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  • This week's cover

    Updated Jul 14, 2022

    Cooling off at the fountain - James Hinkel, with some help from grandma Linda, spent some time splashing in the Burlington Park fountain Monday morning. From splashing in the water to pouring a bit on his head, James found the perfect way to keep cool. The pair visited the fountain after strolling through the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24. (Jim Slonoff photo)...

  • Hinsdale Central honor roll

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    HINSDALE CENTRAL HONOR ROLL Hinsdale Central has released the names of students who earned a place on the dean’s list or honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Dean’s list Seniors Masa Abboud, Eliza Abdullai, Althea Abrusci, Jeremiah Adams, Jon Adams, Arnima Agrawal, Aminah Ahmed, Shaan Ahuja, Arman Akbar, Sydney Akers, Mohammad Al-Sabek, Marleni Alcantar, Rami Alkadri, Ayah Almusaddy, Anna Amine, Emmelia Anderson, Theodore Andrews, Ellie Andrzejewski, Marianna Angelopoulos, Ann Ascher, Max Aschinber...

  • Redeemer hosts vacation Bible school

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Redeemer Lutheran Church hosted its vacation Bible school earlier this summer with the theme, "Tree of Healing." Children enjoyed many activities while learning more about the Bible. Sarah McCabe shows the children how to plant basil. Pastor Linnea Wilson shares a Bible story and Poppy Huseth enjoys snacking on some fruit during a break. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Good news

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    HJWC AWARDS 24 GRANTS Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club raised more than $364,000 during the 2021-2022 club year. The record breaking total was distributed to 24 nonprofits through HJWC’s philanthropic giving process. The club’s 250 members also participated in 18 service projects to further support local organizations. The club funds tangible items for deserving Chicagoland nonprofit organizations. During the 2021-2022 grant application period, more than 50 organizations submitted more than $1.2 million in grant requests. “HJWC...

  • Signs lead the way to Hinsdale history

    Ken Knutson|Updated Jul 13, 2022

    As Hinsdale officials structure ways to keep vintage residences from being torn down, they also want to install signage to draw attention to the village’s most heritage-rich neighborhood. At their July 6 meeting, historic preservation commissioners discussed location preferences for new Robbins Park Historic District gateway signs. “We are trying to put some general parameters together about the locations and general design ideas so that we can then put out a bid to request some proposals from sign contractors,” repor...

  • Meeting roundup

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Hinsdale Village Board Among other action at Tuesday’s meeting, trustees: • reviewed plans for Vine Street Station, the 12-unit lifestyle housing development proposed for 125 S. Vine St. and the subject of a May 26 public hearing before the plan commission, which unanimously approved of the plan with some changes. Trustees said they want the building to be age restricted rather than age targeted. The plan will be up for a vote at the Aug. 16 village board meeting. If approved, developer Holladay Properties Services Mid...

  • Number of new COVID cases in Hinsdale rises

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    The DuPage County Health Department reported 42 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 3,895, compared to 3,853 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 40.5 on July 12, compared to 31.3 on July 6. The community level remains high....

  • Weekly agenda

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Hinsdale Tree Board special meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: discussion and recommendation for 746 McKinley Lane Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: approve final decisions/findings of fact for 933 S. Grant St. and 541 Kensington Court subdivision, status update on 110 E. Ogden Ave....

  • Camper turns counselor for TCH offering

    Sandy Illian Bosch|Updated Jul 13, 2022

    By Sandy Illian Bosch [email protected] Just a few short years ago, Alexandra Knoch of Hinsdale was a camper at The Community House's summer volunteer camp. Now a junior at Hinsdale Central High School, Knoch returned this summer as a camp counselor. Volunteer camp is a chance for kids entering sixth through ninth grades to learn about volunteering and the organizations in their community that rely on the help of volunteers. "It's different as a high schooler looking...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Early First Street - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," shows the southeast corner of First and Washington streets. "In this early 1920s photograph, First Street development appears fairly complete. The bank's vault annex is shown as well as the four-store retail block built in 1912. Included here is Hinsdale's first movie theater, boasting a seating capacity of 300. To appease concerns over new 'moving picture exhibitions,' residents were...

  • Everything is just peachy at the market

    Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Millie and Mason Fisher had their hands full putting out peaches for sale at Monday morning's Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. It's a family affair at J. W. Murlock & Girls farm stand as everyone pitches in to keep the stand filled with fresh Michigan fruit and vegetables. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Police investigating more burglaries

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Jul 13, 2022

    Hinsdale police are working to determine whether two early morning burglaries Tuesday are connected to incidents reported last week. A safe containing $1,200 was stolen from Jimmy John's, 777 N. York Road, in Gateway Square at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King told The Hinsdalean. Suspects used a landscaping brick to break the window. Shortly after, a chair was used to shatter the window at Starbucks, 500 E. Ogden Ave. The office was ransacked but nothing was ta...

  • This week's cover

    Updated Jul 7, 2022

    Story time in the park - Beneath the shade of trees at Burns Field, the Hinsdale Public Library held another session of its popular story time in the park June 29. Casselyn Tertell along with her children, Caleb and Parker, work on the moves to "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." In addition to listening to several books, the kids also had a chance to sing a song or two and dance. The next storytime in the park will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Burns Field. (Jim...

  • Would-be burglars target Hinsdale shops

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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...

  • Number of COVID-19 cases rising in village

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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....

  • Weekly agenda

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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...

  • Real estate sales

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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...

  • Good news

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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...

  • A festive Fourth in Hinsdale

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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)...

  • Nannies help kids have fun, busy summer

    Sandy Illian Bosch|Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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,...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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."...

  • Library doubles as pizza parlor in summer program

    Updated Jul 6, 2022

    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)...

  • D86 unveils its new website this week

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Jul 6, 2022

    Hinsdale High School District 86 launched its new website yesterday morning. The district has been working with a company called Finalsite to improve the overall appearance of its website and make it a more effective resource for students, staff, families and community members. The upgrade is part of Goal 4 of the district's strategic plan, which focuses on family and community connections. "From a communication department standpoint, we're always assessing and evaluating all...

  • No one injured in two-car crash

    Updated Jun 29, 2022

    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,...

  • D86 meeting ends after members leave

    Ken Knutson|Updated Jun 29, 2022

    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...

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