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COUNTY OFFICIALS TAKE OATH DuPage County hosted an inauguration ceremony Dec. 5 for 23 elected officials who took office. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin presided over the event. Board members who took the oath of office included newcomers Kari Galassi and Lucy Chang Evans along with incumbent Brian Krajewski for District 3 and incumbents Elizabeth Chaplin and Paula Deacon Garcia and newcomer Yeena Yoo for District 2. Terms lengths were determined in a Dec. 13 lottery. Galassi and Krajewski in District 3 and G...
The village ends 2022 with a reserve balance of over $5 million, which represents 26 percent of the village's annual operating expenses. Given a predicted recession in 2023, the village's budget for 2023 is even more conservative than usual. The village continues to enjoy a AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor's, a distinction only 8 percent of Illinois municipalities can claim. Based on positive feedback, the village has formalized its outdoor dining program. The village...
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...
One Saturday remains in the village's "Holiday in Hinsdale" events in Burlington Park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, residents can enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating, horse drawn carriage rides and visiting with Santa Claus in his Hinsdale holiday headquarters. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
CENTRAL TEENS ARE STATE SCHOLARS More than 200 students from Hinsdale Central High School were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Students were selected for this honor based on their SAT and/or ACT test scores and sixth semester class rank. They are Nysha Adusumilli, Dalia Ahdab, Sarah Alamir, Raphael Aliaga, Isabella Alt, Mehlum Anjarwala, Marley Arquines, Alexander Aschinberg, Shrihan Atluri, Sebastian Attlan Ella Backus, Mariya Bajwa, Amy Bayarsaikhan, Aubrie Be...
With the holidays in full swing, the Hinsdale Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign. “We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the dangers of impaired drivers,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie...
For the past 10 years, local taxing districts' levies have been capped at an average of 2 percent, ranging from a low of .7 percent in 2015 to a high of 2.3 percent in 2019. For the first time this year, the Illinois Property Tax Extension Limitation Law - more commonly known as the tax cap - will hit its 5 percent upper limit, as the CPI for 2021 is 7 percent. That means levies for Hinsdale's school districts will be higher this year than they have been in the past. Once the...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday night, trustees • referred to the village’s plan commission a map amendment and concurrent exterior appearance and site plan review applications for the development of a McLaren car dealership at 2 Salt Creek Lane. Applicant Mouse Automotive wants to build a two-story, 38,367-square-foot facility on the 2.2-acre property. Trustees signaled support for the project but noted an allowance will have to made concerning the amount of parking proposed for the site. • discu...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 30 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 4,337, compared to 4,307 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage rose to 26.7 on Dec. 13, compared to 24.1 on Dec. 6. The community level remains at medium. District 181 reported 11 new positive cases from Dec. 6-13, including nine students,...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the agenda: public hearing on and approval of 2022 tax levy Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: public hearings on and approval of 2022 tax levy and driver education fees, Comprehensive Annual Report, staffing framework for 2023-24, changes to board-superintendent...
Michelle Fisher grew up the daughter of an auxiliary police officer and the granddaughter of a public works director. The two men passed along to her a strong work ethic and a commitment to service. "The way to give back, the way to help your neighborhood is to serve," she said. Her own service has come in the form of a two-year stint on the Hinsdale Plan Commission and a seat on the Hinsdale Village Board, to which she was elected in 2021. The 10-year village resident and hus...
Hay mountain - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Hinsdalean Frank Kufrin. "The Kufrin home and farm was located on South Oak Street. This 1925 photograph shows Frank Kufrin on top of his hay wagon with his wife and six daughters posing proudly below." 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 jslonoff@thehinsd...
