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A safe way to share the work of the Hinsdale Dance Academy's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was to film the comedy. The cameras spent a week capturing the action before the performance was edited and shown as a drive-in move. Academy director Nicole Miller works with the dancers during filming. Willa Gramann appeared as "Mustardseed". Jennifer Grapes-Croughan, the owner and director of HDA, can now ad producer to her title. Hinsdale's Grace Koznarek was Queen...
Food insecurity may not be a direct concern for most Hinsdale residents. For HCS Family Services junior board members Abby Clark, Piper Frankiewicz and Camryn Saltzman, addressing the need helps nourish the broader society. "It benefits the community as a whole and makes the community stronger," said Clark, a senior at Hinsdale Central who joined the junior board as a sophomore. "It's just great to see yourself have such a big effect on the community and the people you...
Passes for the Hinsdale Community Pool’s 2021 season are now on sale, with the early bird rate in effect through May 28. Early bird rates for residents are $290 for a family, $165 for an individual, $80 for a senior citizen 60 and older and $60 for a nanny (must be purchased with a family membership). Starting May 29, rates increase to $315 for families and $185 for individuals. The cost for seniors and nannies remains the same. The village also offers neighborly rates to residents of several nearby towns, ranging from $...
For the second year in a row, The Hinsdalean has been named the best mid-size nondaily newspaper in the state. The paper retains both the Harold and Eva White Memorial trophy and the Sam Zito Award of Excellence after receiving the most points in the Illinois Press Association's editorial and advertising contests. The awards were presented at the IPA's virtual convention Friday. "I'm beginning my 40th year covering Hinsdale and never would have imagined we'd be in a position...
Hinsdale Economic Development Commission 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: 2022 budget planning discussion; DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau presentation; Restaurant Week, summer campaign and Wellness Week updates Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: renovating existing pool space at Central, aprpove director of instructional equity, committee...
Thirteen Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,773, up from 1,760 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had five confirmed COVID-19 patients and two patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported four new cases from May 5-11, all of which involved st...
Darlene Bingham is not a student of architecture. That doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate the beauty and charm of a 1920s house. "We we came in to see this house, I was just totally taken away," said Bingham, who moved to the home at 735 S. Garfield Ave. last summer. "I just couldn't believe the beauty inside. All these timeless pieces," she said, gesturing to the leaded glass window in the front door, the stained glass cover of an overhead light and carved wooden figures tha...
U.S. News RANKS CENTRAL NO. 10 Hinsdale Central High School ranked No. 10 for the state in the U.S. News and World Report list of 2021 Best High Schools released Tuesday. Central has a 96 percent graduation rate, with a college readiness score of 64.5 percent (based on AP exams taken and passed). Central is ranked No. 252 in the nation. Hinsdale South is ranked No. 82 in the state and No. 1,939 in the nation. The report ranks more than 24,000 public high school throughout the country, measuring how well schools serve...
A painted lady can sure turn heads. The Queen Anne-style residence at 318 S. Garfield St. has been getting second looks since 1888, when it was built for early Hinsdaleans Robert and Mary Childs, their five sons, Mary's mother and brother, and Robert's sister. Presumably its six bedrooms were sufficient to accommodate the entire brood. More than 130 years later, it is home to the six-member Prame family. "It's a big house," remarked Amy Prame of the three-story,...
Not their parents' prom - The class of 2021, unlike the class of 2020, did have a chance to attend prom this year. It was different, for sure, but that didn't stop seniors from turning out for the Red Devil Gala Prom Event Saturday night at Dickinson Field. With a Red Carpet entrance, photo stations, Class of 2021 memory project, trackless train, music and raffle prizes, the two-hour events provided plenty to do for prom-goers. Mathilde Kokoszka, Kaitlin Mrksich, Ellie...
Thirty-eight Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 29 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported nine new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,760, up from 1,722 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had seven confirmed COVID-19 patients and two patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported seven new cases from April 28 to May 4, all of...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 6 p.m. Monday, May 10 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: retiree celebrations (6-7:30 p.m.), COVID-19 update, digital learning environment equipment, 2021-22 assessment calendar, committee calendars, fiscal year 2022 tentative budget Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Friday, May 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports May 4. Felony theft arrest Wanda L. Bickerstaff, 62, 1109 Saylor St., Downers Grove, was arrested on a Class 2 felony charge of theft on April 28 for embezzling more than $10,000 from Chris Crawford LTD, formerly at 22 W. First St., between Jan. 1, 2015, and March 15, 2018. She surrendered to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office after a warrant was issued for her arrest April 20. Felony controlled substance arrest Adan M. Ibarra, 35, 153 Plainview Drive, Bolingbrook, was a...
The Red Devil Gala Prom was held outdoors at Dickinson Field Saturday night. And while it was different than a traditional prom, at least the Class of 2021 could enjoy this milestone event. Terence Luzano and Maddie Tallard leave a message for the 2021 Memory Project. Bennet Willman, Nithin Reddy and David Melvin pose for a shot at one of the four photo stations on the field. Faith Drescher poses with Lizzo, one of the "celebrities" who were on hand for the event. And it was...
