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Do you know for whom the village of Hinsdale is named? If you don’t, you’re certainly not alone. Actually there is no definitive answer as to how the village got its name. “Now, before turning to the subject of how William Robbins was to actually create the village of Hinsdale, it would be wise to examine the one issue which, in this past century, has caused more argument and controversy than any other: the questions of how, why, by whom and for whom Hinsdale was named,” Timothy Bakken wrote in “Hinsdale,” published i...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LISTS Several students from Hinsdale earned a place on the dean’s list or its equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2022 semester. • Mary Arbor, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Max Aziz, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Kelly Baird, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Megan Bauschard, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Rachel Bergstrom, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Caroline Booras, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Caitlin Brankin, Marquette University • Catche...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Jan. 18. Arrest for arson and DUI Kenneth James Allan, 41, 5333 Woodland Ave., Western Springs, was arrested for arson, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, parking in the roadway and criminal damage to property after an incident at 1:57 a.m. Jan. 15 in the 400 block of 58th Place, after officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. He allegedly broke the window of a parked car, poured gasoline inside and lit...
Hinsdale once again is offering is snow shoveling program to connect residents in need with residents seeking ways to volunteer and contribute to their community. Individuals looking to give back, or who are seeking community service/volunteer hours are encouraged to complete the application on the village website at www.villageofhinsdale.org. Contact information of participating individuals will be shared with residents in need of snow shoveling assistance. Residents will contact the volunteers directly when assistance is...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,417, compared to 4,398. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported seven new cases Jan. 10-17, including two students, two teachers and three staff. The district has reported a total of 184 cases since school opened. District 86...
From street names to park names, clues to the village’s history are everywhere in town. Ayres Street is named after Anson Ayers (who later changed the spelling of his last name), who purchased 80 acres in Hinsdale that he knew would become residential property. Katherine Legge Memorial Park was a gift from Alexander Legge to memorialize his wife, who died unexpectedly before they had a chance to build their dream home on the 52 acres on County Line. Robbins Park pays homage t...
This building at the southwest corner of First and Washington streets, numbered 2 W. First, was built in 1888 to house the successful tailoring business of German-born John Papenhausen. It was the first commercial structure built on the south side of First Street, according to "Images of America - Hinsdale" by Sandy Williams. Papenhausen lived on the second floor with his wife and their six children, Williams wrote. Walter Davidson, plumber, was also a tenant, as the sign...
The Hinsdale Humane Society's Junior Board held a Jingle Ball party last month. Families were invited to enjoy pup time, a bake sale, cookie decorating, playing games, writing letters to Santa and filling stockings for cats. The guests were asked to bring wrapped, stocking-sized gifts for adoptable cats and dogs and wear a favorite ugly sweater. Allie Downes works with party guests Gwenyth Burtker and Miya Schmid on some snowflakes during the evening. (Jim Slonoff...
HOSPITAL Greets FIRST BABY OF ’23 AdventHealth Hinsdale welcomed the first baby of 2023 on New Year’s Day. A boy, Abyudh, was born to Niharika Reddy Donda and Sheshidhar Reddy Donthi of Westmont at 1:31 p.m. Jan. 1. Abyudh weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Shamim Patel. A photo appears online at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. SOLSTICE FINALIST FOR CROWN AWARD For the third straight year, Solstice, the art and literary magazine produced by students and staff at Hinsdale Central, has...
The DuPage County Health Department reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,398, compared to 4,390 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported eight new cases Jan. 5-9, including four students, one teacher and three staff. The district has reported a total of 177 cases since school opened....
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their Jan. 3 meeting, trustees • learned that the online parking permit system experienced some delays but should be ready to go by the end of the week. Drivers also will have the option to scan a QR code to pay for short-term parking by the hour or day in certain lots. • heard an update on the Trinity Sober Living litigation from Village President Tom Cauley. In a Dec. 19 decision, a federal court refused to allow Trinity to amend its complaint to claim the village had fil...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: weapons detection system, updated 2023-24 calendar, contract with ProCare Staffing Services, bid for security cameras, policy first reads Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
In the final article in this annual two-part series, leaders of Hinsdale’s nonprofits take a look back at 2022 and share one wish for 2023. The Hinsdale Historical Society, Hinsdale Humane Society and Wellness House were featured in the first installment Jan. 5. Candor Health Education After offering more than 90 percent of its sex ed and drug eduction courses online in 2021, Candor Health Education is back to putting educators in front of students. “March picked up and April and May were just crazy,” Executive Direc...