The property tax is largest single tax in Illinois and is the major source of revenue for Community Consolidated District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86. The village of Hinsdale also relies on property taxes as a significant source of funding, as does the Hinsdale Public Library, although the village has several other revenue streams to support operations. Taxing bodies are required each year to file a levy, or a request for property tax revenue. Setting the levy...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded between Oct. 24 and Nov. 23. 1. 923 S. Quincy St., Bradley and Cheryl Freburg to Natalie Larrick and Brett O’Bourke, Oct. 24, $530,000 2. 809 S. Clay St., Carmela Gee Revocable Trust to John and Teresa Whitehead, Oct. 24, $1,770,000 3. 110 E. 55th St., Thomas Blackmore and Dolores H. Blackmore Trust to Gregory Lieberenz and Jacqueline Marx, Oct. 27, $280,000 4. 1401 Burr Oak Road, Catherine Danly Revocable Trust to James and Cynthia Johnson, O...
Stronger than expected revenues in 2022 have created an opportunity for the village to bolster its capital improvement and master infrastructure work in 2023. “The revenues are coming in really well,” village manager Kathleen Gargano told trustees at a Nov. 30 committee of the whole meeting, which also was attended by members of the village’s finance commission. “The CIP could use a little bit of a boost of funds based on the projects that we have slated for next year and moving forward.” Staff is recommending a $2 million tr...
Thousands flocked to the Christmas Walk Friday night. Once Santa arrived, Village President Tom Cauley began the countdown to turn on the lights on the Christmas tree in front of the Memorial Building. Ellie Merchant gives Frosty a hug outside of Meredith Jaye. The carousel ride, sponsored by Razny Jewelers, had crowds lined up. Annelise Tate and mom Lindsey enjoyed the ride. Olivia Agema and mom Amy watched the tree lighting. Jim Phillip welcomed guests in to Phillip’s F...
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce's 56th annual Christmas Walk very well could have set an attendance record. Santa once again traveled the last leg of his journey via the Hinsdale Fire Department truck to the crowds gathered for the Christmas tree lighting at the Memorial Building. Christine White and daughter Odette admire the Christmas village display - complete with a miniature train - in the window at the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate County Line office. Please turn...
The Community Consolid-ated Elementary District 181 Board and the Hinsdale Educational Support Staff have approved a new four-year contract. The agreement calls for most HESS members to receive a 5 percent increase in 2022-23, and all members will earn a 3 percent increase in 2023-24, according to a joint press release issued Tuesday. Wage increases in the final two years of the contract will be based on the consumer price index, the rate used in the district’s annual tax levy. “The final outcome reflects our strong com...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 20 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 4,307, compared to 4,287 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage rose to 24.1 on Dec. 6, compared to 14.1 on Nov. 29. The community level remains at medium. District 181 reported 18 new positive cases from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, including six...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: sign permit reviews for 50 S. Washington (Virgil Catherine Gallery), 28 E. First (Visual Comfort) and 5811-15 Madison (Palgong Tea) Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave....
Craig Milkint is likely a familiar face to many in Hinsdale as a mainstay of the Community Revue shows that grace The Community House stage every other spring. Poking a little fun at the place Milkint loves to entertain audiences is rewarding, as is serving on the village's board of fire and police commissioners to ensure the hiring and promotion of top police officers and firefighters to protect residents' safety. The Evergreen Park native, who works as the major gifts...
The Hinsdale Public Library Board approved a new strategic plan Tuesday that will guide its efforts over the next three years. “We’re not like the village, which is looking at 30-year projections for capital projects,” said Karen Keefe, the library’s executive director. “A lot of what we’re doing is more operational. We don’t want to be implementing ideas that are five years old.” The board began working on the plan in the spring, hiring The Ivy Group for $60,000 to facilitate. As part of the process, the consultants provided...
Christmases past — Those lucky enough to be on Vinaya Sharma’s Christmas card list are always in for a surprise as to where he will stage his next scene. Twenty-five years ago it was at a USC football game. Hinsdalean Sharma is a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and former District 86 board member. 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]....
The Hinsdale Herd Girls Lacrosse program hosted a three-day camp during Thanksgiving break at The Community House. Coco Mason, Abby Conley and Madeline Maloney were on target during the shooting drill. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
