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The Windhover - the blue metal sculpture outside Hinsdale Middle School - has caused more than one raised eyebrow as passersby wondered what it was and where it came from. HMS Principal Ruben Peña knew the sculpture was a gift from the community, but he didn't pay it much attention until talks began several years ago about building a new school - and a question arose. "What are we going to do with that thing?" he said. "And then the magic started to happen." He brought a...
The Community House hosted the Congressional Art Competition reception, an annual event that allows high school students from the 6th Congressional District of Illiois to showcase their artistic abilities. U.S. Rep Sean Casten greeted the artists and guests at the event. Roberta Wentling entertained and artist David Marcet created one of his sidewalk masterpieces during the event. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
IAEA HONORS STAFF IN DISTRICTS 181, 86 Several individuals in Community Consolidated School District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86 have received awards from the Illinois Art Education Association. Meg Cooper, executive director of the D181 Foundation, was named as an honoree in Distinguished Service to Art Education. Susan Tiemstra, recent District 181 retiree, was named a 2021 IAEA Educator of Distinction. Theresa McGee, Hinsdale Middle School art teacher, was the 2021 Presidential Award Recipient. HMS was...
Hinsdale Central High School is one of 18 schools from Illinois to be named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. “This award is a testament to the tireless efforts of our exemplary faculty and staff, the unwavering support of our families and community, and, most importantly, the passionate commitment to learning that our students exhibit on a daily basis,” Principal Bill Walsh said. The Education Department recognizes schools in one of two performance categories that are based on all studen...
Thirty Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 27 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported three new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 2,016, compared to 1,986 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had five confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale High School District 86, reported seven positive cases, 57 in isolation and 10 in...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at Tuesday’s meeting, trustees: • agreed to award the 2021 50/50 sidewalk project to Suburban Concrete in an amount not to exceed $84,860. The board will take an official vote on the contract Oct. 5. • agreed to spend up to $169,854 with George’s Landscape for the Irma Butler Tot Lot rebuild, pending an official vote at the Oct. 5 meeting. The tot lot is located in the southwest corner of Robbins Park. • awarded design and construction observation engineering services to HR Green in...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org...
An early Frank Lloyd Wright design on County Line Road in Hinsdale was saved from potential demolition after being purchased last week by preservationists. The 1894-built Frederick Bagley House at 121 S. County Line Road was bought, as announced in a press release from the Chicago-based Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, by Conservancy board member Safina Uberoi and her husband, Lukas Ruecker. They intend to restore the Dutch Colonial as a specimen of the early years of...
The friendly confines - Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," mentions how popular baseball was in the village. "The town baseball team about 1923 is shown 'at the end.' There were American Legion teams and church teams as well. Union Church fielded a team, as did the Lutherans. During the summer months, men's teams practiced every night of the week for weekend games that had a few hundred Hinsdaleans turn our to watch."...
A great night to be a Red Devil fan - Hinsdale Falcon Football players and cheerleaders got a chance to greet the Red Devils as they took the field Friday night. The Falcons also helped out with the HC Dawgs Club and Hinsdale Central's Football "Salute to Service" by holding onto the giant American Flag during the National Anthem. Oliver Clary, a member of the JV Gold team, was one of the Falcons on the field. Please turn to Page 39 for Falcon Football coverage. (Jim Slonoff...
This aerial view captures not only the new turf and bleachers at Hinsdale Central's Dickinson Field and the school's new tennis courts but also the Chicago skyline in the distance. The shot was taking during the sophomore football game against LT Friday night. For more on the varsity game that followed, turn to End Zone on Page 40. (photo by Yannis Arvanitis for The Hinsdalean)...
Residents who were hoping to get a slice of pizza or a burger at the Hinsdale Oasis one last time before it closed are out of luck. After being told the portion of the oasis that extends over Interstate 294 would close at the end of the month, the date was moved up, assistant village manager Brad Bloom told The Hinsdalean. “We were notified yesterday that the Tollway planned to close the oasis at the close of business yesterday,” he said Tuesday. The Tollway notified the village as soon as it was made aware of the clo...
