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When Hinsdale officially became a village in 1873, it did so without a police department. In fact, it wasn't until nearly 15 years later that John Linn, a local delivery driver, was put in charge of law enforcement in town. The versatile Danish immigrant brought his skills to bear in several jobs over the course of his more than five decades in Hinsdale. This obituary of Linn's death at age 77, which ran in the May 5, 1938, edition of The Doings, pays tribute to his important...
The stage was set on the afternoon of July 20. Hinsdale's Mac McClear, the defending Illinois State Amateur champion, was one stroke back heading into the decisive round of this year's state am at Bloomington Country Club. McClear had carded a 1-under 69 in the morning to put himself just behind the leader halfway through the marathon 36-hole final day of the event. After rounds of 69 and 68 the first two days, he felt good about his game. "Heading into the tournament, I knew...
With the creation of audio recordings and ebooks, the experience of reading no longer is defined solely by the turning of paper pages in a bound volume. Likewise, the local library is home to collections that offer far more than traditional books. Yet Karen Keefe, executive director of the Hinsdale Public Library, said old-fashioned paper books are still the most sought-after objects among library patrons. "About 20 percent of our circulation is now digital," said Keefe, who...
One of Sean Richards' favorite Beatles songs was "Golden Slumbers/Carry that Weight/The End." The medley closes with the line, "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." "Over the last eight days, we have felt a lot of love for Sean from a lot of people," his dad, Brian Richards, said at his son's funeral Mass Tuesday at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale. "The cumulative amount of all that love, the love that came back to Sean in these days, is equal...
Valencia Ptak puts the finishing touches on a bow she tied around a tree near Fontano's Subs Friday morning in Hinsdale. She was a classmate of Sean Richards at St. Isaac Jogues School. Sean passed away July 20 after sustaining injuries in a tragic accident. Ptak, along with other members of Sean's class and friends and family, spent Friday and Saturday tying bows around trees across the village. The color green was selected because it was Sean's favorite color. Please turn...
A Chicago attorney has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three individuals who were inside Fontano’s Subs when a Jeep leaving Fuller’s Car Wash crashed into the building last week. Louis C. Cairo, managing partner and owner of GWC Injury Lawyers, filed the suit Tuesday in Cook County Court on behalf of Sophia Ricciardi, Michal Lizler and Connor Sullivan, naming as defendants Fuller’s Car Wash and its other businesses along with the father of the 16-year-old Fuller’s employee who drove the Jeep. The suit claims six counts of neglig...
As Hinsdale’s population was expanding 150 years ago, families needed lodging while their homes were being built. The Park Hotel served that purpose and more, as Timothy Bakken chronicles in his book “Hinsdale,” and was a fixture in the community for more than four decades, despite revolving-door ownership. Built around 1867 near the northwest corner of Washington Street and the railroad tracks, the original three-story structure was called Hinsdale House. An expansion several years later by new owners brothers Charles and T...
Metra has opened a survey and scheduled informational sessions at downtown stations to solicit feedback about proposed changes to its fare structure for 2024 that would reduce the number of fare zones to four from 10 and change some of the fare options available. The survey and details about the proposal can be found at www.metra.com/2024FarePlan. Informational tables staffed by Metra workers will be set up at the following locations to provide details about the plan and answer questions. • LaSalle Street Station, 3 p.m. t...
Fresh air and rest were the primary medicines administered in the early days of the Hinsdale Sanitarium. Created in the early 1900s as a place for people to rest and heal in a quiet country setting, historians have said it resembled a spa more than a medical facility. Well over a century later, that facility, now known as UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, continues to keep overall wellness at the center of its care, said Adam Maycock, chief executive officer of the UCM...
The Hinsdalean is looking for residents who are interested in joining its pool of community columnists and has extended the application deadline to Thursday, Aug. 3. Community columnists write once every seven or eight weeks during the school year over a period of two years. To apply, interested residents should email a sample column of 450 words along with ideas for three additional columns to [email protected] by the deadline. The ideas don’t need to be extremely detailed, but they are a factor in the selection p...
• The aquatics coordinator for the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department is Christine Pfau. An incorrect name was included in an editorial in last week’s paper. • Sean Richards was walking on the sidewalk on the west side of Lincoln Street when he was hit by a Jeep leaving Fuller’s Car Wash. That fact was noted in the photo caption but not in the article itself....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the draft agenda: superintendent search firm, academic committee update, procedures for livestreaming/recording meetings Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public meetings on preservation incentive applications for 420 S. Park Ave. and 515...
