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My dog is exhausted. It's one of the unexpected side effects of the "social distancing" we're all doing. Dogs are experiencing, as one Facebook post called it, unprecedented levels of People Being Home. And it's wearing Lizzy out. I feel somewhat exhausted by this COVID-19 situation, too. I've been trying to spend more time outdoors, get as much exercise as I can, keep things in perspective and get lost in a good escape novel (currently Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol"). I've...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Monday, trustees: • referred to the plan commission a request for a public hearing on a temporary moratorium on issuing demolition permits for homes within the Robbins Park Historic District and Central Business District as well as any landmarked or historically significant homes villagewide. The move comes in the wake of the razing or imminent teardowns of several historic properties in Robbins Park for redevelopment, raising concerns that the neighborhood is losing the c...
Note: The following programs had not been canceled due to COVID-19 when this listing was finalized Tuesday. Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Bunny April 10 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 725-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Enjoy a tasty springtime buffet and a visit from the Easter Bunny, who will pose for photos and pass out an Easter treat. Mimosas and bloody Marys are available for $6. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $36 adults, $27 children ages 4-12, free for children 3 and younger. RR, MD Breakfast with the East...
The race to stop COVID-19 has meant unfortunate halts to many normal rhythms in society, with sports disruptions being among the more high-profile. Locally, Hinsdale student-athletes competing at the college level have seen their seasons abruptly ended, while Hinsdale Central spring athletes remain in limbo. Village-based leagues have also had to make significant adjustments. Central graduate Mia Chiappe was preparing to swim with her Denison University teammates at the NCAA...
Disappointment and heartbreak. Those two words describe how many are feeling as entertainment venues are closed, restaurants are limited to carryout and performances and fundraisers are canceled due to COVID-19. The Hinsdale Auxiliary chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago had planned to hold its annual fundraiser, Tablescapes, this Saturday. The board met last Friday and voted unanimously to postpone the event until Sunday, Sept. 20. That was a tough decision for...
Rachel LaBanco, 95, of Oak Brook passed away March 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1924 in Chicago. She is survived by her children, Sam (Carol) LaBanco, Carol (Steven) Szafalowicz and Jeanine LaBanco; her grandchildren, Kelly (Rory) Zacher, Sam Jr. (Sonia) LaBanco and Troy (Alexa) Szafalowicz; and her great-grandchildren, Lilly, Ella, Rocco and Luca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam LaBanco. A prayer service and committal blessing were held...
Hinsdale trustees are aligned on the notion of steering central business district employees to the soon-to-be-completed parking deck. But they diverge on whether residents and nonresidents should have the same access to on-street parking. At a special village board meeting Monday, trustees conducted a first read of a proposal to convert the current metered spaces in the downtown to free three-hour parking (see map) and making the 189 spaces in the deck free for up to six...
A teardown wave is once again causing consternation in the village of Hinsdale. A generation ago, it was the scourge of new McMansions dwarfing neighboring older homes and altering the community’s landscape. Today, in an era when reality programs show us how easily old can be made new, the hand-wringing is over the demolition of vintage homes. Twenty-four homes have been torn down in the Robbins Park neighborhood since that area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The village board is poised to i...
Early voting for the Tuesday, March 17, presidential primary election is now available at the following DuPage County locations near Hinsdale: • Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. • Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Road • Oak Brook Village Hall, 1200 Oak Brook Road Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14. For those in Cook County, these locations are closest: • Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. • Hodgkins Village Hall, 8990 Lyon...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 District office 115 W. 55th St., Clarendon Hills On the draft agenda: Neighborhood Preschool special education spotlight, internet safety and filtering, staffing report, fund balance strategy discussion, Oak roofing project bid award, placement appeals process, math bridge, middle school scheduling, data cable and route/switch upgrade, action to dismiss and nonrenew probationary teachers Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Hinsdale...
The village of Hinsdale and local school districts report that they are closely monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus. Brad Bloom, assistant village manager and director of public safety, said Wednesday that village manager Kathleen Gargano has been participating in COVID-19 informational conference calls at the state, county and regional levels. No village events or meetings had been canceled due to the pandemic, but that crews hired to clean its facilities were asked to provide additional cleaning sessions, he...
In the midst of a possible moratorium on teardowns and changes to the zoning code, the Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission conducted a regular slate of business at its March 4 meeting. The commission's task last week was to review applications to demolish three homes in the Robbins Park Historic District, all of which are listed as contributing structures. Public hearings were scheduled for the homes at 716 S. Oak St., 419 S. Oak St. and 641 S. Elm St. The hearing on...
