Sorted by date Results 1225 - 1249 of 3129
A residential neighbor of an East Ogden Avenue commercial building being redeveloped are pressing the site’s owners to install landscaping to protect their privacy. At the Aug. 17 meeting of Hinsdale’s zoning board of appeals, resident Kelly Staver told board members she expects adequate screening between the rear of Dr. Cara VanWormer-Hartman’s new chiropractic clinic at 110 E. Ogden Ave. and her home on Fuller Road to the south. “(VanWormer) said there would be a wall of arbor vitae planted thick enough where you will no...
ROTARY INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS Carolyn Snyder was installed as the incoming president at the Rotary Club of Hinsdale’s annual awards dinner June 21 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Other officers are Keith Larson, president-elect and social chair; Jeff Kida, vice president/program chair; Caryl Andersen, secretary; Don Brummet treasurer; Greg Siedlecki, sergeant-at-arms and newsletter editor; and Bob Parsons, foundation chair. Kevin Simpson was named “Rotarian of the Year.” Hinsdale Rotary directors are Tom Doyle, Lanny Wilso...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Fall Program Guide is now available online at https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr and registration is open for fall programs. Among the events highlighted in the publication are the village’s Health and Wellness Week, set for Sept. 17-25; the Fall Family Fest, slated for Oct. 15; and holiday events include Breakfast with Santa and Pizza with Santa on Dec. 3. The 58-page brochure also contains information on a variety of programs for early childhood and youth, youth athletics and adults. Q...
DuPage County Forest Preserve District commissioners, staff and guests gathered last month to celebrate the start of a yearlong exterior restoration project of historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook. The $6.4 million certified master plan project will repair structural deficiencies and other problems with the roof, masonry, wood, stucco, windows, doors and foundation. It will also improve drainage and accessibility. The district received a $750,000 capital grant from the Public Museum Capital Grants Program, Illinois Department...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 24 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 4,062, compared to 4,038 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 27 on Aug. 23, compared to 28.2 on Aug. 16. The community level has dropped to medium....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 D86 Transition Center 16W361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 126 https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: contracts for COVID testing, natural gas and electricity...
For many people, the Hinsdale pool is a place to cool off and hang out during the hottest days of summer. For Kayleigh Hester, Luke Leddy and the rest of the staff at the local pool, it's that and so much more. Although he enjoyed visiting the pool as a child, Leddy said he never thought of himself as much of a swimmer. So when the opportunity arose several summers ago to become a lifeguard at the Hinsdale pool, he initially questioned whether it would be a good fit. It was....
Can you hear me now? - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of McGee's Drugstore at 49 S. Washington St. "Telephone service had been available in Chicago since 1878, but cautious Hinsdale village boards questioned the telephone company's mandatory long-term contract. Finding agreement in 1894, the first telephone was installed at McGee's Drugstore. Calls would come in, answered by boys eager to deliver messages. When the store closed, phone...
It's a great season to be a Red Devil - The 2022 practice season is in full swing for Hinsdale Central's athletes. With nine sports on the schedule for the fall season the school has recently come alive with athletes returning to campus for practice. Fall sports include: boys and girls cross country, football, boys and girls golf, boys soccer, girls swimming and diving, girls tennis and girls volleyball. Along with the athletes there are hundreds of other students involved including cheer, dance and band. Please turn to Page...
Student and staff safety is a top priority as the 2022-23 school year kicks off Monday, according to Community Consolidated School District 181 officials, both in terms of building security and personal health. At Monday’s regular meeting at Hinsdale Middle School, District 181 board members were given an overview by Superintendent Hector Garcia on of steps taken to provide a safe learning environment. Those include safety vestibules and secure office areas as lines of defense against potential threats. “We really have spe...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 D86 Transition Center 16W361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 126 https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: by-laws policy review, prohibited gift policy, reference policy, TBS kiosk proposal, window replacement architect approval, closing Oct. 21 for staff development, board response training Foreign Fire Insurance Board 7:30 a.m. Friday,...
