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HMS HONOR ROLL The following Hinsdale Middle School students earned a place on the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Sixth grade HMS honor roll Daniel Alam, Alessandro Allegra, John Altemose, Faustas Antanaitis, Anna Antipov, Gabriella Ayala-Johnson, Bryce Band, Logan Barrios, Sam Becka, Dylan Behar, Oliver Bell, Ethan Bian, Hayden Bird, Brooks Boules, Wilhelmina Braden, Cullen Bradley, Tessa Brannigan, Gabriele Brigden Nathan Campos, Hunter Carlson, George Choe, Riley Contreras, Grant Cook, Laure...
Seniors named SCHOLARS Four seniors from Hinsdale Central High School have been named candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. They are Alyssa Lee, Daniel Leung, Nicholas Lynch and Thomas Mercurio. The program was established in 1964. Each year, up to 161 students are named Presidential Scholars, which is considered one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The district anticipates this year’s class of scholars will be named in May. PILLARS annual BALL A SUCCESS The 2020 Ball raised $24...
Hinsdale Central senior Perry Zhao said he was pretty proud of his chess skills coming in to high school. Now, four years later, he credits his involvement on the school's chess team for prompting adjustments in his own attitude. "I was really cocky as a freshman," admitted Zhao, one of three team co-captains. "I think being on the chess team has really taught me about being a good person in general and a lot of valuable skills in leadership and dealing with people and...
Hinsdale residents should receive information soon about the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. In early March, households will start receiving their census login information in the mail and the census response website will go live. For the first time, each home will receive an invitation to respond to the census online, on the phone or through the mail. When completing the census, residents should will include everyone living in their...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: new parking regulations for central business district, new cable Public Education government fees, exterior appearance and site plan for KLM paddle court warming hut, resolutions supporting local control of 5G deployment...
A group of four teachers covered in pads and wearing helmets prepared for a take-down drill during Friday afternoon's training session at Hinsdale South High School. The teachers, whose black gear bore resemblance to Shadow Stormtroopers from Star Wars, were working toward certification to bring lessons like this to the students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South. All already have been certified in self-defense basic skills for women by the Rape Aggression Defense System,...
By Rebecca Anzel [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — First, there were cordless phones and text messages. Then, internet access and video calls. Now, wireless’s fifth generation will drive mobile phone speeds even faster and allow for advances in telemedicine and management of traffic signals, for example, according to the Federal Communications Commission. But two state lawmakers, Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-24, Western Springs) and Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-47, Elmhurst), want to give residents, legislators and ind...
Science can be a laughing matter - Monroe School students were in for a treat as Bill Cook, the Wacky Science guy, proved you can learn and laugh and scream at the same time. Cook swung a cup of water balanced on a triangular pool rack tied to a piece of rope over his head near the students, without spilling a drop. The Monroe School PTO sponsored his visit to the school in advance of the upcoming science fair....
HMS HONOR ROLL The following Hinsdale Middle School students earned a place on the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Sixth grade HMS honor roll Daniel Alam, Alessandro Allegra, John Altemose, Faustas Antanaitis, Anna Antipov, Gabriella Ayala-Johnson, Bryce Band, Logan Barrios, Sam Becka, Dylan Behar, Oliver Bell, Ethan Bian, Hayden Bird, Brooks Boules, Wilhelmina Braden, Cullen Bradley, Tessa Brannigan, Gabriele Brigden Nathan Campos, Hunter Carlson, George Choe, Riley Contreras, Grant Cook, Laure...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LIST Several Hinsdale students have earned a place on the dean’s list or equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2019 semester. Claire Callahan, Tufts University Jared Callaway, Columbia College Elizabeth Cash, Drake University Andy Evans, Miami University Alex Kerekes, Elmhurst College Dylan Lovelace, Miami University Greta Garber, Miami University Richie Lozanoski, Miami University Jimmy McKay, Miami University Kelly Melin, Tufts University Samantha Usher, Miami Uni...
Another court has ruled in favor of Hinsdale High School District 86 and former Superintendent Bruce Law in a lawsuit filed by former board member Claudia Manley and her husband, Noel. District 86 Board President Nancy Pollak announced Feb. 3 that the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, ruled in favor of District 86 and Law on all of the remaining claims in the lawsuit filed by the Manleys almost five years ago. She said that the Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s rulings, held that the uniform grievance p...
