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Suzy Glowiak Hilton, elected to represent the 23rd District in the Illinois Senate in 2018, said she prioritizes constituents, whether they be individuals, businesses or municipalities. She points to the most significant accomplishment of the last legislative session — working with the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to modernize the licensing system — with that in mind. “That was one of the things that I was the most excited about in the recent session that we just ended, because it really is go...
Senior citizens, caregivers and family members are invited to join representatives from several county offices for a free, informational session on avoiding scams and fraud aimed at senior citizens and the elderly from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the first floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building Auditorium, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Attendees of “Safe from Scams: Protecting Seniors and their Assets” will learn how to spot common scams including phone, internet, dating and social media sch...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board Among other business Monday, board members: • heard a report on the packaging of bids for the estimated $20.7 million in construction projects related to the district’s implementation of full-day kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year. Facilities director Mike Duggan said Oak School was bid separately due to the $5.8 million in work required, while Elm School and The Lane were bid together as smaller projects with a $3.5 million combined cost estimate, as were Madison and...
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
While kids had to spend most of Friday e-learning, when "school" was out kids across Hinsdale flocked to the Madison hill for a chance to finally enjoy some outdoor winter activities. And in spite of it being a rainy afternoon, it didn't stop the fun. Please turn to Page 30 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
While it wasn't a snow day of the past, as schools switched to remote learning Friday, but as soon as they could, kids flocked to the Madison hill for some sledding. Theo Biesanz and Henry Lattanzio start their descent. Chase Morris flies through the air after hitting the make shift snow ramp. Rose Clary and Noelle Yammine race down the hill seconds before spilling out of their tube. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk-driving enforcement campaign. From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, the Hinsdale Police Department showed zero tolerance for impaired driving, arresting three offenders for the potentially deadly crime. Hinsdale police also arrested one driver for felony aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer. The department issued 16 citations for speeding, one for...
Just before the spring session of the 103rd General Assembly began Tuesday in Springfield, The Hinsdalean spoke with the village' state representative and state senator about their recent accomplishments and priorities for this session. This is the first of a two-part series, with an article on state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton set to run next week. State Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass (D-45, Elmhurst) celebrated her first year in office Jan. 11, just days before the spring session...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the draft agenda: full-day kindergarten bid update, food service presentation, special education mid-year report, award summer project bids Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: award KLM custodial and event set-up services contract...
In 2001, Hinsdale established a voluntary landmarking program to help protect the village's architectural legacy. Today 24 homes are landmarked. In 2022, the village board enacted a Historic Overlay District to advance the preservation effort by offering incentives to renovate vintage dwellings instead of tearing them down. Interested homeowners can apply to be on the Historically Significant Structures list. Today 79 homes are listed, with more poised for approval. "The...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Rich Port Realtors which was located at 28 W. Hinsdale Ave. The building is now home to Trumeau Design & Decor. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...
Members of Union Church held a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Monday morning. Volunteers could choose one or more of the six stations set up and tie blankets, braid pet toys, make valentines, make welcome packs, pack snack bags and sandwiches and create placemats. The items were then donated to nearby agencies helping people in need. Jimmy and his mom, Lauren Apostolou, work on a valentine card. Jake Haunty along with Graeme and Luke Carmondy work on braiding a pet toy...
As expected, the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board last week hired Michael Lach as its new superintendent. "He's a listener," board President Cat Greenspon said prior to casting her vote at the Jan. 10 special meeting. "Those that come to the board meetings very regularly might actually recognize him, because he took the time to come to our board meetings and get to know our community prior to interviewing. And that, to me, speaks volumes of his intention to understand...
In part two of our annual feature looking back at the past year — and one wish for the year ahead — for the seven major Hinsdale-based nonprofit agencies, the leaders of Candor Health Education, Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House offer their reflections. The first installment ran Jan. 4. Candor Health Education Candor Health Education began the overhaul of its programming in 2016. This past year saw that effort reach completion. “Every program is now infused with social-emotional skill...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members were poised to name Michael Lach as the new superintendent at a special meeting Wednesday night after The Hinsdalean went to press. Approving a new superintendent contract for 2024-27 at a base salary of $255,000 was one of two action items on the agenda. No additional information was provided. Lach’s name first appeared on an email sent Tuesday night announcing that a welcome reception for him will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in the Hinsdale Central library. The board m...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: approve interim superintendent contract, discuss RFP process for legal counsel Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public meetings on preservation incentives for 515 S. Lincoln St., 217 W. Hickory St. and 605 E. Third St. Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals...
The Hinsdale Central South Asian Student Union hosted a Garba in Central's fieldhouse in November. The event is an Indian communal dance form involving dancing in a circle. Several parents from the group were on hand to teach their children, and others joined in to learn the custom. Other dance forms were also included, such as Dandiya Raas and Bhangra. Please turn to Page 30 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
DILLARD MAKES ‘WHO’S WHO’ LIST Chicago Partner Kirk Dillard was recently named to 2023 “Who’s Who in Chicago” by Crain’s Chicago Business. The list recognizes Chicago movers and shakers, from Fortune 500 CEOs to civic leaders and philanthropists. Dillard, a former Illinois State Senator, is one of more than 300 names compiled to the authoritative list. Dillard concentrates his practice in business and governmental relations and in the representation of manufacturers in product liability prevention and litigation. H...
The effort to provide equitable access to classes across both Hinsdale High School District 86 campuses faces financial and functional constraints. In a staffing framework presentation at the Dec. 21 district board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Cheryl Moore laid out the process through which students’ course requests, number of faculty and classroom availability are fashioned together into daily schedules. The enrollment disparity between Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South, which has roughly half the n...
Kids had fun learning to follow directions and competing in scrimmages during the 5 Star Winter Soccer Camp last week at Hinsdale Central. The camp for ages 7-12, offered by The Community House, focused on teaching the fundamentals and unlocking the game within. (Photos for The Hinsdalean by Jon Langham)...
Members of the Hinsdale Central South Asian Student Union hosted a Garba at the school in November. Shreemann Patel (left), John Gallagher and Aadi Deshmukh practice all the right moves. Natasha Bhatia (above) joined in the dance. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Deeds for these properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County between Nov. 22 and Dec. 20. 1. 123 W. Fifth St., 720 Bodin LLC to Samer and Kimberly ElShafei trusts, Nov. 22, $1,638,853 2. 620 S. Bruner St., Christian and Amanda Hmura to Luke and Rachel Harangody, Dec. 1, $1,275,000 3. 9 S. Bodin St., Jennifer Lambert Trust to Tonia Gooden and Maarten VanDiest, Dec. 1, $950,000 4. 722 N. Elm St., Najah Mirza and Mohammed Azam to Qiulan Jiang and Hong Dong, Dec. 4, $1,500,000 5. 915 N. Madison St.,...
Metra riders will experience some changes in the early months of 2024. Metra closed its remaining ticket windows at outlying stations on the BNSF Line Monday and windows at all other lines, including downtown stations, will close Feb. 1. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Ventra app, the new ticket vending machine at the Hinsdale station and on the trains. A new fare structure also will go into effect Feb. 1, with a variety of new fare prices, products and rules. The new structure reduces the number of fare zo...
The village of Hinsdale is offering free Christmas tree collection services for residents to help keep the community clean and green after the holiday. Trees may be placed at the curb; all decorations and trimmings must be removed. The final Christmas tree pickup will take place on the week of Jan. 15, on the regular pickup day. Artificial trees will be treated as bulk items. To have them collected, affix two garbage stickers....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Griffin's in the Village, which was located at 18 E. First St. It is the current home of Nabuki. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years...
