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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic stop improving. "This fall will not be business as usual, and we will update our guidance as needed," Carmen Ayala, state superintendent of education, said during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago. "In response to challenging and changing public...
SPRINGFIELD — Restaurants across the state are set to open for indoor dining Friday among other additions to allowable activities under the state’s Restore Illinois plan. The state on Monday released new guidance for reopening businesses. Restaurants must arrange their seating facilities so that tables are 6 feet apart and parties larger than 10 people will not be allowed, per state guidelines. Standing areas such as bars will be allowed to operate at no more than 25 percent of capacity, and staff is required to wear fac...
HINSDALE STUDENTS EARN DEGREES Several students from Hinsdale have earned their bachelor’s degrees (unless otherwise indicated) following the spring 2020 semester. Cameron Anderson, communication and information sciences, University of Alabama Natalie Brunini, DePauw University John Bush-Joseph, independently designed major, Colorado College Abigail Cole, civil engineering, University of Texas at Austin Christopher Chute, DePauw University Nicole Eichelman, environmental and ocean studies, University of San Diego Elise G...
A total of 181 Hinsdale residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 16, compared to 182 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 171 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 10 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 168 confirmed cases and 30 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 three...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25 https://www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: continued public hearings on proposed demolition moratorium and Hinsdale Senior Residences (formerly Clarendale) development...
Sunday morning stretch - Denys Kang and some neighbors enjoy an outdoor yoga class in her driveway Sunday led by CorePower Yoga teacher Lauren Dembek. She and other dedicated teachers have continued to teach their students on Facebook live even though the studio has been closed due to COVID-19 and they are not being compensated. Kang said she wanted to recognize and thank the selfless yoga teachers. "It means so much more to us now than ever to find peace on our mats when...
Protest winds through village streets - About 50 people - led by organizer Isaiah Robinson - marched from Robbins Park to Burlington Park Friday to protest the death of George Floyd and support Black Lives Matter. The marchers then laid down on the pavement surrounding the fountain for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time the Minnesota police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck, killing him. Several speakers then addressed the crowd. Please turn to Page 5 for more on...
A total of 182 Hinsdale residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 9, compared to 181 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 172 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 10 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 167 confirmed cases and 29 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 three...
Community Consolidated School District 181 Among other business Monday, board members: • accepted a grant from the District 181 Foundation totaling $23,000 for Tech Connect training, cultural empathy and eLearning to benefit district staff and students; a grant of $186.86 from the Hinsdale Middle School PTO for the Encore PTO to defray the cost of busing the school orchestra to Peoria; and a grant of $13,846.89 from the Clarendon Hills Middle School PTO for sound absorbing paneling for the cafeteria/stage. Board members and s...
THREE RECEIVE MERIT AWARDS Hinsdale Central High School students Daniel Leung and Alyssa Lee, along with Fenwick High School’s Elizabeth Rogowski of Hinsdale, have each received $2,500 National Merit scholarships. Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors. These...
Mira Albert's pediatric dental practice was preparing to close its doors even before the world shut down due to COVID-19. "By March 15 I realized we just needed to not be seeing patients anymore," Albert said. She said she closed the practice not only to protect her staff and patients, but also to conserve valuable personal protection equipment for those directly fighting the pandemic. So while businesses around her were proceeding as usual, she and her fellow doctors and staf...
Residents must have new 2020-21 vehicle stickers on display by Tuesday, June 16. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the village extended vehicle sticker and animal license renewals through June 15. A $25 late fee will be imposed for any vehicle stickers purchased after that date. Vehicle stickers can be purchased online at https://www.villageofhinsdale.org. Click on the “Vehicle Stickers” tab on the home page to be directed to the online portal. The sticker will arrive in the mail in about five business days. Residents still hav...
Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: operations update, personnel policy update Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, https://www.villageofhinsdale.org...
