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Penny Johnson works with the cast of the Union Church children's Christmas pageant during a rehearsal before it was presented in worship Dec. 22. Haley Tuck (see Page 9) makes a last-minute costume adjustment. Music director Stephen Edwards gathers the young singers to fine tune one of the songs. This year an especially large group of children were in the cast, so organizers had to find more halos, wings and donkey ears. A church member who is a master seamstress helped out...
Changes that would make improve benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2010 to create a second tier of state pension benefits in hopes of reducing long-term liabilities. But the latest benefits structure for employees entering the government workforce after 2010, known as Tier 2, has raised concerns about its compliance with Social Security and fairness. Not all public employees are covered by Social...
Toni Patisserie & Café had its busiest holiday season ever this year, owner Toni Cox said. "Both Thanksgiving and Christmas we did way more than our projections, and our projections are pretty aggressive," Cox said last week. "We were pleasantly surprised." The buche de Noel (yule log) cake, stollen and cookies were the biggest sellers. "Cookies were crazy. We had a hard time keeping up with them," Cox said. For the first time this year, the shop sold hors d'oeuvres for...
The Interim Housing Center lobby in Downers Grove gradually filled with children and parents Dec. 19 as DuPage PADS held its annual Christmas party, complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus, to spread cheer among the county’s under-resourced population. April Redzic, president and CEO of DuPage PADS, said there are currently about 300 residents at the center, one-third of them children. “Everyone’s welcome to come see Santa, but our younger ones probably get most excited,” Redzic...
8 has been a remarkable year for our library. Two full years into the implementation of the strategic plan our community developed with us, it feels like we have more momentum and a clearer sense of purpose than ever before. Library programs that educate and enrich our community continue to find and connect new audiences. One new tradition that has really taken off is the library’s Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebration. Hundreds of people joined us for live music, crafts, a...
This is my final year-end letter to Hinsdale residents as village president. When I became village president in 2009, fixing the village’s finances was a top priority. In 2008, Hinsdale risked a credit rating downgrade when a bond rating agency placed Hinsdale on “Negative Outlook.” Since 2008, Hinsdale has maintained a stable AAA bond rating. Only about 15 percent of Illinois municipalities can make that claim. While keeping the village on a firm financial footing, we have...
Twenty years ago Eva Field had an interview with Jan Anderson for a part-time assistant director position at the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. The two clearly hit it off. "Three hours later, I left with the job," Field said. Last week Field spent her last day with the chamber, retiring as president and chief executive officer. She said she's leaving the nonprofit in a good place. "The chamber has moved into a healthy direction for the last several years," Field said. "I do...
This is the photo of Daphne Sheldon (submitted by mom Lindsey) that won her the title of Hinsdale's happiest baby for 2024. She appears on the front cover of today's issue, and her family is featured in the 60 Seconds article on Page 9....
Hinsdale police have joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Through Jan. 2, law enforcement agencies across Illinois are adopting a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving. Police urge everyone to take the following simple steps: • Plan ahead: Designate a sober driver, use public transportation or arrange for a ride-sharing service. • Report dangers: If y...
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is now the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Its old name was used in a Dec. 19 story on winter break activities....
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. 30 to Jan. 3....
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. What appears to be Air & Wize and Merle Norman were located at 50 S. Washington St. The space on the left of the rebuilt structure will soon house Maison Paz the space on the right is now is Virgil Catherine Gallery. 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...
Eight-month-old Daphne Sheldon looks delighted to be in her holiday outfit, showcasing the smile that earned her recognition as winner of the The Hinsdalean's 2024 Happy Baby contest. Learn more about the Sheldon family, which includes parents Lindsey and Josh, and big sister Maeve, in a feature story on Page 9. See the photo that won her the title on Page 6. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Visitors to Burlington Park were in for a few treats as Hinsdale celebrated Hinsdale for the Holidays Dec. 7. Harper, Brady and Brynlee Ilekis spent some time bouncing in the life-size snow globe set up for pictures. Carolers strolled through the park and horse drawn carriage rides were offered as well as cookie decorating during the event. Santa was even seeing children in his home away from home in the park. Please turn to Page 3 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff...
A mid-December arctic blast served as a reminder, lest anyone had forgotten, of what Chicago winters typically have in store. So Adam King was quick to enter each store as he toured downtown Hinsdale for the final installment of this year's gift guide. King, a Hinsdale native and 2010 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School, is no foe of the elements, however, as director of sales at his family's King's Landscape Design right here in the village. He relishes breathing new...
A $1.1 million federal grant could make the difference in whether historic Sixth Street is paved in asphalt or bricks when the road is reconstructed next year. Prior to a public hearing on a proposed special service area at Tuesday’s board meeting, Village President Tom Cauley said U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, who represents Hinsdale, is championing a grant for the sewer work on Sixth as part of a larger infrastructure bill that Congress is likely to approve before the end of the year. “I’m not sure there’s an appetite for...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • discussed increasing pay rates for seasonal employees by 25 cents to $1 an hour, depending on the position, in order to be competitive and retain staff. Trustees will vote on the increase at their Jan. 21 meeting. • reviewed the list of five properties to be added to the village’s Historically Significant Structures Property List. The properties are 213 S. Clay St., 711 S. Elm St., 211 N. Lincoln St., 8 E. Third St. and 122 E. Third St. The vote will take place...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Schoen's was located at 48 S. Washington St. at the time. Today Meredith Jay and My Sister Kate share the space. 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]....
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. 23-27....
From Santa to carriage rides. Burlington Park was the setting for Hinsdale for the Holidays earlier this month. The Gouzoulis kids - Sebastian, Thaddeus, Atticus and Gabriella - decorate gingerbread men during the event. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
After months of objecting to Clarendon Hills’ plan to create a tax increment financing agreement along 55th Street, Hinsdale’s two public school districts have reached an agreement with that village. Community Consoli-dated Elementary District 181 Board members Monday approved an intergovernmental agreement with Clarendon Hills that dramatically reduces the amount of tax revenue the district could potentially lose under the TIF. “It’s been a journey,” said Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent for business and operation...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Olson's was located at 44 W. Washington St. at the time. Today the building is home to Wild Ginger. 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]....
Santa Claus made a quick trip to Hinsdale Friday night for the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. The Hinsdale Fire Department was called upon to help Santa make the last leg of his journey from the North Pole. After helping Village President Tom Cauley light the village Christmas tree, Santa made his trip over to Burlington Park to visit with children. Santa will be in his home away from home in Burlington Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 14 and 21....
The most special part of Christmas for Carmela St. John is the Christmas Eve procession with the baby Jesus for the crèche. The youngest child carries the baby as family members walk through the house singing "Tu Scendi Dalle Stella," a tradition St. John has participated in since her childhood in Italy. "Baby Jesus doesn't get put into the nativity until midnight," St. John said. Earlier that evening, the family enjoys the traditional feast of the seven fishes for Christmas...
HOSPITALS EARN TOP SAFETY GRADES Three UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals have earned top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group for their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, infections and other patient harm. The hospitals in Hinsdale, Bolingbrook and La Grange all earned “A”s in the fall 2024 edition of The Leapfrog Group’s semiannual Hospital Safety Grade report, ranking among the safest hospitals in the nation. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange have earned “A”s for 23 consecuti...
