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For the first time since Illinois had its first reported case of COVID-19 in January, the state saw fewer deaths in a week than in the previous week. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said Tuesday that 780 people died from the virus this past week. There were 790 deaths the previous week. And although that number “represents 780 individuals who lost their lives and families and loved ones and communities who are mourning those deaths,” Ezike said it makes her “hopeful that this fact is th...
SPRINGFIELD — All of the state’s 5,000-plus child care providers not in operation will be advised to reopen Friday, May 29, provided the state’s four regions under Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan continue to progress toward the third phase of the plan by that date. Providers that have been closed must develop a reopening plan that ensures they have revised operational and preparedness policies in place before opening, the governor said. All providers will be expected to resume compliance with all licensing standar...
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday his administration is developing guidelines for local governments and businesses to follow as the state prepares to enter the next phase of reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have guidance documents that are being prepared, work that’s already being done to make sure that people have enough time to open safely,” Pritzker said during his daily pandemic briefing in his office at the Capitol. He reiterated that all four regions of the state are on track to enter P...
SPRINGFIELD — All of Illinois is “on track” to progress into the next phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to reopen the state safely, he said Tuesday during his daily update teleconference in Chicago. The current phase of the plan allows residents to visit golf courses and state parks, retail shops to deliver orders placed remotely and medical centers to allow elective surgeries to resume. By moving into the “Recovery” phase in 10 days, offices, salons, barbershops and manufacturers will begin to return with some capacity re...
SPRINGFIELD — As the entire state remains on pace to enter the next phase of reopening in just nine days, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a major addition to the allowed activities under the phase: outdoor dining at restaurants. Pritzker on Wednesday said restaurants and bars will be able to open outdoor seating to customers when the businesses’ region moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois reopening plan, which all four regions are on pace to do on May 29. “With the right restrictions, tables six feet apart and away from t...
NAZ VALEDICTORIAN HAILS FROM HINSDALE Michael Rooney of Hinsdale has been named the 2020 valedictorian at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park. In addition to his academic achievements, Rooney was fully involved in the life of the school. He was captain of the tennis and golf teams, as well as qualifying for IHSA State competition in both sports during his high school career. He was an Executive Council member of Senior Board, co-president of the Service Team and a retreat leader. “Michael’s contributions to our school com...
Members of the Hinsdale Central lacrosse team spent an evening driving around the village in more than 20 decorated cars, honking horns and dropping off packages for their senior team members. Junior Cayden Torsberg and freshman Ari Tavoso popped out of their cars' sunroofs as the parade drove past their graduating teammates. Alaina Hamood and her family were first on the team's route. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
A total of 170 Hinsdale residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of May 19, compared to 167 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 160 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 10 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 163 confirmed cases and 24 deaths are associated with ManorCare in Hinsdale, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Those numbers include residents and staff who might not be DuPage County residents. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 21...
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced the launch of Illinois’ contact tracing program and defended an emergency rule filed Friday to allow for misdemeanor charges against businesses defying his stay-at-home order. The contact-tracing effort for COVID-19 — one that is required to move the state along the governor’s “Restore Illinois” reopening plan — will begin in two pilot counties. Pritzker said contact tracing, which was used early on in the state’s coronavirus outbreak when the number of cases was manageably...
SPRINGFIELD – As the COVID-19-related death toll surpassed 4,000 Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is focusing on expanding the number of tests performed each day — an effort he said is critical to reopening the state’s economy. Pritzker said Illinois now has 251 sites that offer free testing, including seven drive-through locations in Markham, Bloomington, Harwood Heights, Rockford, Aurora, Waukegan and East St. Louis. Illinois is now routinely processing more than 20,000 tests per day. “Reaching 20,000 tests per day...
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced new resources to help the hundreds of thousands of people unemployed in Illinois, unveiling an online portal that will offer job training and connect job seekers with prospective employers. Get Hired Illinois is a “one-stop shop” for job seekers of all levels and backgrounds to access career training programs, virtual job fairs and opportunities to connect with employers, the governor said. “It’s critical that our state do everything possible to help our residents...
SPRINGFIELD — The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as Gov. JB Pritzker warned business owners and local governments of consequences they will face if they defy his stay-at-home order. Pritzker said there are no “easy decisions” in a pandemic and said he sympathizes with local elected leaders struggling with difficult choices. “But what I don’t have sympathy for is those so intent on disregarding science and logic, so afraid to tell their constituents what they may not want...
