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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 Hinsdale Public Library at 19 E. Maple St. offers a variety of services to residents. • E-books and e-audio books Library cardholders can check out titles from the eMedia Library, Libby and Hoopla. • Streaming music, movies and TV Hoopla offers a selection of music, TV, movies and select MasterClass courses for streaming and downloading. Kanopy’s streaming collection of films and HPL’s Great Courses collection are available as well. • Digital magazines More than 7,000 titles are available through the eMediaLib...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings...
As I reflect on the past year, and in particular the last six months in my role as superintendent of this incredible school district, I am filled with gratitude and pride. Even before officially coming on board, I participated in a series of listening and learning sessions with members of our community — students, families, teachers and local leaders — to better understand the heartbeat of our district. One of the highlights of that period was attending the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Celebrating their ach...
As we wound down the 2024 calendar year, we couldn’t help but reflect on all the fantastic things we accomplished together. Our district once again excelled in various areas and continued to solidify our reputation as a premier district. As a district, our collective efforts have been recognized at the state and national level. Clarendon Hills Middle School received the prestigious National Green Ribbon Award for its commitment to health and wellness and facility e...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Village Bootery was located at 52 S. Washington St. Today Vintage Charm is currently operating there. 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 Central's madrigal concert was held early last month. With songs, quick skits and plenty of laughter and good cheer, the program was a big hit with the audience. In addition to the Royal Court Madrigal Singers, music was performed by the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Almost 300 new laws took effect in Illinois as of Jan. 1, including ones governing how citizens get IDs, what information is included in job postings and how people can cancel gym memberships. Here some of the changes that Hinsdale residents should be aware of, including ones co-sponsored by the village’s General Assembly lawmakers, with contributing reporting by Capitol News Illinois. The state’s minimum wage is now $15, completing a six-year ramp-up initiated during Gov. JB Pritzker’s first month in office in 2019. Also in...
Practice makes perfect as members of the Union Church's Children's Christmas Pageant held their dress rehearsal Dec. 21. The program featured traditional songs and readings by the older students to tell the story of Christ's birth. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
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)...
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...
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]....
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...
