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A federal jury has convicted two men on robbery and weapons offenses for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint from Razny Jewelers in Hinsdale. After a six-day trial in federal court in Chicago, Tobias Diggs, 26, of Chicago, and Joshua McClellan, 31, of Oak Lawn, were convicted Oct. 22 of all counts against them, including conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, transportation of stolen goods, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the...
While Halloween celebrations may be different this year, many ghosts and ghouls will still be on the “haunt” for a frighteningly good time. Hinsdale police are reminding motorists of the importance of planning ahead before the scares start and keeping watch for little goblins walking along roads after dark. “Halloween is scary enough without adding impaired driving to the mix,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “Because even one drink can impair your ability to make responsible decisions, we urge you to make a plan for a sob...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the draft agenda: approve Integrated Math Curriculum, 2020 tax levy, return to school update, five-year financial forecast, First Amendment presentation Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: approve 2020 property tax levy, second major adjustment to 111 S. Lincoln...
Thirteen Hinsdale residents have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 13 new cases and the Cook County Health Department reported no new cases. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the village to 458, up from 445 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had eight confirmed COVID-19 patients and eight patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported nine new cases on Oct. 23 and 26....
A new pedestrian bridge will eventually span the Tri-State Tollway connecting Veeck Park in Hinsdale with Spring Rock Park in Western Springs. But it might not be the one Hinsdale officials wanted. The walkway linking the towns will be built by the Illinois Tollway as part of the Central Tri-State Tollway expansion project, replacing one that has long existed further to the north. This summer, the Tollway provided the villages with a few design options and asked them to agree...
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce along with the village of Hinsdale sponsored a first ever fall sidewalk sale in town Saturday. With sections of First and Washington streets closed off for the event, shoppers had plenty of room to roam in search of bargains. Aoife O'Reilly and Bridget Mogensen filled their baskets to the brim from My Sister Kate. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
In defiance of Gov. JB Pritzker’s guidance, the Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it will proceed with a winter season schedule for boys and girls basketball. In a statement, the IHSA Board of Directors said it based the decision on the recommendation of its Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, which requires masks to be worn by all players, coaches and officials during play. IHSA officials took issue with Pritzker’s announcement Tuesday that basketball had be reclassified as a high-risk sport ins...
Give us those nice bright colors - The Hinsdale Family Fall Fest - maintaining COVID restrictions - was a big hit with families across the village. The Hinsdalean was on hand and took more than 1,400 photos of the trick or treaters who enjoyed the windy day that included free pumpkins, a fall festival goodie bag, a costume contest and trick or treating in the central business district. Among the children photographed were Olivia Ander, Liam McNicholas, Poppy Huseth and Keegan...
D181 STAFF EARN ISBE AWARDS Four staff members in Community Consolidated District 181 were honored among some 100 educators statewide recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education in its 2021 Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel categories. Classroom teacher Carrie Fitzgerald earned a meritorious service award. She is an early childhood education teacher for the special education class in the D181 Neighborhood Preschool. Lisa Hendrix received an award of excellence for administrators. She is a pupil service administr...
Monica Rincon was one who always wanted to gather friends together to celebrate someone's birthday or achievement. So when her friends got the call July 6 from her husband, Chris Dooley, that Monica had passed away at age 49, they knew they had to do something for her. "When we got the news from Chris that Monica had passed, I think that the first thought for so many of us was, 'We have to get the ribbons up,' because that was what Monica would have done and that is what we...
This old house - Sandy Williams, in her book "Images of America - Hinsdale," wrote about the home at 231 E. Third St. "An excellent example of Prairie School design, this home was designed by noted architect E.E. Roberts. Built for lumber executive A. W. True in 1908, the home features a low-pitched roof with broad eaves and bands of windows characteristic of the Prairie style." In 2014 Rob and Amanda Miller completely remodeled the home's interior while keeping the home's...
Virtual rotary run keeps pace The Virtual Rotary Run Charity Classic netted $80,000, almost as much as last year’s successful race. “Our goal this year, as always, is to positively impact the lives of many area residents,” said Tom Norton, president of the Hinsdale Rotary Club. Proceeds benefited leading community charities: The Community House, District 181 Foundation, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, Rotary Club of Hinsdale Foundation and Ray Graham Association-Hanson Center. More than 200 individuals participated in the 2...
