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The Hinsdale Village Board last week approved front and rear facade changes to a building in the village’s historic downtown. At their Jan. 4 meeting, trustees voted unanimously to allow a more decorative entrance and a wall sign with gooseneck lighting at 36 E. Hinsdale Ave. for Performance Wealth Management, which occupies the second floor of the two-story building. They also approved a new awning over the rear door, which older clients often enter to access the elevator. There was no discussion as they endorsed the r...
Two hundred and nine Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 209 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported 40 new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,884, compared to 2,675 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 46 confirmed COVID-19 patients and one patient awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported 50 positive cases, 56 in isolation and 10...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission (Zoom only) 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on a special use permit for 5837 S. Madison St. (Hinsdale Discount Tires and Automotive), findings and recommendations on 777 N. York Road (Premier Martial Arts)...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • discussed approving a special-use permit for Premier Martial Arts to operate at Gateway Square, which is in the B-1 business district. Trustees will vote on the matter at their Jan. 18 meeting. • supported a plan for the subdivision of an 18,684-square-foot lot at 820 N. County Line Road into two code-compliant lots. The second will have access off Jefferson Street. A vote on the matter will be taken Jan. 18. • unanimously approved a plan for two parking lot l...
Tiny Devil to be - Olivia Agema kept the crowd entertained at the Hinsdale Central and St. Charles East basketball game during the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic Dec. 22. During time outs she did her best to cheer on the team, and it worked - the Devils beat St. Charles 72-57 to advance in the tournament. Olivia's cousin, Evan Phillips, plays point guard for Central. The Red Devils went on to win over DePaul Prep and fall to Oswego East before beating Stevenson to capture...
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. A Jan. 13 article will feature Candor (formerly Robert Crown), HCS Family Services, Hinsdale Historical Society and The Community House. Community Memorial Foundation As COVID-19 continued to mean greater demand for services for many nonprofits in 2021, Community Memorial Foundation continued to...
More than 300 new laws took effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, the influx of fresh statewide rules and regulations for citizens, businesses and governmental entities to adjust to each year. Many of the measures will have little to no effect on average Hinsdaleans’ lives, but a few are worth highlighting as 2022 begins to unfold. Residents in the market for a new set of wheels will pay more in sales tax this year due to an increase in the private vehicle tax. Buyers will pay $75 more for each model year if the purchase price is l...
Hinsdale's first snowfall missed Christmas by three days but it still created a beautiful background for the Christmas lights near the Memorial Building and in Burlington Park. And while not a lot of snow is forecast over the next few days, there is no doubt that winter is finally here with temperatures expected to drop the next two days. The good news? This weekend we are expecting to warm right back up. The bad news? Next week the cold returns. (Jim Slonoff...
Village officials had expected to buy a new snowplow for $190,000 and have it delivered this year. Now, the Peterbilt Model 578 will cost $220,134 — 16 percent more — and not be available until the second quarter of 2023. “The manufacturer has informed public services that lead times and prices have drastically increased due to supply chain issues,” Trustee Neale Byrnes said at Tuesday’s Hinsdale Village Board meeting. “Not a surprise with everything that is going on in the news.” The new plow is intended to replace Truck No....
Debs, honor guard presented Twenty-six debutantes and 24 members of the honor guard were presented at the 58th annual Hinsdale Assembly ball Dec. 23, at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. The debutantes are Caitlin Brady, Charlotte Callahan, June Cashman, Leah Cecchini, Jayne Crouthamel, Gianna Dugan, Isabella Facchini, Katrina Geiersbach, Emma Gillman, Phoebe Goebel, Olivia Guido, Elizabeth Haarlow, Ella Kisluk, Alexandra Klein, Greer Lagor, Avery Mavon, Susannah Melkus, Lauren Oleferchik, Olivia Ostrowski, Julia Paulman, Delaney...
STUDENTS NAMED STATE SCHOLARS Nearly 300 students from Hinsdale High School District 86 were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, including 240 from Hinsdale Central. They were selected for this honor based on their SAT and/or ACT test scores and sixth semester class rank. Central’s state scholars are Masa Abboud, Jon Adams, Arnima Agrawal, Aminah Ahmed, Shaan Ahuja, Arman Akbar, Sydney Akers, John Alden, Rami Alkadri, Anna Amine, Emmelia Anderson, Theodore Andrews, Marianna Angelopoulo...
