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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...
Hinsdale residents who are 60 and older or individuals with disabilities are invited to register for the village’s snow shoveling program. People can fill out the online request form at www.villageofhinsdale.org/snowshovelprogram or print, complete and mail a paper request. Once registered for the program, participants will receive contact information for participating volunteers. The resident is responsible for contacting the volunteer and scheduling a time for shoveling. Those interested in volunteering for the 2023-24 w...
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)...
Olivia Ander takes a bite out of the gingerbread cookie she decorated during the Holidays in Hinsdale event last month. The village sponsored the cookie decorating, wagon rides and visits with Santa in Burlington Park. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Olivia Ander takes a bite out of the gingerbread cookie she decorated during the Holidays in Hinsdale event last month. The village sponsored the cookie decorating, wagon rides and visits with Santa in Burlington Park. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Just when you got used to the old rules, 2024 brings a slate of new ones to learn. More than 300 new laws took effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, workers in Illinois are now entitled to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period, time they can take off work for any reason, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Scott Cruz, a lab...
The village expects to repave Sixth Street in asphalt, not concrete, as stated in a Dec. 28 editorial....
Henry Platts, son of Lindsey and Jordan Platts of Hinsdale, born at 4:44 a.m. Jan. 1, was the first baby of 2024 to be born at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale. The adorable bundle of joy weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces, measured 19.5 inches long and was welcomed home by his 2-year-old brother, Lane. Congratulations to the Platts family on the newest member of their family. (photo courtesy of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale 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 Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: schedule...
Each January, we talk to the leaders of seven major nonprofit agencies in Hinsdale about their experiences over the previous year and ask them to share one wish for the current year. The second article in this two-part series — focusing on Candor Health Education, Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House — will run Jan. 11. Hinsdale Historical Society With the village celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2023, it’s no surprise the past year was...
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 Dixon Realtors, which was located at 8 E. Hinsdale Ave. It is the current home of Coldwell Banker in the Village. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...
Following the arrival of 11 busloads of migrants in 11 days in downtown Hinsdale, the village has joined the growing number of suburban communities enacting restrictions on bus companies to prevent the unannounced drop-offs. At a special village board meeting Tuesday, trustees passed an ordinance requiring bus companies to file an application with Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King at least five days before a proposed disembarking date. Failure to do so carries a fine of $750 per passenger and the possible impounding of the...
As District 86 prepares for the arrival of the new year, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate some of the accolades and accomplishments from 2023 that helped us build upon our proud tradition of excellence. • Thirty of our seniors were named finalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. • More than 270 of our students were named Illinois State Scholars. • Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South were named to the Advanced Placement Program School Honor...
Six-month-old Camden Markowitz was getting ready to celebrate Christmas during the photo shoot for this cover, which he earned a spot on when The Hinsdalean selected him as Hinsdale’s happiest baby of 2023. The youngest of three boys, Camden lives in Hinsdale with his parents, Andy and Sara, and his au pair, Caren Campo (pictured with family on Page 9). Turn to Page 6 to see the winning pic his mom sent in. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other business Dec. 18, board members • held a public hearing on and adopted the 2023 property tax levy of $76.7 million for operating funds. The board plans to abate about $2 million of that total and will finalize that number in February. • listened to a report on Illinois Assessment of Readiness and Illinois Science Assessment results that showed D181 students significantly outperformed the state average in reading, math and science and demonstrated growth exceeding the sta...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Jan. 1-5....
As the final bell rings on the 2023-24 calendar year, District 181 celebrates a year of remarkable achievements and success. Over the past year, I have seen our students grow and shine in various areas, from the stage to the classroom and everything in between. I’m immensely proud of our students, staff, and those who have joined us in making District 181 a premier learning environment. We are proud of our continuous efforts of finding new ways of enhancing our students’ lea...
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 Breen's Cleaners on the south side of First Street, just west of Garfield Avenue, which is now home to a large multipurpose retail and office building. Do...
A group of migrants took the train into Chicago Friday night after arriving in Hinsdale, reportedly from Texas. After the busload of travelers was unloaded at First Street and Garfield Avenue, they walked to the Hinsdale train station. Buses have been dropping off migrants near train stations in several suburbs. After press time Wednesday night, the Clarendon Hills Village Board considered adopting an ordinance regarding charter buses and unscheduled stops. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale's Heather Kartsounes was appointed to the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Dec. 21, filling the vacancy left when Kay Gallo abruptly stepped down Oct. 26. The announcement came, however, after the board accepted the sudden resignation of Interim Superintendent Linda Yonke. Yonke and co-Interim Superintendent Ray Lechner were both hired in July to serve 120 days as caretaker administrators for $1,300 a day after the board and former Superintendent Tammy Prentiss...