Paul Edward Purcell Sr., 73, of Hinsdale died Feb. 28, 2020, in Sarasota, Florida from complications from cancer. His wife and four children were with him at his death. Paul was born in 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the third child of Philip and Shirley Sorensen Purcell. His father successfully ran the Continental Insurance Agency in Salt Lake City. Paul was 5 years old when his mother died of cancer, leaving behind him, his older sister Ann and his older brother, Philip....
Four months ago Stop 5G Hinsdale & Neighbors was formed. Since then, we have made significant progress, but much more remains to be done. We have had town hall educational presentations. We have diligently worked with our village board and staff, resulting in the hiring of a lobbyist and an engineer who will review each telecom application for its impact on our community. We have convinced Sen. Durbin to cosponsor a federal bill (S2012) and Rep. Mazzochi to sponsor a state bill (HB-4653) that will allow the return of local au...
“From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation. Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contribution went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built American was as vital as that of the men whose name we know so well.” — President Jimmy Carter With those words, our nation’s 39th president designated March 2-8, 1980, as National Women’s History W...
When Jim Piontowski started his new job with the village of Hinsdale, Jimmy Carter was president. Sports fans were discovering a new source of sports information called ESPN, and Americans had yet to fall in love with Pac Man. A lot has changed in and around Hinsdale since January 21, 1980. But one constant is Piontowski, who for 40 years has enjoyed his job as building maintenance supervisor for the village he considers home. Although he now lives in nearby Darien with his...
In an effort to stem the teardown tide of historic homes in the village, officials are exploring ways to promote preservation. At Tuesday night's village board meeting, trustees discussed measures including a moratorium on demolitions after Village President Tom Cauley said 716 S. and 419 S. Oak St. were poised to be razed. Both sit in the National Register's Robbins Park Historic District in southeast Hinsdale. Cauley told trustees that the village's historic preservation com...
Early voting for the Tuesday, March 17, presidential primary election is now available at the following DuPage County locations near Hinsdale: • Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. • Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Road • Oak Brook Village Hall, 1200 Oak Brook Road Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through March 14. For those in Cook County, these locations are closest: • Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. • Hodgkins Village Hall, 8990 Lyons St. Hours are 9 a.m...
The second annual Hinsdale Restaurant Week is just about ready to be served up, and village eateries are preparing a bounty of fare and special prix fixe menus to gave patrons' palates something to celebrate. The event, sponsored by Hinsdale's economic development commission, runs from Sunday to Sunday, March 1-8, and involves 10 Hinsdale restaurants (see the following page for a full list of participants and their special offerings.} One of the culinary establishments taking...
Leap Day! That quadrennial quirk of our time-marking system — rendering the shortest month a little less short and making winter seem a LOT longer — is upon us. But we shouldn’t complain about more days on the calendar. It’s a gift, really, these extra 24 hours that open wide the doors to experiences and activities that would be unthinkable in a normal 8,760-hour span. Activities like The Community Revue that hits The Community House stage tomorrow and Saturday, for example. How many times over the last few decades have yo...
Hinsdale residents should receive information soon about the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. In early March, households will start receiving their census login information in the mail and the census response website will go live. For the first time, each home will receive an invitation to respond to the census online, on the phone or through the mail. When completing the census, residents should will include everyone living in their...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: new parking regulations for central business district, new cable Public Education government fees, exterior appearance and site plan for KLM paddle court warming hut, resolutions supporting local control of 5G deployment...
Hinsdale Central’s voter-approved improvements took a step closer to reality last week after the Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals both granted and recommended variance requests from Hinsdale High School District 86. At the Feb. 19 ZBA meeting, board members approved their final decisions to grant variances under their authority related to athletic field fencing and another to provide relief from height and screening requirements for the construction of two soccer field team shelters and a press box. Favorable recommendations...
Back in the olden days, when I taught literature, I often began with a broad discussion of what "comedy" and "tragedy" mean. Broadly speaking, classical comedy is a structure; the stories may begin with mayhem, but they end by bringing people together. Song and dance are the most frequent-used symbols of this social harmony. Comedy, strictly speaking, is not necessarily funny; it can be humorous, but that's not what "makes" a comedy a comedy. When we laugh at something on a...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • voted 6-0 to increase the price of vehicle stickers from $40 to $48 as part of a comprehensive parking plan that will go into effect after the new parking deck at Hinsdale Middle School opens. The village is required to have the stickers ready for sale March 1, which is why the decision had to be made this month. Trustee Matt Posthuma said he would have liked to have all the components of the new parking plan in place before taking the vote. “I think it wou...
