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On a quiet spring evening, when stores and restaurants are closed and no cars line the streets, it's not hard to imagine what downtown Hinsdale looked like in its early days. Residents could pick up their prescriptions at William Evernden's drugstore at 40 S. Washington St., purchase a few necessities (and later hardware) from J. Bohlander & Sons at 42 S. Washington, have their shoes repaired by Emanuel Karlson at 52 S. Washington St. and their tailoring done by John...
Early Hinsdale - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of one of the downtown's main thoroughfares. "The east side of Washington Street around 1902 reveals several stores still familiar in 2012. The shorter, light-colored frame building in the center of the photography was built in 1881.It is the oldest building standing in Hinsdale's downtown, now the home of Phillips' Flowers, at 47 South Washington." Phillips is celebrating their 100-year...
The Hinsdale Central Class of 2023 was in the second semester of their freshman year when the world shut down. Dubbed the "COVID class," they endured a lot right up until the very end of their high school career - when a late afternoon summer storm almost shut down their outdoor graduation. Clouds parted, an army of volunteers dried the chairs and the Hinsdale Central High School band kicked off the graduation march to the theme from "Pomp and Circumstance" minutes before the...
The Hinsdale Police Department issued 44 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period, according to a department release. During the safety campaign, police made one DUI arrest and three arrests for suspended/revoked licenses. They also issued 24 speeding tickets, three citations for uninsured motorists, one citation each for distracted driving and seat belt violation, and 12 other citations for violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which is adminis...
For basketball devotees in Hinsdale, the month of June once was closely associated with Hoops for Life, an annual American Cancer Society fundraiser. This look back on the history of this longtime summer staple uses excerpts from Pam Lannom's story in The Hinsdalean that ran June 12, 2008. Thirty-five years ago, four 1976 Hinsdale Central grads - Tim Leahy, Jim Toomey, Bill Ryan and Don Sternard - felt compelled to join the fight against cancer, which had touched all of their...
An intense storm moved quickly through parts of the village June 1. Several trees were knocked down and a few limbs were also were damaged. This tree along Chicago Avenue in Burlington Park lost a large limb that blocked Chicago Avenue before village crews arrived. While much of Hinsdale felt the effects, areas in the southwest part of town barely had any rain or wind from the storm. Central's graduation was able to go on outdoors as planned on Dickinson Field. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale Finance Commission 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public meetings on exterior appearance and site plan reviews for 11 Salt Creek Lane (MedProperties) and 830 N. Madison St. (Salt Creek Club); sign permit review for Hinsdale Middle School; findings and recommendations on 5700-5717 Foxgate Lane entrance gate Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 Memorial Building 19...
Kim Pickering gets a hug from Hinsdale Central Principal Bill Walsh as her daughter, Taylor, holds the honorary diploma awarded to her sister, Kendall. The graduates and crowd at Dickinson Field came to their feet as Kendall's name was called and applauded for several minutes during Central's graduation Thursday night. Kendall was killed in a car accident while visiting colleges during her sophomore year in December 2020. A standout swimmer, she still holds many records on...
Members of Hinsdale's Scout Troop 10 salute during the National Anthem at the Hinsdale American Legion's Post 250 Memorial Day service Monday morning. The Scouts, along with hundreds of Hinsdaleans, gathered after the procession down Washington Street to participate in the annual service at the Memorial Building. Retired Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis was the guest speaker. Yantis is a decorated survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Yantis with other volunteer rescuers spent the...
Dubbed the "Ace of Burns Field" for his tennis exploits locally, Hinsdale native Marty Riessen went on to make a name for himself far beyond the village. The Hinsdalean chronicled Riessen's life in as part of the "Hinsdale Originals" series in 2011, portions of which are included here. Growing up in the 400 block of West Hickory Street, Riessen could often be found across the street on Burns' courts honing his game. His father Clare started the tennis program at then-Hinsdale...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearings on 225 E. First St. (demolish old home, build new one) and properties to include on the Historically Significant Structures Property List; public meeting on 420 E. Seventh St. (construction of detached garage)...
The Community Consol-idated Elementary District 181 Board is seeking three or four parents or community representatives to join its academic, facilities and finance committees for a two-year term. The deadline to receive the application (including those sent via U.S. mail) is 4 p.m. Friday, June 2. Late applications cannot be accepted. Applications are available on the district’s website at www.d181.org/board-of-education/boe-committees. Click on BOE Applications and the desired committee on the right-hand side of the p...
The Hinsdale Community Swimming Pool will run on an abbreviated schedule until regular hours begin Saturday, June 10. The pool is open for lap swim only today and tomorrow, June 1 and 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The pool will offer open swim and lap swim June 3-9. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the baby pool and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the whole facility on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. The whole facility will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 5-9. Lap swim will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. over the weeken...