The Hinsdalean regrets running a photo of the band Sushi Roll with the calendar listings in last week’s paper. One of the band members is sticking out his tongue and pulling his eyes to the side, which several readers have identified as racially offensive. “The photo was hastily chosen from the band’s Facebook page, and I initially thought the band member was simply making a silly face,” editor Pamela Lannom said. “I offer my sincere apology for running it....
Taken to the cleaners - This photo is from Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale." "The building still standing at 108-110 S. Washington St. was built in 1925 by tailor Carl Theidel for his business, Hinsdale Cleaners and Dyers. The north side of the building housed this establishment where every sartorial need was satisfied in these tropical surroundings. Pictured are, from left to right, Carl, Harry and Edwin Theidel in 1925."...
Hinsdale High School District 86 will spend $312,000 for two interim superintendents to work a total of 240 days between now and June 30. The board voted 5-0 July 20 to hire Linda Yonke and Raymond Lechner to work 120 days each at a cost of $1,300 a day, starting July 24. "On behalf of the board, I want to congratulate Dr. Linda Yonke and Dr. Raymond Lechner on their appointment as co-interim superintendents for District 86," board President Cat Greenspon said in a written...
Editor's note: We regret to inform you that the 14-year-old struck on Monday in downtown Hinsdale passed away earlier today (July 20). We will provide updates about service information as it becomes available. Parishioners at St. Isaac Jogues Church and others continue to pray for a 14-year-old Hinsdale boy who was critically injured after being hit by a Jeep Monday afternoon in downtown Hinsdale. Father Burke Masters, pastor at St. Isaac Jogues, said groups gathered Monday...
Dryden Hall helps Victor Krause with his form for the shot put during the track and field camp sponsored by The Community House at Robbins Park on July 10. SportsKids Inc. taught campers several techniques to help them with their overall athletic performance in track and field and other sports. (Sam Wheeler photo)...
Guppies Kiddie Camp Through Aug. 11 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Preschoolers 3 to 6 years old will enjoy fun, creative activities including sports, drama, music, crafts, water days, time in nature, games and visits from special guests, all centered around a weekly theme. All children must be potty trained. Sign up by the day or by the week. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $55 a day, $250 a week. RR, MD Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 11 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St...
Oscar Jovic takes off from the start of a practice sprint during The Community House track and field summer sports camp at Robbins Park on July 10. The camp covered the jumping, running and throwing skills involved in the sport of track and field. John Rychetsky, Dylan Tataoris and Victor Krause practice the shot put. (Sam Wheeler photos)...
The Hinsdale Police Department made one impaired driving arrest during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI” safety campaigns over the Fourth of July holiday. Hinsdale police also issued 27 citations for speeding, one for driving without a valid license and 14 for other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies to get drunk and drugged drivers off the roads, encourage seat belt us...
TEENS PLACE IN TOP 25 Hinsdale Central students earned 13 top 25 finishes in their individual events at the national BPA competition in California in April. • Elena Koulouris, second place, Basic Office Systems & Procedures • Riyaan Shah, second place, Fundamental Word Processing • Angela Lim and Natasha Bhatia, fourth place, Presentation Management Team • Graham Wierzbicki, fourth place, Economic Research Individual • Eshan Doshi, Sahil Shah and Winston Stangle, 10th place, Global Marketing Team • Sonia Gupta, 10th place,...
Early roots — Sandy Williams in her book, “Images of America - Hinsdale,” writes about Fred Morris, who established his flower business in 1894. “Hinsdale’s need for an accessible florist in downtown Hinsdale was satisfied when Morris opened this flower shop on Hinsdale Avenue in 1902. Morris’s business expanded to include six greenhouses on the corner of Monroe Street and Ogden Avenue and vast facilities outside Hinsdale....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission special meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the agenda: public hearing on properties to be added to Historically Significant Structures Property list, public meetings on 137 N. Clay St. (preservation incentives) and 133 S. Park St. (demolition/new construction in Robbins Park...
This year's theme for the Union Church Vacation Bible School was "Hero Hotline - Called together to serve God." With a week long filled with activities such as music, drama, storytelling games, arts and crafts, and snacks, the kids learned that heroes are called to follow Jesus, help others, work together, listen to God and show grace. The camp ended in a concert for their families. Rosemary Burke, Emilia Diaz and Bear Segerson, along with their other 4- and 5-year-old...
Tip toe through the greenhouse - Sandy Williams in her book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," shows this photo of Fred Morris. "Englishman Fred Morris established Morris Florists in 1894. Shown about 1907 in the greenhouse near his home at Hickory and Grant Streets, Morris produced shrubs, vegetables, and herbs as well as flowers. When the government encouraged victory gardens during the war, Morris volunteered to teach residents proper planting methods."...