The Garfield Avenue and Lincoln Street railroad crossings in downtown Hinsdale will be closed during the evening and overnight hours this weekend to facilitate the replacement of railroad ties. The Garfield and Lincoln crossings will close at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, and reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. The crossings will close again at 7 p.m. Sunday and reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20. The Park Avenue pedestrian crossing also will be closed during the work periods....
The village of Hinsdale and the Just1Mike Foundation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the first 24/7 SaveStation public access defibrillator at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Burns Field, 320 N. Vine St. The station is being dedicated in honor of Michael Brindley, who died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 16. The family are former residents of Hinsdale and Mike was a frequent user of Burns Field. His mom, Kristy, will fly in from California to attend the ceremony. A CPR demonstration by the Hinsdale Fire...
When Hinsdale native Andrea Kopp decided to pursue nursing as a livelihood, she never expected to launch her career in the middle of pandemic. Now, almost two months into her nurse residency program in the intensive care unit of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., the Hinsdale Central 2017 alum said her work, while intense, is what she has long felt called to do. "I've always wanted to help people in some sort of health aspect," Kopp said late last...
Thirty-four new Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 32 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,986, compared to 1,952 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had six confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokesman said. Hinsdale High School District 86, reported six positive cases, 42 in isolation and 10...
The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board held a public hearing on and formally adopted its fiscal year 2022 budget June 21. A story in the Sept. 9 issue incorrectly indicated those actions would take place this week....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Hinsdale South High School, 55th and Grant streets https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: FY22 budget hearing and approval, supporting students in quarantine and isolation, food service program for 2021-22, contract for on-site COVID-19 testing Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: appoint and swear in new trustee, COVID-related operational...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other business Monday, board members: • listened to concerns from a handful of parents about the bus service on Route 6, which has experienced problems since the first week of school, and the district’s communication with families who live on the route • approved a salary and benefits report as required by the state. The report lists the position, base salary, vacation and sick days, bonuses and other benefits for teachers and administrators. • listened to a report on five su...
MEMBERS JOIN D181 COMMITTEES Several community members were selected to fill open seats on three board committees in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. Virginia Malinas, Ryan Trombly, Lois Mejdrich and Ronne Malham will serve on the Academic Success Committee, which is led by board members Bill Cotter and Grace Shin. Nathan Lucht, Rich Giltner, Asim Aleem, Chris White and Jerry Mejdrich will serve on the finance committee, which is led by Sinead Duffy and Michael Martin....
Early football - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," this photo shows the Hinsdale football town team. The game was against Downers Grove in 1913. Only one player on the Downers team is wearing the optional leather helmet, she notes. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]. (Hinsdale Historical Society...
The HC Dawgs Club and Hinsdale Central Football Club held their annual Salute to Service Friday night at Dickinson Field. The clubs invited first responders, active military and veterans to the Hinsdale Central football game. The guests enjoyed seating along the end zone, food, drinks and an introduction at halftime - along with a 35-16 victory over LT. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 spent more than $2 million over the summer making improvements to its facilities. “The work has been very swift and has had a huge impact on the schools,” board member Sarah Jakobsen said. “The flooring at CHMS has been great. The library at Prospect, night and day. “It’s all very impressive,” she added. The flooring replacement at Clarendon Hills Middle School was the most expensive of the projects, coming in at about $665,000. The project originally was planned for last year,...
Remembering the fallen from 9/11 - Thousands of U.S. flags fill the soccer field at the Oak Brook Sports Core Wednesday for the Healing Field 9/11 Memorial. The display, featuring 2,977 flags for those lost 20 years ago - with a name on each one - will be up through Sunday. For details on visiting and information on other events designed to commemorate the 20th anniversary, turn to Page 17. Additional 9/11 coverage is on Pages 7 and 10. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Overdue - From "Images of America - Hinsdale" by Sandy Williams: "Founded as a private association in 1886, any 'reputable' person could become a member of the Hinsdale Library upon payment of $1 annual dues. The original collection, primarily donated by residents, was shelved in this home of C.D. Snow at Washington and Third streets. Mrs. Snow was one of the library's founders and also served as the first librarian. The photograph shows the Snow home at a later date, after...
