two organizations are inviting residents to annual events that promise to help get folks in the Christmas spirit. Luminaria tradition reignited The residents of Golfview Hills will resurrect a longtime holiday tradition this year by setting out luminaria on Christmas Eve....
Cheers to a holiday season - It's been a busy month for music students at Hinsdale Central. The choirs have had several concerts in the school and around town. The Madrigal Concert Dec. 3 was held at The Community House. In its 10th year, the concert is a Renaissance holiday tradition featuring the Chamber Choir with the royal court singers, jesters and town criers also performing. The Holiday Winds and String Octet delighted audience members throughout the evening as...
After spending their first few months away at school, a group of students will return home to Hinsdale over winter break to celebrate their cumulative efforts volunteering and raising money for a vital nonprofit. Members of this year's Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Assembly will mark the completion of a two-year, $200,000 fundraising commitment to AMITA Health Adventist St. Thomas Hospice Care to support its bereavement camps for children who have lost loved ones. "The...
Next Chapter Social Club: Interactive ‘Elf’ screening Dec. 12 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. (630) 986-1976 https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info Next Chapter Social Club is a series of programs specially designed for teens 16 and older and adults with disabilities. Each attendee will receive a bag of props and treats to be used at certain times throughout the movie “Elf.” Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RR Holly Jolly Trolley Dec. 13 Immanuel Hall 302 S. Grant St., Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehistory.org (630) 789-2600 View the...
Mary Rose Blaskovich, 92, of Western Springs, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 7, 2019. A loving and doting aunt, lifelong faithful Catholic and simple, unpretentious woman, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary was born to Ben and Mary Blaskovich in the family home in Hinsdale in 1926. She attended elementary school in Hinsdale, and a school for the blind or visually impaired in her early childhood, as she was born with visual difficulties....
Mary Rose Blaskovich, 92, of Western Springs, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 7, 2019. A loving and doting aunt, lifelong faithful Catholic and simple, unpretentious woman, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary was born to Ben and Mary Blaskovich in the family home in Hinsdale in 1926. She attended elementary school in Hinsdale, and a school for the blind or visually impaired in her early childhood, as she was born with visual difficulties. Upon her graduation from Hinsdale Township High...
Girls & the goats - A herd of goats was seen moving through The Community House a couple of weeks ago. They didn't bust loose from a passing truck; instead they were trucked in from Blue Sky Farm's Goat Yoga program. The goat yoga was hosted by Strong•Selfie, a subscription, gift box and event company for girls. Several dozen girls along with their moms took part in the goat yoga. Although the event looked like more fun than yoga. Amelia Cook, Katie Matricaria and Audrey G...
Joe Chiodo of Downers Grove, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School's class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the...
Get the holiday cheer cranked up at the Hinsdale Christmas Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 6, in downtown Hinsdale. The 54th annual event, sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, will feature Cookie's Carousel, the Kiddie Express train, animated characters, strolling carolers, giveaways and more. Eva Field, the chamber's president and CEO, said visitors will recognize most of the attractions. "We haven't really added anything new," Field said. But she added that...
Vishnu Srinivasan has lived in Hinsdale for only two years, but he's no stranger to the area. He grew up in Oak Brook and graduated from Hinsdale Central before going on to earn his degree in finance from the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from Harvard Business School. Joining the Hinsdale Economic Development Commission was a no-brainer for Srinivasan. "I've always been interested in business, and I like living in a community where there is a vibrant retail offering...
Joe Chiodo, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School’s class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the sports field. After graduating high school, Chiodo volunteered f...
D86 CIO SELECTED TO PRESENT In conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Keith Bockwoldt, Hinsdale High School District 86’s chief information officer, was invited by CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) to present at a conference and help lead a webinar about the issue of cybersecurity. The presentation, which was titled, “Prevention: Building a Security Program from Nothing,” was focused on how to build a security program by leveraging current resources and using stakeholder analysis and risk assessmen...
If you’re a fan of Food Network, you know about the importance of balance. For every sweet ingredient, you need a salty one. At Thanksgiving, we often find ourselves writing a sugary editorial about all the things we have to be thankful for here in Hinsdale. And thankful we are. But sometimes you get a taste for something a little salty. And so, today, we offer up our own “Thank You Notes,” inspired by the one and only Jimmy Fallon. • Thank you, e-learning days in Hinsdale High School District 86, for ruining every snow da...
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green been casserole, pumpkin pie. These are the dishes that will grace tables throughout Hinsdale and around the country on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks to the efforts of HCS Family Services, families who can't afford a special holiday dinner still will be able to enjoy one. "We opened early because we had 20 people waiting in line," HCS Executive Director Stan Cook said Saturday morning at the Memorial Building, where 150 dinners were...
The yellow brick road is passing through Western Springs this month, and a number of Hinsdale residents are following it to make their stage dreams come true. The Actors with Special Needs theater troupe is performing "The Wizard of Oz" Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22-24, in Lyons Township High School's South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road. At dress rehearsal this week, cast members polished their line delivery, blocking and musical numbers under...