Fountain of Burlington - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," mentions the Burlington Park fountain, which was first installed in 1934. "Lit with white and colored lights, the fountain was part of a Public Works Administration improvement project. Removed about 1940, the fountain returned, in a different style, some 60 years later." 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....
What a smile! - Even at 6 months, Cormac Real is a natural in front of the camera. The cheerful youngster, the 2021 Happiest Baby contest winner, and his parents, Maureen and Conor, are featured in the 60 Seconds story on Page 9, in which the couple talk about first-time parenthood and their move to Hinsdale to start their family. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business Dec. 16, board members: • approved a final levy of $89.7 million for operations and $12.2 million to pay off debt. The levy for funds controlled by the tax cap is 2.2 percent higher than it was last year. • approved a revised 2021-22 school calendar that reflects the decision to hold graduation ceremonies for Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South on the same date (May 26, at 7 p.m.) and the finalization of spring testing dates (April 13-14). • listened to an update on...
The first bout of winter weather has arrived, and village officials would like to share the following reminders with residents. Personnel and plowing equipment are ready for any snow or ice removal that may be needed throughout the winter season. The village’s snow removal plan prioritizes plowing and/or salting operations in the following order — main arterial roads, central business district roads and school routes, train platform, secondary streets, sidewalk circuits, cul-de-sacs, parking lots, alleys and town cle...
Hinsdale police are part of a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign that continues through Monday, Jan. 3. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. If a celebration involves alcohol or other impairing substances, keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe holiday. • Before you head to the party, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home...
As I reflect on the past year, one word that comes to mind is community. As the world endured another year in a global pandemic, the District 86 community continued to display strength and overcome adversity while achieving great success both in and out of the classroom. District 86 remained committed to preserving and protecting the health and safety of our students and staff in the face of COVID-19. We implemented layered mitigation strategies in our buildings, hosted severa...
This is the photo that earned 6-month-old Cormac Real the title of Hinsdale's happiest baby for 2021. His photo appears on the cover of today's issue, and his family is profiled in the 60 Seconds feature on Page 9. Let's hope 2022 has smiles in store for all....
Two hundred and sixteen Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 208 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported eight new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,675, compared to 2,459 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 33 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported 50 positive cases, 56 in isolation and...
Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: special use permit to allow martial arts studio in B-1 business district, purchase of two Peterbilt 548 trucks, final plat of subdivision for residential lot, approve exterior appearance and site plans for 4 N. Washington St. and 36 E. Hinsdale Ave....
In their first concert in 686 days, Hinsdale Middle School Band members, under the direction of George Andrikokus and Meaghan Fulton, played two concerts Dec. 9. Among the musicians were Sarah Stirlen on flute, Greta Dannhausen-Brun on tenor saxophone and Kasey Quast on tuba. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
It’s not just holiday cheer you can feel throughout District 181 schools this month. This school year, many of our staff have been recognized for prestigious awards, our students are showing outstanding growth and achievement when compared to their peers at similar schools, and for the third consecutive year, one of our schools (Prospect Elementary) was named a National Blue Ribbon School. All D181 schools also earned the “Best Elementary” or “Best Middle” school badge fro...
First park - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," mentions that Burlington Park was the site of the first public landscaping in the village. "After the railroad granted use of the site in 1877, fencing and evergreens were installed. When the new depot was built in 1899, the village acquired the remainder of the block, setting the stage for walkways and flower beds to showcase Hinsdale's 'front yard.' In this early photograph, Flagg Creek, covered in 1934, is...
Dressed all in fur - While some kids are frightened by the large man with his white beard and furry red outfit, Liliana Siedlecki throughly enjoyed the time she spent with the big guy. She even paused her breakfast while Santa tried to tickle a smile out of her. The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department hosted the annual Breakfast with Santa at KLM. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Supply chain issues and labor shortages have caused prices to go up for Phase 3 facilities improvement projects at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools, to the tune of $4.8 million. Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members approved 15 bid packages Dec. 16 (see sidebar) that came in at just over $28 million, or about 21 percent higher than expected. “Obviously the bid results were out of line with what we were anticipating in the budget,” Chief Financial Officer Josh Stephenson said. Four of the packages did...