Drive through preschool - Children and their moms attending the Union Church Early Child Preschool Mother and Child Program got a chance to visit their teachers the morning of May 6. Visitors stayed in their cars and stopped at three stations. At the first, teacher Kathryn Heine sang a couple of songs. Katie Szafarczyk read a story at the second and Beth Bozeman provided the moms with an at-home package for continued learning at the final stop. Josephine Lange enjoyed singing...
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he would consider withholding federal pass-through funds to counties ignoring his stay-at-home order and said it “would be best” for the General Assembly to meet before the end of May to take up key state business. When asked in his daily COVID-19 briefing via videoconference Tuesday if the state would consider withholding federal aid to counties reopening early, Pritzker said, “we would consider that.” “The state already provides a lot of support for cities and counties,...
A total of 167 Hinsdale residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of May 12, compared to 126 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 159 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 9 confirmed cases in the village as of May 12. Included in Hinsdale’s totals are 147 cases and 19 deaths associated with ManorCare, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 25 confirmed COVID-19 patients and 10 patients awaiting test results on Tuesday, a...
The Hinsdalean is offering a special opportunity to honor graduates with a keepsake graduation announcement that will be published Thursday, June 4. Graduates from preschool to college and beyond can be recognized in these ads, which feature the graduate’s name, photo, school and a brief, 20-word message. The cost is $79 for baseball card-sized ad. To be included in these special pages, call (630) 323-4422 or send an email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 26....
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, May 18 https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: retiree celebration, insurance rate renewal, Chromebook refresh, Google Drive backup and security monitoring, 2020-21 assessment calendar, budget assumptions discussion Hinsdale Economic Development Commission 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 20 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Finance Commission 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19...
HOSPITAL EARNS TOP SAFETY GRADE Ten Amita Health hospitals — including Hinsdale Hospital — have been awarded “A” grades on the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade list, which recognizes Amita Health’s achievements in providing safer health care. By earning “A” grades in Leapfrog’s biannual safety grade study, these hospitals rank among the safest in the nation. “We are committed to the health and safety of our patients, especially in these uncertain times,” said Dr. Stuart Marcus, Amita Health executive vice pres...
Hinsdale's first Virtual Restaurant Week is set for May 18-24. Don't worry - the food will be real. And delicious. At Vistro, chef/owner Paul Virant's carryout menu will feature a family meal for four with fish and chips, celery root remoulade, a choice of salad (little gem, Caesar or kale) and bread pudding for desert for $60. Virant recently resumed carry-out service at Vistro (and Vie in Western Springs) May 1 after closing the restaurants completely for six weeks. In addit...
May is Historic Preservation Month, and who better to weigh in on the observance than members of Hinsdale's historic preservation commission? The Hinsdalean asked commissioners to each submit a structural selection - be it residential or within the historic downtown - that represents the kind of vintage architecture that for which the village is prized. Commissioner Sandy Williams, stumped by the challenge of choosing one from the plentiful options, instead contributed her tho...
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor virus - Candyce McLaughlin and neighbors on the 400 block of North Lincoln Street organized special recognition of their "tireless" mail carrier, Jay Taylor, known as "Mr. Jay." The children on the block baked cookies and made signs, and the adults provided hand sanitizer and applause to let him know his hard work is appreciated, now more than ever. Thanks to Monica Toth for sending in this photo....
The annual LEAP Club tomato plant sale was held this week at Judy and Tom Casten's home on Third and Washington streets. The Castens grew more than 32 varieties of heirloom tomatoes for the event. More than $13,000 was raised to help benefit the LEAP Schools in South Africa. Members of the Hinsdale Central Foundation were on hand to support the sale as well. Heather Fehrman from the foundation helps organize the tomatoes and the dozen other types of plants that were...
An experienced school administrator and Illinois native is the new principal of Monroe School. The Community Consolidated District 181 Board approved a one-year contract with Kristin Reingruber at its May 4 meeting. Reingruber comes to District 181 after 13 years with North Palos District 117, where she served most recently as principal of Glen Oaks Elementary School and previously as assistant principal (Oak Ridge Elementary School), curriculum team leader (Oak Ridge Elementary School) and Technology Instruction Coordinator...
April and May showers bring May flowers - Spring flowers and flowering trees across the village are showing signs of spring. With temperatures bouncing back and forth between chilly and warm, it seems at times Mother Nature can't decide what season it is. At least we can see signs of spring all around us. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
To help village restaurants recover from the economic hardship wrought by COVID-19, Hinsdale officials are considering converting central business district streets this summer to al fresco dining corridors. At Tuesday night’s village board meeting, Village President Tom Cauley credited village manager Kathleen Gargano with, shortly before the meeting, floating the idea of shutting off First Street between Garfield Avenue and Washington Street to vehicle traffic so the area can instead be used for outdoor dining. This will e...
