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Two downtown Hinsdale businesses were the targets of early morning burglaries on Wednesday, according to Hinsdale police. Video footage and eyewitness testimony indicate that two offenders attempted to enter Wild Ginger, 44 S. Washington St., and the Barber Shop, 20 W. Hinsdale Ave., at just after 5 a.m. yesterday. Police said the offenders attempted to enter the businesses through rear windows. They broke out the glass in one instance, and crawled through an unsecured window in the other. No property was reported taken from...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 33 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 3,853, compared to 3,820 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 31.3 on July 6, compared to 32.5 on June 28. The community level remains high....
Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public meeting on exterior appearance/site plan review for 14 W. First St. (Elevare MD), findings and recommendations on 125 S. Vine St. (Vine Street Station), schedule public hearings for special use permit for 101 W. Chestnut St. (VetChart) and map and text amendments to village code and Title 14 to establish historic overlay district Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, July...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from May 23 to June 24. 1. 817 S. Clay St., Jeremy and Lindsy Johnson to Ryan and Joanna Terpstra, May 23, $1,799,000 2. 5615 S. Garfield Ave., Chicago Title Land Trust Co. to Omer and Zeest Sultan, May 23, $1,980,000 3. 439 Old Surrey Road, Shatha Alkhaled to Suzana Cafi, May 23, $260,000 4. 329 N. Washington St., Matthew and Jill Renner to E & D Schaffer Family Revocable Trust, May 24, $1,650,000 5. 729 S. Jackson St., Hong...
PHYSICIANS NAMED TOP CANCER DOCS Five AdventHealth physicians have been recognized as top cancer doctors in the Chicago area according to a study conducted by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research and information company, and published in the June 2022 edition of Chicago magazine. On staff and practicing at AdventHealth Hinsdale and AdventHealth Cancer Institute Hinsdale, the oncologists named to the list are • Dr. Jay Dalal, medical oncology/hematology • Dr. Rekha Harting, medical oncology/hematology • Dr. A...
The American Legion Color Guard of Ron Wallin (from left), Jack Forbell, Clayton Smith, Peter Magnuson and Joe Craig follows the emergency vehicles to kick off the annual Fourth of July parade through downtown Hinsdale Monday. Hinsdale Central's Red Devil Marching Band delivers some patriotic music and veterans wave to the crowd from an Excalibur convertible. (photos by Jon Langham for The Hinsdalean)...
By Sandy Illian Bosch [email protected] Isabella Terry's last summer before college is anything but lazy. As a nanny to three active children, her days are full of activities and responsibilities. But they're also filled with a whole lot of fun, Terry said. The recent Hinsdale Central graduate cares for Amy Ponto's three children, ages 9, 6 and 5. Terry has babysat since she was 14, but is spending her first summer as a nanny, sharing responsibilities with her friend,...
This old home - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of a home located on North Grant Street. "This Prairie-style home, at 105 N. Grant St., often mistaken for a Frank Lloyd Wright commission, was designed by William Drummond in 1912. Drummond worked for Louis Sullivan and Daniel Burnham before becoming chief draftsman for Wright, leaving to establish his own practice in 1909."...
Children had a chance to create their own pizzas June 23 at the Hinsdale Public Library. Participants in the "Kids Can Cook" program were able to choose from dozens of toppings to create their perfect pizza. And while the pizzas were in the oven, there were many different games, and a few books, to pass the time. Andrea Mugnolo works on his dish while Kiera Thorpe enjoys hers. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
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...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30 D86 administrative center 55th and Grant streets https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: completing action items presented but not addressed at the June 23 meeting; no new board business will be presented Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on 430 E. Seventh St. (certificate of appropriateness to demolish single-family home and construct new home in...
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....
HMS LISTS HONOR ROLLS Hinsdale Middle School has released the names of students who earned a place on the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Sixth grade HMS honor roll Hassan Ads, Javier Aguilar, Emma Aguirre, Hadi Al-Khudari, George An, Lucia Aschinberg, Noor Atassi, Tuleen Attassi, Ella Barone, Savanna Barrios, John Bartoli, Jack Berube, Lillian Bier, Brian Byrne, Jack Cavanah, Gabriella Chillo, Ava Dannhausen-Brun, James Davis, Alexandra De Vita, John Doyle, Abigail Forsythe, Giuliana G...
D181 NAMES NEW ADMINISTRATOR Nick Shepkowski will be the new director of communications in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 effective July 1. The school board approved his appointment June 20. Shepkowski has significant experience in content creation, both in school communications and in radio and television. He comes from Park Ridge-Niles Elementary District 64, where he oversaw all communications, social media and the website for the district. “Throughout the interview process, we were impressed by Mr. S...
This Toyota RAV4 ended up on its side after a two-car collision at Grant and Maple streets the evening of June 23. The car rolled clockwise and rotated counter-clockwise, coming to rest on the passenger side facing east, according to police reports. The driver and his daughter, a passenger in the vehicle, refused treatment. The other driver told police he was headed northbound on Grant and stopped at Maple, which does not have a stop sign. After not seeing any other vehicles,...
Last week’s Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meeting ended abruptly after three board members walked out in protest, leaving the body without a quorum. Board members Peggy James, Debbie Levinthal and Jeff Waters left the June 23 meeting at the Transition Center before a vote to approve closed session minutes from February, which had been pulled from the consent agenda by board President Erik Held, who was participating remotely. Earlier in the meeting, James, who had composed the minutes as then-board secretary, used t...
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...
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...
