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A pickle of a practice - Campers at Hinsdale's badminton and pickleball camp had to be quick on their feet during a "snake" drill Tuesday afternoon. In addition to actually playing the game, campers focused on stroke fundamentals such as serving, receiving, smashing, volleying and dropping. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale's badminton and pickleball camp at the Robbins Park courts provided a perfect experience for young players this week. The fundamentals of each - said to be two of the fastest-growing sports on the planet - were introduced to campers, who also played matches. Grace Hudson and Elayna Stokes work on drills and Liam Newton hits a return back to the coach. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Parades of the past - This photo is from Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale." "The village's celebratory spirit has always been enthusiastic; Hinsdale's Fourth of July celebration is legendary. This 1913 Washington Street photograph reveals that parades of the past were equal to today's popular patriotic displays." Please turn to Page 17 for details of this year's celebrations....
Peggy Smego lived two lives with her husband, Mark - the one before his 2004 stroke and the one after. And yet both were characterized by Mark's love of family, zest for life and unshakable faith. The two met when Peggy, 23 at the time, was being set up with her roommate's male friend, who brought Mark along to make it a foursome. "It was a blind date gone awry," Peggy said. "It was a funny start. There was like a glow around Mark when I met him." The two were engaged six...
Long before he ever donned a Red Devils basketball uniform, Evan Phillips learned the basics of the game from members of the Hinsdale Central basketball team. "I remember it being super special and cool to be coached by the varsity players," said Phillips, who was in elementary school when he attended his first Hinsdale Central summer basketball camp. Now an incoming senior and a member of the varsity team himself, it's Phillips who is sharing his knowledge and skills with...
The Hinsdale Police Department has announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign, which began June 16, continues through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink or use marijuana or other drugs,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the road and enforce all...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 56 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 3,820, compared to 3,764 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 32.5 on June 28, compared to 31.6 on June 21. The community level has returned to high....
NAZARETH ACADEMY Lists GRADUATES Nine students from Hinsdale participated in commencement ceremonies May 22 with 153 other members of the Class of 2022 at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park. They are Sarah Battaglia, Lorraine Healy, Sofia Lewis, Grace Mouw, Joelle Peterchak, Olivia Schaff, Ryan Short, Cody Sweeney and John Wheeler. COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LIST Several college students from Hinsdale have earned a spot on the dean’s list or the equivalent for the second semester of the 2021-22 school year. • Chase Acker...
A Chicago man already on electronic monitoring for a previous robbery has been charged in connection with last week's armed robbery of Hinsdale's Verizon Wireless store and is being held without bond. Stephon Little, 29, 10047 S. Forest Ave., Chicago, was arrested in Ford Heights Friday following the June 16 incident at 34 E. First St., police said. Little is accused of forcing a store employee at gunpoint to hand over dozens of Apple products just before the business' 8 p.m....
The DuPage County Health Department reported seven 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 3,764, compared to 3,757 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 31.6 on June 21, the same as it was on June 14. The community level has fallen to medium....
Learning the moves - Kane Piercy, with the help of mom Meghan and dad Collin, works on some dance moves at Uniquely Thursday last week. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce event is celebrating the concert series' 20th year this year. Concerts will continue every Thursday through Aug. 18 at Burlington Park. Tonight's performer is Semple Band, which plays '70s rock to modern pop and everything in between. Food and beverages go on sale at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 6:30...
Jeremy Taulbee holds a large snapping turtle to show to the audience during the Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles visit to the Hinsdale Public Library Monday. Children try to get a closer look while still keeping a safe distance. Taulbee puts a small turtle on the back of a large tortoise to the delight of the children. (photos by Jon Langham for the Hinsdalean)...
Community Consolidated Elemen-tary District 181 Board members unanimously approved a fiscal year 2023 budget Monday that forecasts almost $76.8 million in operating revenues and about $68.2 million in operating expenses. The total budget for all funds projects $80 million in revenues and $81.7 million in expenses. Revenues are expected to increase 2.8 percent. One factor is the anticipated increase in corporate personal property replacement tax receipts from $1.14 million this fiscal year to $1.17 million next year. Both...