Down by the riverside - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Graue Mill from an 1874 drawing. "Built on the banks of Salt Creek at the site of an earlier sawmill, Frederick Graue completed this gristmill in 1852. The bricks were made of clay from the family farm and likely fired at Jacob Fuller's brickyard. The one-ton burrstones used to grind the corn and wheat were imported from France. Immediately successful, the mill remained Brush...
With a new year comes new laws for Illinois. Here are a few notable additions to the state’s rule book: Education • To address a shortage of substitute teachers throughout the state, students enrolled in approved teacher training programs who have earned at least 90 credit hours are now allowed to obtain a substitute teaching license. Before, applicants had to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. Cheryl Moore, director of human resources for Hinsdale High School District 86, w...
The Community House held an Adult & Tot Sports Stop class last month. With an eye on developing basic sports movement and motor skills, the tots and with their dads were all in on the activities. Fathers Bill Boyd and Ben Kester join in with their children A. J. and Claire. Frances Giordano and her dad Brad set the pace for one of the activities. And Georgia Croghan is off to the races in a game of Duck, Duck, Goose. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The University of Chicago Medicine and AdventHealth have closed on a transaction to form a joint venture called UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. The two organizations announced a definitive agreement to affiliate in September, with plans for UChicago Medicine to acquire a controlling interest in AdventHealth’s Great Lakes Region, which includes its four Illinois hospitals in Hinsdale, La Grange, Bolingbrook and Glendale Heights, along with a network of nearly 50 physicians’ offices and outpatient locations. The Adv...
The Hinsdale Central Madrigal Singers and musicians from the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds groups joined forces to present the annual Madrigal Concert Program Dec. 19. Among the singers were Leandra Gruft, Grace McGowan and Juliana Wittrock. Juliana Waters appeared as one of the court jesters. Addition Madrigal singers were Isaac Park, Jacob Zhang, Evan Carlson, Charlie Wittemann, Millan Whittier and Arjun Shah. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Every January, The Hinsdalean checks in with the leaders of the seven nonprofit agencies in the village, inviting them to share highlights of the previous year and a wish for the new one. This is the first of two installments. The second on Jan. 12 will feature Candor (formerly Robert Crown), Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House. Hinsdale Historical Society One woman took center stage at the Hinsdale Historical Society last year. “Loie Fuller was the poster child for the HHS in 2...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 50 S. Washington (Caviar & Chevre) and 14 W. First (Elevare MD, schedule public hearing for 2 Salt Creek Lane (Mouse Motors/McLaren dealership)...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,390, compared to 4,379 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 21.5 on Dec, 31, compared to 24.5 on Dec. 27. The community level has returned to medium in DuPage County. District 181 has not reported cases since Dec. 21, when winter...
Before Hinsdale - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the front inside cover of Hugh Dugan's book, "Village on the County Line," which was published in 1949. "At the map's center is what is now York Road and Ogden Avenue. The plank road (Ogden Avenue) is shown running east to west through Brush Hill." For more information on the early days of Hinsdale, see the story on Page 7 and the editorial on Page 10....
Hinsdale soon will have a new gated community off Monroe Street near Ogden Avenue. Julie Laux of J. Jordan Homes is purchasing the 2.2 acres on Kensington Court to build eight single-family homes. And the Hinsdale Village Board gave her permission Tuesday night to install a metal sliding gate at the entrance to the subdivision. Laux told trustees she has worked carefully to come up with a concept that will sell. “The people I talked to, the gate is very important and to me i...
Chicago Elite Volleyball Club held its skills camp in late November at The Community House. Under the direction of coach Steve Dowjotas, campers practice some warm up drills. Eventually the kids broke into groups to work on passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, defense and movement. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Six-month-old Grace Harris, winner of The Hinsdalean's happiest baby contest for 2022, has plenty to smile about as 2023 arrives, including her first birthday. See the photo that won her the spot on the cover on Page 6 and learn more about her parents and older brother in the 60 Seconds feature on Page 9. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
