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Pictures from the past - Marla Zegart sent in this photo of her store, "Excentrique," which she owned from 1994-2008 in downtown Hinsdale. The store was located at 42 S. Washington St., which is the current home of Lepa Boutique. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • approved an ordinance regulating valet services and licensing for businesses that provide valet service. The ordinance designates vehicle storage locations and prohibits parking on public streets. It also institutes a $700 annual license fee and establishes fines for ordinance violations. • approved an amendment to the zoning code governing landscaping, screening and buffers, including provisions on prohibited species, minimum planting sizes, and ins...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the draft agenda: approve 2025-26 school fees, full-day kindergarten and district office building construction updates, resolution to prepare tentative budget, food service presentation, CSCI survey overview Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda:...
Hinsdale is cold and gray on a mid-January morning. Just the kind of day to spend in the snug. "I saw some article about little English rooms, and they call it a 'snug,' " Mimi Collins said of the cozy reading nook off the living room of her 4 E. Fifth St. cottage. "I thought that was such a cute name." Those minor discoveries offer moments of mirth in the stamina-testing ordeal of a historic home restoration/renovation. But after a little more than six months of...
The Community House's Kids Open Art Studio took place Monday for kids who had Martin Luther King Jr. Day off. A perfect alternative to a morning or afternoon of screens, the program gave kids a chance to work on several art projects. One transformed a toilet paper roll into an ice cream cone. Before the project began, Mallory Champ, Cameron Osacky and Reagan Siska found the cardboard tube also made a pretty good megaphone. A few more open art studios are scheduled in...
Aaron Wilcox said his passion for the past led him to the Freemasons, the world's oldest fraternal organization, about two decades ago. "Many times in my studies of history, I kept finding people that were masons that were involved with these important stories," Wilcox said, citing Simón Bolivar, Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin among the more notable figures. He also learned that a number of his own ancestors were masons, including his father. His dad's best friend, another...
Hinsdale residents who are 60 and older or individuals with disabilities are invited to register for the village’s snow shoveling program. People can fill out the online request form at www.villageofhinsdale.org/snowshovelprogram or print,complete and mail a paper request. Once registered for the program, participants will receive contact information for participating volunteers. The resident is responsible for contacting the volunteer and scheduling a time for shoveling. Those interested in volunteering for the 2025 w...
Members of Hinsdale Central's Marching Band were joined by Central band alumni and middle school band members to play during the recent girls basketball game featuring a salute to the Hinsdale Inferno. The Inferno added to the heat brought on by the Devils, who defeated Oak Park-River Forest 64-20. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Two state senators represent Hinsdale residents in Springfield. Democrat Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, who was elected in 2018, represents the 23rd Senate District, which includes the north and western sections of Hinsdale. Republican Sen. John Curran was elected in 2017 and has been serving as Senate minority leader since 2023. He represents the 41st Senate District serving the southeastern part the village. Both spoke with The Hinsdalean recently, reflecting on legislative accomplishments of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025....
There will be no special service area to help pay for an all-brick Sixth Street, at least for now. At Tuesday night’s Hinsdale Village Board meeting, trustees voted to terminate the plan to increase property taxes for residents along the roadway between Grant Street and County Line Road to bridge the funding gap for the reconstruction. The decision was made after Congress failed to pass a 2025 federal budget that was expected to include a $1.1 million grant for the project. A stripped-down stop-gap measure to fund the g...
Pictures from the past - Nick Lehner sends us this picture of his grandfather, George, along with children Dorothy, George Jr. and Bob. The photo was taken in 1932 at their home located at 607 N. Elm St. George ran the Lord Lumber yard, which was at the corner of Lincoln and Hinsdale Avenue. The truck in the background was used to deliver lumber around the village. Dorothy, 94, still is a Hinsdale resident who lives in the home that the Lehner family built when she was a...
