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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...
NEW FUND IN MEMORY OF BJ CHIMENTI The Hinsdale Humane Society’s Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has announced that a new fund for veterans has been established in memory of board member BJ Chimenti. The mission of the BJ Chimenti Angel Fund for Veterans and Pets is to nurture the human animal bond and provide ongoing financial, educational and moral support to military veterans and active duty servicemen and women. “I’m thrilled that the humane society wants to honor our beautiful and amazing BJ this way,...
A police chase that started in Midlothian ended up in the Fullersburg neighborhood of Hinsdale Monday night. A construction trailer was reported stolen from a yard in Crestwood at about 10:15 p.m., Police Chief Brian King said Tuesday. Midlothian police began pursuing the suspect vehicle — a U-Haul with two suspects — when they observed it heading north on Interstate 294, King said. When Midlothian police terminated pursuit, an Illinois State Police helicopter and state police officers picked up the trail. Hinsdale pol...
The property tax is largest single tax in Illinois and is the major source of revenue for Community Consolidated District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86. It also is a significant source of funding for the village of Hinsdale, along with the Hinsdale Public Library, although the village has several other sources of revenue to support operations. Taxing bodies are required each year to file a levy, or request for property tax revenue. Setting the levy actually is the...
Hinsdale gift cards are the perfect holiday gift for friends, family members, teachers, holiday hosts, recent graduates and more. The gift cards, which can be loaded in any amount from $10 to $1,000, can be used in any Hinsdale restaurant or retailer where Visa Debit Cards are accepted. Funds do not expire. All purchases are subject to a $2.50 processing fee. Cards may be purchased weekdays during normal business hours at Hinsdale Village Hall, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Cards purchased over the phone by calling (630) 789-7090 or...
Sixty-three Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 58 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported five new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,360, compared to 2,297 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 23 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported 11 positive cases, 18 in isolation and no one in qu...
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...
Village shines brightly for Christmas Walk - The unofficial start to the holiday Christmas season drew crowds Friday night in Burlington Park and the central business district. The annual Christmas Walk, now in its 55th year, is sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and the village. With rides, carolers, open stores and warm weather, the evening would have made a perfect back drop for a Hallmark movie. Please turn to Page 38 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale Trustee Neale Byrnes hits the "button" to light the Christmas tree with the help of Santa Friday night at the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. Jack Guerin didn't want to get too close to Cookie and Olaf. On the other hand, Amelia Ruza just had to touch Frosty to see if he was cold. Elodie and Jack Guerin along with Caroline Sodikoff were brightly decked out for the festivities. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club held its first Jingle Dash Sunday morning, starting and finishing at Robbins Park. Festive pajamas and a hot chocolate bar were part of the fun. Santa was on hand to lead the runners, singing a Christmas carol and starting the race. The club will use the money raised to provide educational scholarships for area girls. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
After spending a week over Thanksgiving with family in New Jersey, Hinsdale's Danielle Tuck will spend a quiet Christmas at home with her husband, Rich, and her daughter, Haley. Christmas Eve will be celebrated with dinner with friends and an 8 p.m. service at Union Church. "Christmas Day will be spent just the three of us, opening presents, hanging out in pj's and FaceTiming family throughout the day," Tuck said. Tuck knows not every family is able to celebrate Christmas comf...