Mindy Bradford will join the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 administrative team July 1 as the new assistant superintendent of business and operations. She is replacing Rick Engstrom, who resigned to join the staff at Plainfield Community Consolidated District 202. Bradford currently is the director of finance and operations in Libertyville School District 70. "Mrs. Bradford brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position, and we are confident she...
The man arrested for stealing a $250,000 Ferrari in May 2021 from Continental Motor Sports of Hinsdale has been sentenced to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. RaJohn Stewart, 26, formerly of Country Club Hills, plead guilty to one count of aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 1 felony, according to a press release from DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin's office. He was sentenced by Judge Ann O'Hallaren Walsh. "An armed...
Support staff, administrators and board members in Hinsdale High School District 86 hope a new three-year contract will help the district fill positions to support students. The contract, approved May 22 by the Hinsdale Township High School Support Staff Association and May 25 by the board, lists a new hire rate of $18.50 for paraprofessionals and student supervisors and $40 for 1-to-1 nurses. All current employees will have their pay increased to at least these rates. Negotiations took place a year early, as the previous...
Members of Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 led the annual Memorial Day procession up Washington Street to the Memorial Building on Monday. Along the route hundreds cheered the vets, scouts and the Hinsdale Central marching band. Blake Burrows had a good spot in the shade along Washington to view the procession. On the grounds of the Memorial Building, Cub Scout Braxton Cirone observes the ceremony; later Eagle Scout Shreemann Patel from Troop 10 salutes during the call to...
Underground railroad - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Graue Mill. "Due to its location, access to transportation and antislavery sympathies, Fullersburg served as a stop and transfer point for fugitive slaves traveling the Underground Railroad. Graue Mill harbored runaways and it is believed that Castle Inn (near York and Ogden) also sheltered slaves on their journey to freedom. Some residents recalled seeing wagons or sleighs...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from April 26 to May 19. 1. 845 W. Seventh St., Steven E. Dolan Living Trust to Diane and Richard Scumaci, April 26, $665,000 2. 1409 Burr Oak Road, 15683 Villoresi LLC to Karen Landwehr, April 27, $650,000 3. 912 S. Madison St., Hui Tang and Li Lan to Dana Hobi and Abdulkader Aldaif, April 27, $989,000 4. 629 S. Jackson St., Robert and Lisa Ashe to John Kelly, April 28, $530,000 5. 622 Hillside Drive, Sana M. Ghalayini Trust,...
ROTARY PRESENTS BIKES TO KIDS The Rotary Club of Hinsdale held its fifth annual Bikes for Military Kids event May 20 at The Community House in Hinsdale. The event, held in cooperation with the USO of Illinois, took place on Armed Forces Day. The club has given away some 500 bikes and helmets to the children of Illinois active military over the past five years. Photos appear online at www.facebook.com/ thehinsdalean. HOSPITAL EARNS ‘A’ FOR SAFETY UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital was awarded an “A” Hospita...
Several trees that is, including these Jack pines and Eastern white pines, were planted in KLM on Arbor Day this year. Monroe School fifth-grade Girl Scouts were in charge of digging and planting the trees near County Line Road inside the park. John Finnell, Hinsdale superintendent of parks and forestry, supervised the efforts and also gave the Scouts a lesson in planting trees properly. On the left Hollie Eden, Lilia Pajak and Annie Gilman begin to dig. On the right Riley...
A new assistant superintendent of academics will work with a new academic committee in Hinsdale High School District 86, following board action at the May 25 meeting. The board approved hiring Jason Markey as the new assistant superintendent of academics, effective July 1. He will replace Chris Covino, who is leaving to become superintendent in La Grange Elementary District 102. Markey, who attended the meeting, told board members he has admired the district from afar for some time and acknowledged its proud tradition....
Students from the Clarendon Hills Middle School had a huge reaction to the group of sumo wrestlers who played musical chairs during the annual talent show. The wrestlers (inset photo) were Bryce Erway, Benji Allanson, Colin Crowley and William Smith. The show was held in conjunction with Pizza Wars at the school on April 20. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
A new model of intervention introduced at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South last year has helped struggling students. At the May 11 Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meeting, Patrice Payne, director of instructional equity, told board members that students qualified for the intervention program if they met two of three criteria: two or more failing grades, less than 90 percent average daily attendance and below grade level scores on standardized tests. Students who met the criteria (and others identified by the...
The 2023 Walk for Wellness House May 7 raised $750,000. Runners and walkers gathered in front of the Wellness House on Walnut Street before the start of the race. Jim Folliard takes a minute to take a selfie with his wife Laura. Before the walk, participants wrote messages to their loved ones on the Wall of Remembrance. A record breaking 3,150 registrants signed up for the walk this year. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