The Hinsdale Police Department announced it made one driving under the influence of alcohol arrest and issued 10 speeding citations and one other traffic violation during the recent Super Bowl enforcement campaign. “Because of these efforts to crack down on impaired drivers and ensure more people buckle up, the streets were safer over Super Bowl weekend,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Keeping impaired drivers off the roads saves lives.” The Super Bowl weekend enforcement effort ran from Friday, Jan. 31, through the ear...
The Hinsdale Central cafeteria was transformed last week into a political stage for a Republican U.S. Senatorial debate. But the event wasn't the product of DuPage County GOP coordination. It was arranged by Central students themselves, specifically the Student Conservative Organization and its leader, junior Mikhail Essa. "Our purpose for today's event is to bring voters insight into a very important election," Essa said in his remarks to open the debate. "We hope this event...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • voted 6-0 to increase the price of vehicle stickers from $40 to $48 as part of a comprehensive parking plan that will go into effect after the new parking deck at Hinsdale Middle School opens. The village is required to have the stickers ready for sale March 1, which is why the decision had to be made this month. Trustee Matt Posthuma said he would have liked to have all the components of the new parking plan in place before taking the vote. “I think it wou...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien...
Louis Lamoureux knows statistics can be difficult to put into context - especially when it comes to the loss of human life. But he's shared one that makes people take notice. "Four people within a few blocks of my home died within two years from opioids," Lamoureux said. One of those four individuals was his son, Paul, who overdosed on Aug. 31, 2016, after a long period of sobriety, Lamoureux said. Paul was 24. "The closer you get to home - it's interesting - the more power...
The 23-year-old Hinsdale woman who died from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl on Jan. 15, 2019, was one of 96 people in DuPage County who died from an opioid overdose last year. Two other Hinsdale residents — a 34-year-old woman and a 25-year old man — required doses of Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. But the numbers don’t tell the whole story, Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King cautioned. “I think putting the deaths in context is more signifi...
At your service - Henry Meding poses just outside the Hinsdale Post Office when it was located at the northeast corner of First and Washington street. The photo was taken between 1900-10. 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 photo)...
Members of Hinsdale Central's swim team took on some new colors before the WSC Silver conference championships earlier this month. The boys took turns Feb. 1 getting their hair dyed a rainbow of colors at Halo Salon in Hinsdale. The following Thursday the boys had their heads shaved before Friday's meet. Yazmine Marshbanks gets ready to bleach Andrew Fix's hair before adding the color. Stylist Krista Sutton applies bleach to Daniel Wang's hair. John Brandonisio adds the...
Bill Merchantz, president of the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board, resigned last week. He submitted a resignation letter Feb. 11 to Margie Kleber, board secretary. It contained a single line. “I submit my resignation from the D181 Board effective Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020,” he wrote. When asked via email about his decision to resign, Merchantz told The Hinsdalean he had no comment. Five days before he resigned, Merchantz spoke at the District 181 Finance Committee meeting, expressing his concerns about the...
Hinsdale continues to welcome new businesses to town, providing even more destinations for village shoppers. The latest arrivals to the town's merchant community - along with signs of growth from longstanding proprietors - are highlighted here. A market for renovation A growing family vacating a stylish modern Chicago condo for a forever Hinsdale home built in the 1970s is likely to seek remodeling help. John Bohnen of County Line Properties envisioned an answer in County...
I believe I can fly - Arjun Sinha took to the air for a layup against Hinsdale Middle School teacher Dan Powers. And he made it. The two were embroiled in the annual staff-student basketball game at the Hinsdale Middle School Jan. 31. In spite of the students' best efforts, they were defeated by the teachers 21-15. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures....
Hinsdale Economic Development Commission 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. On the draft agenda: capital transfer, patron ban, Workplace Transparency Act Resolution, Illinois Public Library Annual Report approval Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: ordinance to collect cable public education government fees, resolutions calling...
Hinsdale's first village president Joel Tiffany lived in this Italianate home at 133 N. Washington St., which still stands today. More information on Tiffany and his successors as Hinsdale CEO can be found in the Pulse story on Page 17. 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 photo)...
The Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library sponsored the HPL After Dark: Jammin' in the Stacks concert by presenting jazz singer Typhanie Monique Jan. 31. Described as a "bold, engaging performer with the ability to reach straight to the heart of her listeners," Monique didn't disappoint the near capacity crowd. The next HPL After Dark event is set for Friday, April 17, when the works of Frida Kahlo 2020 will be discussed....