When settling in for a little summer reading, most would turn to a breezy novel or timeless classic. Hinsdale Central's Ajay Gupta prefers something a bit more informative. "I read The Economist every day," said Gupta, a member of the Hinsdale Central speech team and fourth-place winner in international extemporaneous speaking at this year's National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville. As a competitor in both extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, it's important for...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their June 14 meeting, trustees: • unanimously voted to grant the home at 121 S. County Line Road — commonly known as The Bagley House — local landmark designation, as recommended unanimously by the Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission. The home, built in 1894, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The property owners have indicated they are interested in using the property tax freeze offered by the state to encourage historic preservation. Former Trustee Bob Lennox said...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23 District 86 Transition Center 16W361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 126, Burr Ridge https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: strategic plan goal updates, proposal for districtwide special education program, authorize FY 2022 audit, approve funding for coffee shops/cafés, approve nursing agreement, approve contract extension for Cotter Hinsdale Public Library Board 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the...
This old home - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the home that was located in the 300 block of South Washington Street. "German born building contractor Adolph Froscher arrived in Hinsdale in 1869. A talented craftsman, Froscher built commercial properties and fine homes for many prominent residents. This home built in 1888 at 314 South Washington Street, still stands today, remaining in the family since the day it was built." Editor's...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, June 20 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on/adoption of FY 2022-23 budget, capital improvement resolution, working cash resolution, strategic planning, spring MAP and SIP update, SPED update/IDEA needs assessment, placement report Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital nurse Juliet Godar finds healing whenever she is close to water. Mark Bondarenko, who works in spiritual care, heals by exploring Yosemite National Park. CEO Adam Maycock heals by spending time with his daughters. "Whether it's hot or cold, we find time to celebrate what's right and embrace nature. Every time I spend even a few minutes with my daughters, my mental load is lightened and I remember that...
A quick hug for Robert - Ellie Stern visited the Hinsdale Farmers Market Monday morning, along with her grandmother, and stopped by the Robert Frost statue in Burlington Park. The statue "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" was erected in 1999 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the village. Currently village leaders are making plans for Hinsdale's 150th anniversary next year. The Farmers Market, sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, is held from 7 a.m. to 1...
WALK THE WALK A SUCCESS More than 400 people came out to the Walk the Walk for Mental Health at The Community House May 15, raising almost $50,000 in support of equitable mental health services in the community. The top fundraising team was Life Insight. The top individual fundraiser was Carol Schwerha. The Madison Elementary Panthers won the Big Blue Shoe Trophy for the highest participation among District 181 schools. Proceeds from the walk are used to support The Counseling Center at The Community House, which has...
The Jolly Boys have shared their harmonies and love of music with the community for three quarters of a century. They will celebrate this milestone with a fundraising concert Tuesday, June 21, that will showcase 75 years of songs while supporting The Community House of Hinsdale. Dick Pinto, who has sung with the all-male chorus since 1984, said the Jolly Boys is one of the oldest choral groups in the Chicago area. Just like every Jolly Boys rehearsal, the concert will begin...
Tuning up - This photo of the Jolly Boys dates back to the early 1950s. The man directing is Scott Jones, founder of the group and a former president of the Princeton Glee Club. In those days, the Jolly Boys all wore the same bow tie as their uniform. Now the group dons its distinctive red jackets. The group is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. For more on its special anniversary concert, see the story on Page 7. (photo courtesy of Dick Pinto)...
The weather couldn’t have been better earlier this month when the Wellness House hosted The Hope Social. It was an event to “celebrate the power of community with food, activities, music and time together.” The outdoor event included food from Chipotle and a Rainbow Cone ice cream truck. Sue Wagner shows off her colorful flamingo. Kayly White grabs a quick bite. Lisa Kolavennu, Wellness House executive director, visited with guests. Amy Maloney and Diane Himes enjoyed their...
The Hinsdale Village Board and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council have signed a new three-year deal that provides a 2.5-percent increase in the first year. The tentative contract, which covers 18 police officers (detectives and uniformed officers) below the rank of sergeant, was ratified by the FOP May 19 and approved by trustees at Tuesday night’s meeting. The previous agreement expired April 30. “I’d like to thank the village staff for all their work on this,” Village President Tom Cauley said, noting the con...
