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Helene "Lorraine" Wolfe, nee Rosedale, 93, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 19, 2023. Lorraine was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1929 to Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Helene Rosedale. She grew up in Canton, Ohio, where her father was a successful plastic surgeon. Lorraine met the love of her life, Jim Wolfe while she studied and graduated from Trinity University in Washington, D.C. They were married Dec. 29, 1951, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Canton....
Do you know for whom the village of Hinsdale is named? If you don’t, you’re certainly not alone. Actually there is no definitive answer as to how the village got its name. “Now, before turning to the subject of how William Robbins was to actually create the village of Hinsdale, it would be wise to examine the one issue which, in this past century, has caused more argument and controversy than any other: the questions of how, why, by whom and for whom Hinsdale was named,” Timothy Bakken wrote in “Hinsdale,” published i...
Hinsdale once again is offering is snow shoveling program to connect residents in need with residents seeking ways to volunteer and contribute to their community. Individuals looking to give back, or who are seeking community service/volunteer hours are encouraged to complete the application on the village website at www.villageofhinsdale.org. Contact information of participating individuals will be shared with residents in need of snow shoveling assistance. Residents will contact the volunteers directly when assistance is...
Happy 150th anniversary, Hinsdale! Of course, it’s a little early to extend a happy anniversary wish, seeing as the village’s incorporation date is April 1, 1873. But this is the start of the sesquicentennial (a fancy word for 150th) year, and we’re excited to celebrate the occasion by sharing more about the village’s history with readers. The question is, where to begin? Hugh Dugan spends the first 92 pages of his 1949 book, “Village on the County Line,” writing about Hinsdale’s history prior to its incorporation...
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...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Jan. 3 and 9. Trespass to vehicle arrests Hinsdale police arrested four individuals for criminal trespass to vehicle in connection with a Dec. 1 incident at Continental Motors, 420 E. Ogden Ave. They are Rahul Nair, 19, 928 Thomas Ave., and Donnie Valdez, 18, 916 Elgin Ave., both of Forest Park; and Lathan Fields, 18, 1194 S. Kenilworth Ave., and Terrell L. Herron, 18, 328 Wisconsin Ave., both of Oak Park. Police were dispatched to the dealership for a report of suspects...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their Jan. 3 meeting, trustees • learned that the online parking permit system experienced some delays but should be ready to go by the end of the week. Drivers also will have the option to scan a QR code to pay for short-term parking by the hour or day in certain lots. • heard an update on the Trinity Sober Living litigation from Village President Tom Cauley. In a Dec. 19 decision, a federal court refused to allow Trinity to amend its complaint to claim the village had fil...
In the final article in this annual two-part series, leaders of Hinsdale’s nonprofits take a look back at 2022 and share one wish for 2023. The Hinsdale Historical Society, Hinsdale Humane Society and Wellness House were featured in the first installment Jan. 5. Candor Health Education After offering more than 90 percent of its sex ed and drug eduction courses online in 2021, Candor Health Education is back to putting educators in front of students. “March picked up and April and May were just crazy,” Executive Direc...
Every January, The Hinsdalean checks in with the leaders of the seven nonprofit agencies in the village, inviting them to share highlights of the previous year and a wish for the new one. This is the first of two installments. The second on Jan. 12 will feature Candor (formerly Robert Crown), Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House. Hinsdale Historical Society One woman took center stage at the Hinsdale Historical Society last year. “Loie Fuller was the poster child for the HHS in 2...
Happy Mild Year! That's been 2023's opening act thus far, anyway (quite a contrast from Christmas in the Arctic). But don't fret, winter sports enthusiasts, conditions favorable to keep the skates, skis and sleds from hibernating are sure to eventually return. Hinsdale and its surrounds offer a number of activities to give you that winter workout. Here are a few: Hit the ice The village-operated rink at Burns Field, 320 N. Vine St., will operate when weather permits (four to...
Our community had an amazing opportunity to directly help our own residents and those from surrounding communities recovering from alcohol and drug abuse. But rather than support Trinity Sober Living homes , the Hinsdale Village Board has fought for over three years and spent over $1.5 million in legal fees to prevent Trinity from owning a home in Hinsdale. Per Michael Owens, executive director of Trinity Sober living, the audience served is private pay and 90 percent of its clients live within 10 miles of the home. More...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Jan. 4. Arrest for cocaine, suspended license Curtis Hernandez, 27, 121 Hudson St., Westmont, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license at 12:16 a.m. Dec. 22 in the 600 block of West 55th Street. A small quantity of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle. DUI arrest Jungpeng Hao, 35, 13535 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago. was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to yield turning left and driving too fast for...
Before Hinsdale - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the front inside cover of Hugh Dugan's book, "Village on the County Line," which was published in 1949. "At the map's center is what is now York Road and Ogden Avenue. The plank road (Ogden Avenue) is shown running east to west through Brush Hill." For more information on the early days of Hinsdale, see the story on Page 7 and the editorial on Page 10....
Hinsdale soon will have a new gated community off Monroe Street near Ogden Avenue. Julie Laux of J. Jordan Homes is purchasing the 2.2 acres on Kensington Court to build eight single-family homes. And the Hinsdale Village Board gave her permission Tuesday night to install a metal sliding gate at the entrance to the subdivision. Laux told trustees she has worked carefully to come up with a concept that will sell. “The people I talked to, the gate is very important and to me i...
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...
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...
Hinsdale once again is offering a snow shoveling program to connect residents in need with residents seeking ways to volunteer and contribute to their community. Individuals looking to give back, or who are seeking community service/volunteer hours are encouraged to complete the application on the village website at www.villageofhinsdale.org. Contact information of participating individuals will be shared with residents in need of snow shoveling assistance. Residents will contact the volunteers directly when assistance is...
As we reflect on the highs and lows of 2022, we are also compelled to turn our collective gaze to 2023 and consider the possibilities for beneficial and constructive development as a community. Here are our resolutions for the year ahead. • Preserve and protect The village should continue to promote the historic overlay district it created earlier this year and the incentives available to homeowners looking to renovate qualifying properties. The program will be effective only to the extent that people are made aware of it i...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board were not scheduled to meet the week of Jan. 2-6 as of Dec. 28....
Brisk sales and happy customers marked the Christmas shopping season in Hinsdale this year, several merchants agreed. “It was fantastic, excellent, great,” said Jim Loufman, who owns King Keyser Ski and Bicycle with Rick Johnson. “A lot of people wanted to get out and recreate. It seemed there was generous gift giving.” The fact that King Keyser is one of only a handful of ski shops coupled with heavy snowfall in Colorado, Utah and Montana resorts has kept customers coming into the shop. “We were full throttle, starting...
Hinsdale voters will see only one contested race on the ballot when they head to the polls April 4. Five candidates will vie for three seats on the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board in the consolidated general election. Kay Gallo of Clarendon Hills, former D86 board member and board president, is seeking to return to office. Also running are Asma Akhras of Darien, Andrew Catton of Hinsdale, Cat Greenspon of Burr Ridge and Deborah Willoughby of Westmont. None of the three candidates whose terms are expiring — board P...
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...
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town The 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 traveled But 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 s...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 26-30....
Olivia Deverall along with Lee and Jack Broz were among the first of hundreds of children to take a bite out of Christmas this season in Burlington Park during the village's "Holidays in Hinsdale" event. Along with the cookie decorating, the village of Hinsdale and Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce sponsor horse-drawn carriage rides and a visit with Santa in his workshop. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
