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Armed with mini flashlight projectors, Annie and Madeline Lauzen and Nora O'Malley found the perfect spot in the Hinsdale Public Library to view Halloween images. The girls were visiting the Boo Bash at the library Monday afternoon. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The Hinsdalean has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with Hinsdale High School District 86 to obtain more information about a complaint reportedly filed last month regarding a special education driver who had inappropriate interactions with a student. Attempts to obtain the complaint from attorney Roy McCampbell, who is reportedly representing the family, were unsuccessful. McCampbell, in an email, suggested that the recent loss of his family member was a complicating factor. “I would appreciate not mentioning the a...
Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour when daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The Hinsdale Fire Department urges residents to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries when changing their clocks before going to bed Saturday night. These alarms should be installed in all sleeping room, hallways that lead to sleeping areas, basements and each additional level of the home. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4 inches from the wall. Wall mounts should be 4-12...
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on properties for inclusion on the Historically Significant Structures Property List, sign permit reviews for 9 E. First St. (Celestial Art Curation) and 19 W. First St. (Gone Grazy), Memorial Building plaques, Sixth Street improvement project, sign code update Hinsdale Village Board 7...
Just a cursory survey of a Hinsdale tax bill reveals where the largest chunk of those proceeds go: Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent of business and operations, said that’s because they are by far the district’s single largest source of funding. “If I look at our overall revenue stream, about 95 percent comes from local revenue sources. Of that, 90 percent is from property taxes,” Bradford said. “It’s vitally important.” The district is projected to take in $77.7 million...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 administrators expect to be working out of their new $4.7 million headquarters at 133 E. Ogden Ave. next summer. The school board Monday approved a $3.75 million bid from Construction Inc. of Lombard. “We had 19 different contractors pick up packets, which is great interest in our project,” said Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent of business and operations. Thirteen of those companies submitted bids, ranging from Construction Inc.’s low bid to a high of almost $5.4 milli...
Gianna Sabatino didn't miss a beat - or a lyric for that matter - to Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" at the school's "Dancing on The Lane" annual student fundraiser and block party Oct. 4. The music was blasting, the food trucks were serving and the kids and some parents were dancing at the event held in the school's back yard. For more pictures, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
ILMEA HONORS STUDENT MUSICIANS Several students from Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale middle schools were recognized by the Illinois Music Education Association and will be part of the association’s ensembles this year. CHMS Concert Band James Koziel, bassoon Evan Woods, trumpet Jazz Band Smith Barnum, trumpet Sachin Bhattacharyya, alto sax Ayden Chaudhry, trombone Radha Kaushal-Goel, guitar James Koziel, piano Tyler Shuster, trombone Josh Tenjiku, piano Evan Woods, trumpet Chorus Joshua Castro, baritone Isabella Chiedragchaa, a...
Hinsdale police are urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween, as children and families walk through neighborhoods after dark for candy and spooky fun. Remember: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.” “Alcohol and cannabis impair your ability to drive safely,” Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie said. “That’s why it’s crucial to plan how you’ll get home before you head out – whether you’ll be drinking or using any other substance. And don’t forget to wear yo...
Greg Hart, a former DuPage County Board member and longtime Hinsdale resident, will seek election for village president in the April 1 election. “After much consideration and encouragement from the community, I am formally announcing my candidacy for president of the village of Hinsdale,” he stated in a press releaese. “My primary mission as your village president will be to improve public safety, champion our local businesses and expand shopping and dining options in the central business district, improve our infra...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Among other business Monday, board members: • selected BWP & Associates to conduct the search for a new superintendent after Hector Garcia retires at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board heard presentations from three firms two weeks ago and selected BWP in large part because of its familiarity with the district. A contract, including the cost of the search, has yet to be finalized. • reviewed the preliminary tax levy memo, which estimates the December levy, or ann...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: RFQ for board attorney, five-year financial forecast, 2025-26 program of studies, tax levy estimate resolution...
From the archives - Two Hinsdale boys proudly display their catch of the day along the banks of Salt Creek, with fishing poles in hand and two large fish. This photograph was taken by Dr. John Hench around 1905. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections....
Burlington Park came alive with the sounds, smells and sights of the season Oct. 12. Clare Butler and her children, Robert and Elizabeth, pose for a photo at the pumpkin cut out. Gianna Manzella was more interested in her friend Lincoln Nicklaus' firefighter helmet. The Vlahos family took their turn at The Hinsdalean's photo booth and brought our favorite newspaper for the picture. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale firefighter/paramedics Mike Lorusso and James Lauber extinguish the flames in the fire demonstration rooms during the annual Fire and Police open house Saturday. This year, much like many Hinsdaleans, the fire department built an addition. It expanded their demonstration rooms to show the difference it makes in a house fire if the bedroom door is closed. "Close before you dose" was the theme of the program, and the proof was in the fire as it spread quickly when the...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board has revised its policies on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act to shift responsibility from the superintendent to the board president. At their Oct. 9 meeting, board members held a first read of board policies 2:200 and 2:250, which give the board president power to designate employees for OMA training and choose an FOIA officer, respectively, duties previously assigned solely to the superintendent. Board member Peggy James, the board’s policy committee chair, s...
Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election will be available at several additional locations beginning Monday, Oct. 21. The closest locations are: • Hinsdale Village Hall (DuPage County residents) 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Oct. 21 to Nov. 4. • Brookfield Village Hall (Cook County residents) 8820 Brookfield Ave. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27; then 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov...
Just what is the "right" college? Is it a highly selective school? One that specializes in a particular major? Large or small? Near or far? Hinsdale's Jonathan Hurley is beginning to think about those questions. In addition to taking several honors and AP classes, the Hinsdale Central junior has swim team practice, club meetings and activities, homework, trumpet practice and ACT prep tutoring. "Right now, it's just about building the resume. That's probably the most important...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the draft agenda: preliminary tax levy memo, facilities master plan recommendations, superintendent search firm selection, district office building bid award, math/ELA/ACE placement criteria, SEL update, inclement weather, maintenance grant approval Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www...
From the archives - This photo of the Hinsdale Township High School boys track team from 1929 captures a moment in history outside the old high school, now the site of Hinsdale Middle School. Pictured are (top row from left) are Joe Lynch, John Bayliss, Les Borsom, Bill Foote, Heine Lehman, Dick McMakin, Donnie Armstrong, (bottom row from left) Chuck Pettit, Ed Amacker, A. Dreusicke, Jack Hartman, Bruce Brown and Ed Duorak. (Hinsdale Historical Society phot...
Senior drum major Patrick Piller led the Hinsdale Central marching band onto Dickinson Field Friday night with a chair step. The band then played the National Anthem as the Hinsdale Central Football Program honored veterans with its Salute to Service program. Members of the freshman and sophomore team unfurled a large American flag on the field. To see photographs of the veterans honored, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. (Jim Slonoff...
The Hinsdale Village Board plans to create a special service area to generate an additional $2 million in property tax revenue to reconstruct Sixth Street with bricks. A public hearing on the proposed SSA, which is comprised of 38 properties that have an address on or that directly abut Sixth Street between Garfield Avenue and County Line Road, will be held Dec. 17. The village must wait 60 days after the hearing to establish the SSA. If 51 percent of registered voters and 51 percent of owners in the proposed SSA object by Fe...