"Tales as old as time with Belle" was presented at the Hinsdale Public Library Monday morning. Belle, aka Jessica McClure with Parties with Character, brought the character of Belle to life for the children attending the program. The kids enjoyed songs and readings along with a dance or two and were thrilled to be in the presence of a storybook princess. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members said they want more information about making more courses available at South when they discussed the 2025-26 staffing framework at their Jan. 9 meeting. Adolf Galinsky, a parent in the Hinsdale South attendance area who spoke during public comment, said 32 percent of students’ course requests for this school year at South were denied, compared to 11 percent at Central, according to information presented at the Dec. 13 academic committee meeting. “The news of that difference shoul...
Hinsdale has a pair of newly elected state representatives serving its interests in Springfield as members of the 104th General Assembly. Reps. Marti Deuter (D-45, Westmont) and Nicole La Ha (R-82, Lemont) each represent a part of the bifurcated village. Learn more about them below — and determine which one represents you by submitting your address to “find by elected officials” at www.elections.il.gov/Default.aspx. La Ha has been serving in the Illinois Assembly since being appointed to fill a vacancy in December of 2023....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business Jan. 9, board members: • reviewed a request to add a part-time staff person to support operations of the weapons detection systems. The individual, who would be paid a $45 stipend for each hourlong session, would be assigned to a support pool. Employees in the pool will be scheduled based on school needs and availability, ensuring flexibility and efficient coverage during the morning hours. “We’re trying to organize this so we have redundancies built into our system so th...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: auditor engagement, confidentiality of patron records policy, space plan update Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
Each year in January we reach out to the leaders of seven major nonprofits and ask them to review the happenings of the previous year with readers. An article on the Hinsdale Historical Society, HCS Family Services and Wellness House appeared in the Jan. 9 issue and is available online at www.thehinsdalean.com. Candor Health Education After launching its 50th anniversary celebration in February of 2024, Candor Health Education will close out the year-long commemoration with a gala fundraiser on Feb. 1. “We’ve been doing a l...
Nicor Gas recommends customers take the following steps to help them stay safe and warm and save money, especially while temperatures are in the teens and single digits. 1. Have your heating system inspected by a qualified professional to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently. 2. Weatherize your home to boost energy efficiency. Seal windows and doors airtight to eliminate condensation, cold drafts and heat loss. If your home has an attic, ensure that the access door is properly insulated and seals tightly, similar to...
Hinsdale Central girls basketball hosted Hinsdale Inferno players at a Future Red Devil night Friday. Pregame festivities, free T-shirts and a half-time shooting contest were all on the agenda for the future Red Devils. And to make the celebration complete, the Red Devils defeated the Oak Park-River Forest Huskies 64-20. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Not many would describe the weather this week as ideal conditions for working outside. But for John Finnell and the village’s forestry employees, it is. “This weather right here, in the mid-20s with no snow, is fantastic,” said Finnell, superintendent of parks and forestry. “Our equipment still works well in the 20s and the ground is frozen, so we’re not doing a lot of damage to the turf. “This is perfect weather for pruning,” he said. Village crews and contract workers are in the midst of the village’s annual cyclical...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.diligent.community/Portal/ On the agenda: 2025-26 staffing framework, weapons detection system support and stipend request, contract for in-person real-time captioning services Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public meeting on preservation incentive application for 4 E. Fifth...
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, Hinsdale Humane Society and The Community House — will run Jan. 16. Hinsdale Historical Society The past year marked the 49th for the Hinsdale Historical Society. Katharine Andrew, society manager, said 2024 gave the organization goo...
Oak School fifth-graders not only sang "Everlasting fruitcake" by John Riggio, they got a chance to display their acting skills as the "fruitcake" made its way from student to student during the song. The fifth-graders along with students from each offered up a different tune during the annual Winter Sing Dec. 19, Please turn to Page 7 for more photos. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Ethan Harvey rolls the ball out while players wait to be called to run out during the 5-Star Winter Soccer camp at Hinsdale Central Friday. Faye Newlin waits for her chance to participate and Jack Walsh times Nathan Wiesum as he dribbles the ball through the cones. (Steve Johnston/for The Hinsdalean)...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At that time First Federal Savings was located at 54 S. Washington St.. Today the store front is home to Einstein Bros Bagels. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