A Hinsdale man has been charged with multiple offenses following his arrest last week, according to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas Svoboda, 28, 946 S. Bodin St., was arrested after sheriff’s deputies executed an arrest warrant for him the evening of Aug. 9. In the driveway, officers observed a 14-foot box trailer carrying a blue 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy that had been reported stolen out of Lake County. Svoboda, who had multiple warrants for his arrest, was found hiding in the home’s crawlspace. A spoke...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 22 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 4,038, compared to 4,016 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 28.2 on Aug. 16, compared to 36.7 on Aug. 9. The community level remains high....
For the third year in a row, The Hinsdalean was named the best large nondaily newspaper in the Illinois Better Newspaper Contest. The paper earned the Will Loomis Memorial Trophy and the Sam Zito Award of Excellence after receiving the most points in the Illinois Press Association's editorial and advertising contests, respectively. The awards were presented at the IPA's annual convention Friday in Springfield. "When I worked at The Doings, we won the sweepstakes award a few...
All aboard - The book "Hinsdale" by Sandra Williams features this image of an early Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad engine. The CB&Q first considered bringing train service from Chicago to Aurora in 1858. "The railroad had great difficulty laying track over the wide, wet marsh between Western Springs and Hinsdale known as 'the flats'," the caption reads. "Carload after carload of rock was dumped into the swamp until a bottom was found. Finally, a 30-foot-wide cut, still...
The Hinsdale Historical Society hosted the Folies-Bergere La Loie-Fuller celebration on July 21 at the history museum. With dancing, games and food, the evening was filled with the spirit of Loie Fuller. Depicting the celebrated dancer was Hinsdalean Allison Peters. Gia Digiovanni and Gretchen Lawrence of the West Suburban Ballet conservatory encourage a couple of youngsters to join them in their dance. Joseph Giammanco takes a moment for a refreshment. Isla Callahan works on...
Hinsdale trustees Tuesday approved the concept plan and special use permits for Vine Street Station, a proposed age-targeted housing development in the old Zion Lutheran School. The project from developer Holladay Properties Services Midwest aims to convert the 107-year-old two-story school building at 125 S. Vine St. into 12 lifestyle condo units — two three-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom units — with underground parking and an elevator. Village board members previously expressed support for the plan as both a nice add...
Garden party - Izzy and Maggie Bower along with Elizabeth Campbell stop to adjust their homemade ribbon dancer wands during the Folies-Bergere La Loie Fuller event July 21 at the Hinsdale History Museum. During the event children were able to take free dance lessons and enjoy crafts and lawn games. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Agency Collects 453 Pounds of Food Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is pleased to announce that the Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange offices collected 453 pounds of nonperishable food items for the Downers Grove Area FISH Pantry in June during the firm’s all-company Community Kindness event. Each of the offices served as a drop-off location for agents, their clients and the public. During Community Kindness, held in conjunction with the firm’s Kindness Foundation, each of the company’s 24 offices select local...
The Hinsdale United Methodist Church vacation Bible school's theme this year was, "Passport to Peace." The program was designed to help children make peace a way of life. The students spent the week with worship and drama, Bible study, art projects, science explorations and games. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 26 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 4,016, compared to 3,990 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 36.7 on Aug. 9, compared to 35.7 on Aug. 2. The community level remains high....
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 D86 Transition Center 16W361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 126 https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: public hearing on e-learning program, first reading of policies, agreement to hire substitute assistant director of special education Hinsdale Public Library Board special meeting 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Hinsdale Public Library 20...
For many teachers, summer is a well-earned time to relax, recover and recharge after a busy school year. For Hinsdale Central High School teacher and soccer coach Mike Wiggins, the end of the school year is just the beginning. Wiggins started his Five Star Soccer Camps in 1994 at Hinsdale Middle School, attracting about 60 young players eager to learn the skills of the game. That first camp took place in the winter but quickly became a summer tradition for Wiggins and the...
Say cheese - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," shows on of the barns on Walker's farm, which was located near Ayres and Garfield avenues. "In addition to raising crops and livestock, Walker became one of Illinois' first cheese manufacturers. This barn likely housed the factory, producing 100-pound cheeses that were shipped to Chicago and beyond. Walker experimented with various methods and products and his farm became well-known. Recognized...
Unplugged and playing in Hinsdale - Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department summer intern David Herrrera takes on worthy opponent in Hugh Danford during July 19's Giant Family Game Night at Robbins Park. As part of the National Parks and Recreation Month, the department celebrated by challenging residents to unplug, get away from screens and play outdoors. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