Recent Hinsdale Central alumnus Isaiah Robinson hopes the three protests in Hinsdale last week led people to one realization. "They have the power themselves to change everything," he said. "I don't think everyone realized, with certain issues going on in society or in the community, that they can actually do something." Robinson organized Friday's march after learning that a student-led protest set for Wednesday had been canceled. "Originally hearing that it was going to get...
A few members of Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 gathered at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook to honor local residents who died fighting for our country. The annual procession and ceremony at the Memorial Building was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Boy Scout Troop 8 scoutmaster John Otten hoisted and lowered the flag to half staff while his sons, William and Jack (not pictured), stood by. Joe Craig (at the podium) with rifle squad members J. Sedevy,...
Community Consolidated District 181 had fewer administrator vacancies to fill this hiring season due to the vast majority of staff members sticking to their posts. “Our administrator retention continues to trend in the right way,” John Munch, assistant superintendent for human resources, told board members at their Monday meeting. “We have a 92 percent retention going into next year as compared to a rate of 78 percent two years ago.” Munch credited the board and Superintendent Hector Garcia for fostering a positive climate...
Despite posts on social media that a planned protest for Wednesday afternoon in Hinsdale had been canceled, a group of more than 110 people marched through downtown Hinsdale before gathering in Burlington Park. There, co-organizer Maiwen Amegadjie addressed the protesters, encouraging them to exercise their right to vote and find other peaceful means of ending racial oppression. "I am not here to incite violence. I am only here to incite change," she said. "Peaceful change,...
Victory lap - Teachers and staff members at the Hinsdale Middle School hosted a graduation parade for eighth-graders Monday afternoon. Dozens of cars with graduates popping out of the sun roofs or waving from the back seats passed by teachers, who stood along Third Street with signs shouting, clapping and cheering for the kids. With music playing and a bubble machine, the teachers and staff did their best to make the parade fun for the graduates. Ryann Knapp made a sign of...
A total of 181 Hinsdale residents have confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 2, compared to 179 a week ago. The DuPage County Health Department reported 171 confirmed cases in Hinsdale and the Cook County Health Department reported 10 confirmed cases in the village. A total of 165 confirmed cases and 28 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 nine con...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: D181 Foundation celebration/thank you, administrator contracts, FY 2021-25 budget assumptions and scenarios, staffing report Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on demolition moratorium, public hearing on Clarendale request for planned unit development...
Among other business May 28, board members: • approved one-time lump sum hazard payments of $1,000 to 51 district employees in the buildings and grounds, IT and security departments for their on-site work while district facilities were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure passed 5-1, with Eric Held opposing the payments, citing current economic uncertainty and other potential expenses. “Could this money be going toward keeping somebody on the payroll in the future if things get tight enough or some sort of eme...
It was only a month ago when the stay-at-home order was revised and folks flocked to KLM to play on the disc golf course. This hole runs along the creek that flows through the park, and players often find themselves fishing out their discs. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board May 28 approved a settlement with several district residents over alleged First Amendment and Open Meetings Act violations. Board President Kevin Camden was the lone dissenter in the 5-1 vote. Board member Kathleen Hirsman was absent. The suit, filed against the board and then-board President Nancy Pollak, stemmed from a incident at the Dec. 12 board meeting when the residents attempted to read a letter critical of Carol Baker, assistant superintendent for academics. Pollak objected to...
Enrollment unevenness and course differences between Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools have been the subject of criticism from Hinsdale High School District 86 residents. According to the district’s legal counsel, however, those differences do not represent Constitutional violations. At the District 86 Board meeting May 28, attorneys Stanley Eisenhammer and Pamela Simaga of Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP said their analysis of the issue found that the district not run afoul of the 14th A...
All in - Even "man's best friend" is all in with Hinsdsale's message of #HinsdaleStrong. Diane Salach took this photo of Logan, whose owner is her dauthter, Kristine Oakey. Logan was The Hinsdalean's Dog Day's of summer contest winner in 2012. If you have a photo showing how you or your friends or neighbors are coping these days, email it to Jim Slonoff at [email protected]....
