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Amanda McLaughlin, Audrey Austin, Erica Driscoll, CC Huber (background), Hazel Hamelka, Charlotte French and Daria Kuznetsova of the Hinsdale Central girls gymnastic team are all in as Leila Sullivan performs on the uneven bars. Central hosted Lyons Township in a dual meet Monday morning in the newly transformed gymnastics gym, formerly the pool. Central came out on top 140.1-133.5. Results and another photo appear on Page 37 of this issue. (Jim Slonoff pho...
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...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LISTS Several students from Hinsdale earned a place on the dean’s list or its equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2022 semester. • Mary Arbor, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Max Aziz, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Kelly Baird, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Megan Bauschard, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Rachel Bergstrom, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Caroline Booras, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Caitlin Brankin, Marquette University • Catche...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Jan. 18. Arrest for arson and DUI Kenneth James Allan, 41, 5333 Woodland Ave., Western Springs, was arrested for arson, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, parking in the roadway and criminal damage to property after an incident at 1:57 a.m. Jan. 15 in the 400 block of 58th Place, after officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. He allegedly broke the window of a parked car, poured gasoline inside and lit...
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...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,417, compared to 4,398. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported seven new cases Jan. 10-17, including two students, two teachers and three staff. The district has reported a total of 184 cases since school opened. District 86...
Members of the Hinsdale Central Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra participated in an orchestra concert Nov. 29. Among the violinists were Clara Chalut, Pietro Pamfili, Cieran Strimaitis and Athena Deng. Double bass players were Will Schmeltz, Thomas Debruin and Claire Chung. Athena Deng was the solo violinist performing during Tomaso Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Community Consolidated School Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the draft agenda: school fees, special ed and Rising Start mid-year reports, kindergarten update, resolution to prepare tentative budget Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: annual report, appropriation resolution, cybersecurity policy...
Hinsdale officers were among those called to Oak Brook after a residential burglary Jan. 13 on Luthin Road. A South American man has been charged with two felonies in connection with the break-in, which took place while a girl who lived there was home alone, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office. Anibal Miller-Valencia, 21, was charged with one count of home invasion and one count of residential burglary for the incident on Luthin Road, just north of Hinsdale and across York Road from the Graue Mill condomi...
Powerful company - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Hinsdale Light and Power. "The village granted the power company a franchise and donated land for the plant north of the tracks, east of Garfield Avenue. Western Electric, then chaired by Hinsdale resident Enos Barton, was the lowest and winning bidder on the plant and power line construction. The newly completed plant is shown here in 1896."...
Finalists for the Monroe School Spelling Bee gathered after school Jan 12 to compete for a spot in the District 181 spelling bee, which will be held Jan. 25 at Hinsdale Middle School. The winner and runner-up will then compete at the 2023 DuPage County Regional Bee in February, and that winner will then compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. Some of the students participating included Cecily Bankart, T.T. Mendbayar (the runner up) and Jack Rose. Winner...
Hinsdale High School District 86 this week began testing a pair of systems that scan for weapons as people enter facilities at the district’s two campuses. The testing, to be conducted at various entrances during school days and at after-hours events, was announced at the district’s Jan. 12 board meeting. Security director Kurt Bluder told board members that adding such a measure would help keep students, staff and buildings safe. “These weapons detection systems can process a large number of people quickly and are being...
This building at the southwest corner of First and Washington streets, numbered 2 W. First, was built in 1888 to house the successful tailoring business of German-born John Papenhausen. It was the first commercial structure built on the south side of First Street, according to "Images of America - Hinsdale" by Sandy Williams. Papenhausen lived on the second floor with his wife and their six children, Williams wrote. Walter Davidson, plumber, was also a tenant, as the sign...
The Hinsdale Humane Society's Junior Board held a Jingle Ball party last month. Families were invited to enjoy pup time, a bake sale, cookie decorating, playing games, writing letters to Santa and filling stockings for cats. The guests were asked to bring wrapped, stocking-sized gifts for adoptable cats and dogs and wear a favorite ugly sweater. Allie Downes works with party guests Gwenyth Burtker and Miya Schmid on some snowflakes during the evening. (Jim Slonoff...
HOSPITAL Greets FIRST BABY OF ’23 AdventHealth Hinsdale welcomed the first baby of 2023 on New Year’s Day. A boy, Abyudh, was born to Niharika Reddy Donda and Sheshidhar Reddy Donthi of Westmont at 1:31 p.m. Jan. 1. Abyudh weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Shamim Patel. A photo appears online at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. SOLSTICE FINALIST FOR CROWN AWARD For the third straight year, Solstice, the art and literary magazine produced by students and staff at Hinsdale Central, has...
The DuPage County Health Department reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,398, compared to 4,390 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported eight new cases Jan. 5-9, including four students, one teacher and three staff. The district has reported a total of 177 cases since school opened....
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...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: weapons detection system, updated 2023-24 calendar, contract with ProCare Staffing Services, bid for security cameras, policy first reads Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
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...
Down by the riverside - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Graue Mill from an 1874 drawing. "Built on the banks of Salt Creek at the site of an earlier sawmill, Frederick Graue completed this gristmill in 1852. The bricks were made of clay from the family farm and likely fired at Jacob Fuller's brickyard. The one-ton burrstones used to grind the corn and wheat were imported from France. Immediately successful, the mill remained Brush...
With a new year comes new laws for Illinois. Here are a few notable additions to the state’s rule book: Education • To address a shortage of substitute teachers throughout the state, students enrolled in approved teacher training programs who have earned at least 90 credit hours are now allowed to obtain a substitute teaching license. Before, applicants had to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. Cheryl Moore, director of human resources for Hinsdale High School District 86, w...
The Community House held an Adult & Tot Sports Stop class last month. With an eye on developing basic sports movement and motor skills, the tots and with their dads were all in on the activities. Fathers Bill Boyd and Ben Kester join in with their children A. J. and Claire. Frances Giordano and her dad Brad set the pace for one of the activities. And Georgia Croghan is off to the races in a game of Duck, Duck, Goose. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The University of Chicago Medicine and AdventHealth have closed on a transaction to form a joint venture called UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. The two organizations announced a definitive agreement to affiliate in September, with plans for UChicago Medicine to acquire a controlling interest in AdventHealth’s Great Lakes Region, which includes its four Illinois hospitals in Hinsdale, La Grange, Bolingbrook and Glendale Heights, along with a network of nearly 50 physicians’ offices and outpatient locations. The Adv...
The Hinsdale Central Madrigal Singers and musicians from the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds groups joined forces to present the annual Madrigal Concert Program Dec. 19. Among the singers were Leandra Gruft, Grace McGowan and Juliana Wittrock. Juliana Waters appeared as one of the court jesters. Addition Madrigal singers were Isaac Park, Jacob Zhang, Evan Carlson, Charlie Wittemann, Millan Whittier and Arjun Shah. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
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...
