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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...
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)...
The village of Hinsdale sponsored a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 4 at KLM. With Katherine and Alexander Legge's portraits keeping on eye on things, people moved through the buffet. Bryan Geidt did his best to cut up daughter Remi's food, but she took things into her own hands. Bo Sleak works on crafts and later Remi was joined by her brothers Easton and Bauer for some one-on-one time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale Police Department made two impaired driving arrests and issued 19 speeding citations, two driving with a suspended license citations, two no valid license citations, one failure to appear arrest warrant service and seven citations for other violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. During its Thanksgiving enforcement effort, police made two impaired driving arrests and issued 29 speeding citations, two traffic arrests for driving with a suspended license and no valid...
In 2021, the team at the Hinsdale Public Library challenged itself to continue delivering excellent content and superior services to our patrons and community. We continued to find new and creative ways to connect our patrons with the materials, information, programs and diversions that were especially important this past year. Our curbside service, which totaled more than 3,100 pickups in 2021, has been a lifeline for many people, as have our growing digital collections....
The Hinsdale Police Department is in the midst of a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign that began Dec. 17 and 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” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Not only do you put yourself at risk, but the lives of others as well.” If your celebration will involve alcohol or other impairing substances, please plan ahead for a sober ride home and remember to buckle...
Several Hinsdale offices and entities will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Hinsdale Village Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 27; Friday, Dec. 31; and Monday, Jan. 3. The Hinsdale Public Library will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24-25, and Saturday, Jan. 1. The library also will close early, at 1 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 31. The Community House will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24-25, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.The Hinsdalean will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23-24, and Dec. 31 and Jan....
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 27-31....
Ninety-nine Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 95 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported four new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,459, compared to 2,360 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 21 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported 19 positive cases, 22 in isolation and 15 in...
From Santa in his Burlington Park tiny home to horse-drawn wagon rides to cookie decorating, Holidays in Hinsdale - hosted by the village in Burlington Park the last two Saturdays - offered fun for everyone. Charlotte Raymond and Will Kropf decorated and then ate the fruits of their labor. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Can you hear me now? Part Two - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," talks about life before cell phones, or any phones. "In 1896, telephones were at last available to private homes. The switchboard, however, was open only from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. In 1900, one operator was employed to handle the 333 calls per day; by 1909, these operators handled more than 3,000 daily calls....
The financial impact of the pandemic on Hinsdale lessened in 2021, with many revenue sources rebounding to pre-pandemic levels. We will end 2021 with a reserve balance of $6.7 million, which represents 37.2 percent of the village’s annual operating expenses. Because of the village’s financial strength, throughout the pandemic we were able to maintain the same level of first-rate police, fire and public works services that residents have come to expect. Moreover, the vil...
Burdi Clothing Hinsdale hosted a Toys for Tots collection Dec. 4 The boxes were overflowing as Retired Marine Master Sgt. Shawn Doty received toys of all shapes and sizes. Outside the store, Hinsdale Avenue was closed to host additional "toys" of a little different caliber. Members of the Checkeditout Car Club and Midwest Performance Cars displayed high-performance vehicles that brought out dozens of onlookers to photograph and view the amazing selection of automobiles....
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...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 20-24....
Diane Nelson is president of the Friends of the Hinsdale Library, with her previous stint as a board member giving her a total of seven years volunteering with the group to support the library and the greater community. "I enjoy supporting the library's programs as well as getting to know patrons and staff members," Nelson said, noting that the group recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. "We just bought an AED for the library." Residents can see the Friends giving out...
Can you hear me now? - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," talks about life before cell phones, or any phones. "Telephone service had been available in Chicago since 1878, but cautious Hinsdale village boards questioned the telephone company's mandatory long-term contract. The first telephone was installed at McGee's Drugstore at 49 S. Washington St., pictured here. Calls would come in, answered by boys eager to deliver messages. When the store closed, phone...
Members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club provided more than 300 families with "Gifts of the Season" with their annual program. Members met Saturday morning at Grace Episcopal Church to wrap and hand out the presents. Christy Hernandez gets a hand with the gift wrap from her daughter, Katelyn. Colleen Whitehead and Jen Kasmarick help load up a "sleigh" with gifts. And Tom and Caitlin Riley bring a large gift ready for wrapping. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
December is a month for caroling, baking cookies — and approving tax levies. This week, Hinsdale’s village and school boards are approving their tax levies, or annual requests for property tax revenue. These levy requests will be submitted to the clerks in Cook and DuPage counties, who will translate them into the tax rates (see related coverage on Page 7) that will appear on homeowners’ bills in 2022. Village of Hinsdale The village’s 2021 tax levy of almost $14.3 million is a considerably larger amount than officia...
Holding court with the big guy - Mrs. Claus and Santa visited with children during the Hinsdale Park and Recreation Department's Winter Wonderland earlier this month. Poppy, Grace and Mia Worthley chatted with the dynamic duo during the photo session sponsored by The Hinsdalean. Santa will be dropping by Burlington Park this Saturday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Families can take a horse drawn carriage ride and decorate cookies during those hours as well. (Jim Slonoff...