STATE SCHOLARS NAMED AT CENTRAL Two hundred and thirty-six seniors at Hinsdale Central High School have been named Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. They are Jake Adams, Mohammad Ahmadi, Moosa Ahmed, Sophie Aliaga, Thomas Ambrose, Jay Amin, Arthur Andersen, Abigail Antinossi Chloe Aquino, Jack Arenberg, William Arnason, Emily Ascher, Chloe Attlan, Aryan Bahl, Zayn Bajwa, Kian Bandukwala, Luke Berg, Sophia Biancalana Luna Bitar, Owen Bots, Margaux Bouret, Victor Bouret, Bo Bourlard, Cullen B...
Two and a half hours and 10 votes. That’s how long it took the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board to elect a new president Monday night. Prior to officer elections, the four new board members elected April 6 were sworn in — Peggy James, Debbie Levinthal, Terri Walker and Jeff Waters. The first order of business for the new board was to elect officers. Three were nominated to serve as president. Cynthia Hanson nominated Kathleen Hirsman; James proposed her running mate, Waters; and Levinthal recommended her running mat...
Finding the right volunteer opportunity can be a challenge - especially for a seventh-grader. Juniorettes - the junior board of the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club - has helped Hinsdale's Laura Armstrong do just that. "I've learned that I can help in different ways and Juniorettes has opened my eyes to different things I can do to be able to help," said Armstrong, whose in seventh grade at Hinsdale Middle School. She has enjoyed dressing up to entertain pediatric cancer patients...
Members of the Hinsdale Fire Department and the community helped Deputy Chief Tim McElroy celebrate 48 years of service Friday prior to his retirement. Chief John Giannelli was one of several speakers who brought up highlights and antics from McElroy's career. McElroy's wife, Robin, shares a laugh with his many relatives who attended. McElroy received several proclamations as well as mementos of his career before the ceremony concluded with a "walkout." (Jim Slonoff...
By Ken Knutson [email protected] Hinsdale trustees Tuesday discussed a proposed intergovernmental agreement between the villages of Hinsdale and Western Springs and the Illinois Tollway Authority concerning a new pedestrian bridge over the Tri-State Tollway. Last July, trustees expressed their desire that the bridge, which will be constructed along the north side of Chicago Avenue connecting Veeck Park in Hinsdale and Spring Rock Park in Western Springs, be designed with vertical pickets and be painted black. Their W...
Founding matters - William Robbins, generally regarded as the father of Hinsdale, purchased land from Chicago Avenue to 55th and Madison Street to County Line Road in 1862 for $9,000. "To be near his new venture, Robbins temporarily moved his family to Fullersburg," Sandy Williams writes in "Images of America - Hinsdale." "From here, he had direct supervision of Hinsdale's formation, from the street layout and grading to the tree planting and construction of his own estate....
It takes a tulip - or a few thousand. Tulips have painted the village in a rainbow of colors this spring. While the weather has been keeping us all guessing as to what season it is, it seems it was perfect for the tulips. Whether residents choose a few or a few thousand - like one home in the 800 block of South Madison - the flowers have provided a colorful backdrop for our finicky spring. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Calling all cars - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," this photograph is of Hinsdale's first police chief, John Nicholson. "John Nicholson was named chief of police in 1902, a job he held for 24 years. A two-man force walked patrols, using bicycles or Nicholson's own horse when necessary. Automobiles began arriving in Hinsdale about 1903, and occasionally one would be appropriated to pursue a felon. It was not until about 1921 that Hinsdale purchased a...
Hinsdale's Forestry and Parks Superintendent John Finnell worked with the Cub Scouts from Pack 10 planting several white pines in KLM as part of Hinsdale's park cleanup day April 22. James Satchwell, Cade Wickramasinghe, Daniel Sorem and Julian Nemeth were part of a group of scouts that participated. Logan Albanese helps guide Satchwell and Wickramasinghe with their tree placement. Several dozen village residents pitched in for the event and worked at Robbins, Burns and...
Hinsdale Central students age 16 and older interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination will be able to get one at school next month. Superintendent Tammy Prentiss announced last week that she had arranged for the district to receive 6,000 Pfizer vaccinations through its partnership with Jewel Osco for students in Hinsdale High School District 86 and Downers Grove High School District 99. Clinics will be held May 20 at Hinsdale Central and May 26 at Downers North, with the second shots administered three weeks later, she...
After almost two years of fundraising, the Friends of the Don Watson Aquatic Center were able to present a $1.6 million donation to the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board last week. “It really was a pure team effort to get to this goal of raising $1.6 million,” Vince Allegra, a former stand-out swimmer at Hinsdale Central and fundraising committee member, said at the board’s April 22 meeting. The contribution made it possible for the district to build a 10-lane pool instead of the six-lane pool approved in the April 2019...
