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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...
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)...
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...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 50 S. Washington (Caviar & Chevre) and 14 W. First (Elevare MD, schedule public hearing for 2 Salt Creek Lane (Mouse Motors/McLaren dealership)...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 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 4,390, compared to 4,379 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 was 21.5 on Dec, 31, compared to 24.5 on Dec. 27. The community level has returned to medium in DuPage County. District 181 has not reported cases since Dec. 21, when winter...
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...
Chicago Elite Volleyball Club held its skills camp in late November at The Community House. Under the direction of coach Steve Dowjotas, campers practice some warm up drills. Eventually the kids broke into groups to work on passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, defense and movement. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Six-month-old Grace Harris, winner of The Hinsdalean's happiest baby contest for 2022, has plenty to smile about as 2023 arrives, including her first birthday. See the photo that won her the spot on the cover on Page 6 and learn more about her parents and older brother in the 60 Seconds feature on Page 9. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
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...
Hinsdale Police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign through Jan. 2. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “We will show zero tolerance for alcohol and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.” Before the holiday fun begins, remembe...
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...
The start of a new year is a time for celebration and reflection. We look back on the year that has passed and remember the moments and milestones that helped shape us. We also think about the year ahead and the myriad things we hope to achieve. When I look back on 2022 here in District 86, I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished and deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to our success. As has been the case the past few years, our work centered around our...
This is the photo that earned 6-month-old Grace Harris the title of Hinsdale’s happiest baby for 2022. Her photo appears on the cover of today’s issue, and her family is profiled in the 60 seconds feature on Page 9. Here’s to a year filled with smiles for all....
The DuPage County Health Department reported 14 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 4,379, compared to 4,365 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 was 24.5 on Dec. 27, compared to 26.9 on Dec. 20. The community level has risen to high in DuPage County. District 181 reported three new positive cases from Dec. 20-21, before...
The Community House Breakfast with Santa was held Dec 17. Oliver Gard digs in, while Callahan Laga takes matters into his own hands. Andy, Marley, Crosby and Annie Gray get in a word with the main man while Julien Pardes works on coloring with daughters Keira and Maeva. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
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....
Our staff and D181 community should once again feel very proud that we have not been distracted by ancillary issues and have instead been able to keep our keen focus on the success of our students. This success has come in various forms and across many areas of the district, from the classrooms to the district office, the school board and everything in between. This past semester, we saw evidence that our students continue to show outstanding growth and achievement compared...
Icemakers - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," shows ice being cut up and stored along the banks of Salt Creek near Washington and Spring Road. "Fullersburg's Mammoth Springs Ice Company, a prosperous natural ice business before the days of refrigeration, was begun by John Ruchty in 1880. When the ice on Salt Creek was about 16 inches thick, it was cut into 24-inch blocks. Workmen are shown maneuvering the floating ice to the horse-powered...
A year from Sunday, members of the Hinsdale Central Marching Band will participate in London's New Year's Day Parade 2024. Bob Bone, parade co-founder and chair (right) and Steve Summers, chair of the London Mayors' Association (left) came to Central earlier this year to extend the official invitation. Drum major Doena Julary was given an umbrella with instructions to keep it on her person until Jan. 1, 2024, to ensure good weather for the parade. Following the ceremony, the...
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...
Members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club held their annual Gifts of the Season Dec. 10. The club purchased more than 500 Christmas gifts for 317 individuals who are clients of HCS Family Services. Members of the club then spent the morning wrapping hundreds of gifts for the 59 families that came in person and another 13 families whose gifts were sent with HCS. Taking a break from helping with the gift wrapping, Lauren Shea and Evan McNamara created a couple of Christmas...
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)...
The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board has given administrators the green light to prepare the specifications and bidding documents for $3.5 million in facility improvement projects proposed for the summer of 2023. At Monday night’s meeting, board members authorized the projects following a presentation by Mike Duggan, the district’s director of facilities. The costliest projects on the list include an estimated $500,000 for floor replacement and moisture mitigation at The Lane School; $476,000 for rem...