The village’s leaf pick-up program, which offers free, unlimited, weekly curbside collection of leaves in kraft paper yard waste bags, begins next week. Bagged leaves should be placed in the parkway in front of the home, along the curb. Do not place bags in the street. Pick-up will run for six weeks at the time of regularly-scheduled weekly yard waste pick-up, starting the week of Oct. 26 and ending the week of Nov. 30. Leaves will be picked up by the village’s waste hauler, Republic Services. Leaves also may be kept on the...
Alex Trebek’s name was misspelled in the Oct. 15 issue....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 https://d86.hinsdale86.org...
Twenty-three Hinsdale residents have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 19 new cases and the Cook County Health Department reported four new cases. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the village to 445. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had five confirmed COVID-19 patients and four patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. As of Friday, Community Consolidated District 181 had three new cases, all staff members. One...
Indoor dining will be on hiatus in Hinsdale starting at 11 p.m. Friday. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that indoor service at restaurants and bars will be prohibited in DuPage County starting Friday. The restrictions also apply to Kane, Will and Kankakee counties. Vistro owner Paul Virant, a Hinsdale resident, had just met with his staff Wednesday morning to begin planning for the change. "We have that tent that has forced air heat. We'll at least be able to have dining...
The division over the tax amendment to the state constitution Illinois voters will see on the Tuesday, Nov. 3, ballot is evident from the way supporters and opponents refer to the proposal. Supporters of the amendment, which is expected to bring in $3.4 billion a year, call it the “Fair Tax” proposal. The proposed progressive tax will address the inequity in the tax burden, said Kim Savage of Darien, chairman of the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization. At the lowest income levels, people pay 12 to 14 percent of...
Devil in the details - Myrta Holmes, the former wife of serial killer H.H. Holmes, rented various homes throughout the village, including this one at 212 N. Lincoln St. in 1912. She moved to Hinsdale with her daughter in 1896, the year her estranged husband was executed. According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," Holmes taught third and fourth grades at least 15 years in the Hinsdale Public School system. H.H. Holmes was featured in Erik Larson's book...
The Salt Creek Medical Campus is under new ownership. The set of four outpatient medical office buildings on Hinsdale's north end, containing a total of 156,600 square feet of office space, was sold on Sept. 4 for $50.9 million to Remedy Medical Properties by MedProperties Group. Jay Heald of MedProperties said the medical office property has long been a favorite target for investors and that market has become particularly sought after in recent years. "Health care has always...
Elm goes blue - In celebration of Elm School earning its 2020 Blue Ribbon Award status, students, teachers and parents celebrated last week with several events. The week started with "Elm Blooms as a Blue Ribbon School" and closed with "Elm's Brilliant Minds Think Blue." The activities included everything from planning a blue ribbon garden to a schoolwide collaborative art project. Malik Chaar along with her fellow first-graders had a chance to celebrate outside during the...
Kristin Hucek was a week away from her wedding day on Aug. 1 when her phone rang. It was the casting office for "Jeopardy!" telling the bride-to-be she was now a contestant-to-be. "I just got a call out of the blue asking me if I could show up to tape the show," said the Hinsdale native. She accepted, and her appearance will be televised at 3:30 p.m. today, Oct. 15, on ABC 7. Hucek, now an attorney in San Francisco, had been waiting since last year for the call. An online appl...
Park patrol - Volunteers spread across Hinsdale to participate in a park clean-up day Oct. 2. Teams went to work in KLM, Brook Park and Robbins Park picking up trash. The team of Aidan Babaran, Logan Barrios, Aden Bandukwall and Connor James made their way through Robbins Park. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
If the shoe fits - In her book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," Sandy Williams writes about Emanuel Karlson, who began his boot and shoe business in Hinsdale in 1895. In 1898 he moved his store to the new building pictured here at 52 S. Washington St., where the family business lasted more than 80 years. In addition to crafting his own custom, handmade shoes, he was one of the first shoemakers in Chicago to sell national brands as well....