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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 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)...
The DuPage County Board voted last week to authorize the county treasurer to waive late fees on property tax payments for taxpayers who can show financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Interest penalties for late payments of the first installment of property taxes, which are due June 1, will be postponed until Sept. 1 for property owners who meet certain criteria. If the payment of the first installment is made after Sept. 1, penalties will revert to June 1. “This step will ensure we keep our vital county services o...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14 https://www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other business at their virtual meeting Monday, board members: • listened to a remote learning update from the department of learning. In April, attendance included 99 to 99.8 percent of students. A recent survey shows more than 85 percent of students find instruction always or usually understandable and 85 percent are able to complete work independently or with some assistance. • passed a resolution proclaiming May 4-8 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. “Our teach...
A change in operations has led to a temporary change in headquarters for HCS Family Service. With social distancing requirements in place, the Hinsdale nonprofit could no longer allow clients to shop for their own groceries at its two food pantries. Instead, HCS is offering a drive-through pick up of pre-packed bags of food. The new process - and a 78-percent increase in clients - made for tight quarters in the basement of the Memorial Building and a classroom at Anne M....
Drive-through preschool - The Union Church Early Childhood Program's Mother and Child class held a special session today for students. At the first stop, teacher Kathryn Heine sang a few songs with each student. At the second stop, Katie Szafarczyk read a book. Beth Bozeman had a handout for the moms as well as a couple of at home activities at stop No. 3 (not pictured). All stops were appropriately socially distanced. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Eliana and Mia Fort had a chance to take a break from e-learning and spend some time on their tire swing in front of their home last week. With nearby Robbins Park closed, the girls are lucky to have their very own swing to enjoy being outside. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
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...
