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Patrice Payne wants Hinsdale High School District 86 to be a "lighthouse" when it comes to creating a inclusive educational community. "How we approach diversity will be so consequential of how we succeed as a district," Payne said. On May 13, board members approved Payne's appointment as the district's first director of instructional equity. "I know that this is a wonderful environment for me to join forces with so I can equip our scholars to be able to collaborate, create...
Even before "Nomadland" was released in February, Clare Sullivan had plans to convert her van, named Margery (after her favorite Vulfpeck song), into a mobile home. After spending two post-collegiate years living in her childhood home and working at Altamura Pizza, Sullivan is ready to embark on the next act of her life. Instead of making pizzas, she plans to support herself singing arias. Music has always been part of her life. "My mom put me in children's choirs," Sullivan...
The Hinsdale Police Department issued more than 125 citations during the April distracted driving enforcement period. Police issued 115 hands-free law citations, 10 speeding citations, one child car seat citation and one other citation for a Illinois Vehicle Code violation. They also made one traffic arrest. “We strongly enforce distracted driving laws for one reason — to save lives,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Choose to drive distracted, and you’ll have a phone in one hand and a ticket in the other.” The Hinsdale Po...
For many, the word "philanthropist" refers to a wealthy individual using his or her substantial resources to meet large-scale needs. But financial benevolence does not depend on one's tax bracket status, a lesson learned by teen members of the YC2 leadership development program - including rising Hinsdale Central senior Amar Gupta. "Whenever you hear about philanthropy, it's always about some billionaire with a lot of money," Gupta said. "This time they were giving (the...
Hinsdale detectives Tuesday seized a vehicle believed to have been used in last week’s burglaries of luxury dealerships in Hinsdale and recovered two firearms that were modified to shoot in fully automatic mode with extended clip magazines. The detectives were executing a search warrant in Cook County as part of an ongoing investigation into the May 17 burglaries at Continental Motor Sports and Land Rover/Jaguar of Hinsdale, both on Ogden Avenue. Police arrested a 24-year-old and an armed juvenile and hope to apprehend two a...
Nine Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported seven new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,802 up from 1,793 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had 11 confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 reported one new case in the last week, on May 20,...
Not many people would buy a house without setting foot inside. But for Andrea and Mike Persico, the decision to purchase the historic Richardson Romanesque home at 306 E. First St. was an easy one. "We were actually in Florida at the time and made an offer site unseen," Mike said, noting the home went on the market at the height of the first COVID-19 lockdown. "We just knew we wanted the home so much." The Persicos were quite familiar with the home's exterior living next door...
Hinsdale's Forestry and Parks Superintendent John Finnell worked with the Cub Scouts from Pack 10 planting several white pines in KLM as part of Hinsdale's park cleanup day last month. James Satchwell, Cade Wickramasinghe, Daniel Sorem and Julian Nemeth were part of a group of scouts that participated. Logan Albanese helps guide Satchwell and Wickramasinghe with their tree placement. Several dozen village residents pitched in for the event and worked at Robbins, Burns and...
Pomp, circumstance and celebration — While the battle against COVID-19 isn’t over, the Red Devils claimed victory Monday evening on Dickinson Field as the Hinsdale Central Class of 2021 was able to hold a graduation ceremony with families and friends in person. Seniors Lexi Klein, Cayden Torsberg, Jamie Pecilunas and Kobe Turrentine were among the 672 who celebrated the victory. Please turn to Page 32 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board seems willing to spend $870,000 to fill in the old pool at Hinsdale Central to create a flexible space, if the project can be paid for out of surplus operating funds. At a finance committee meeting in April, Josh Stephenson, chief financial officer, suggested using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds for the project. That idea met with some resistance when the full board met April 22. Another look at the budget, however, indicates those funds will not be needed,...
As part of a biennial process, the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board is seeking parent and community representatives to join its Finance and Facilities Committee and Academic Success Committee. The Finance and Facilities Committee provides input on major revenues, expenses, investment practices and policies related to the management of district finances. The Academic Success Committee, consisting of two board members, District 181 leadership and community-appointed members, discusses, reviews and provides...
The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86 boards have approved committee member and liaison assignments following their reorganization meetings this month. District 181 Academic Success Committee — Bill Cotter (chair), Grace Shin (co-chair) Finance Committee — Sinead Duffy (chair), Michael Martin (co-chair) Facilities Committee — Sarah Jakobsen (chair), Margie Kleber (co-chair) PTO Liaison — Duffy (chair), Shin (alternate) Foundation Liaison — Sheetal Rao (chair), Jakobsen...
Sarah Barclay and her family moved into the circa turn-of-the-century home at 433 E. Third St. in September of 2019. By this September, they hope their extensive renovation work will have become a memory and to be writing a new chapter in a house that has stood the test of time. "This was a long process," Barclay said while standing on the handsome wraparound front porch that provides an elevated street view. "When you're upstairs, you feel like you're in a tree house," she...
Raising money to support an organization is one thing. Seeing the looks of joy and appreciation on the faces of people the nonprofit helps is something altogether different. "For me the most meaningful experience has been this event that we do - it's called 'See Santa,' " said Kelsey Condon, president of the Infant Welfare Society Junior Board. The event is held at the Angel Harvey Center in Chicago. Junior board members accompany adult members of the Hinsdale Chapter of the...
Twenty Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 19 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported one new case. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,793, up from 1,773 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had eight confirmed COVID-19 patients and one patient awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported two new cases from May 12-18, both of which involved...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at Tuesday’s meeting, trustees: • agreed to postpone a discussion on a revised proposal from McNaughton Development for Heather Highlands because the Zoom link printed on the meeting agenda was incorrect. Trustees will hold a special meeting on the 26-home, 19.4-acre plan proposed for the IBLP site on Ogden Avenue on May 26. • unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Tollway Authority and the village of Western Springs for the construction, maint...
Break-ins at two luxury Hinsdale car dealerships early Monday morning could have ended in tragedy, Police Chief Brian King said. Police responded to an activated alarm at Continental Motor Sports, 420 E. Ogden Ave., shortly after 2:20 a.m. and pinned the suspects' vehicle against the building with two squad cars. Three suspects then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. "The third is a 16-year-old juvenile that is holding the hand gun with a 30-round extended magazine clip," Ki...
Dreams do come true - With a little creativity and plenty of protection in place, students from the Hinsdale Dance Academy filmed their performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" last month in their Westmont studio. After post-production work, the film was shown at the Westmont Natatorium as a drive-in movie for families and friends. In this fanciful scene, Queen Titania (Grace Koznarek) and King Oberon (Stephen Everson) give their blessing at the wedding of the mortals....
Food insecurity may not be a direct concern for most Hinsdale residents. For HCS Family Services junior board members Abby Clark, Piper Frankiewicz and Camryn Saltzman, addressing the need helps nourish the broader society. "It benefits the community as a whole and makes the community stronger," said Clark, a senior at Hinsdale Central who joined the junior board as a sophomore. "It's just great to see yourself have such a big effect on the community and the people you...
Passes for the Hinsdale Community Pool’s 2021 season are now on sale, with the early bird rate in effect through May 28. Early bird rates for residents are $290 for a family, $165 for an individual, $80 for a senior citizen 60 and older and $60 for a nanny (must be purchased with a family membership). Starting May 29, rates increase to $315 for families and $185 for individuals. The cost for seniors and nannies remains the same. The village also offers neighborly rates to residents of several nearby towns, ranging from $...
For the second year in a row, The Hinsdalean has been named the best mid-size nondaily newspaper in the state. The paper retains both the Harold and Eva White Memorial trophy and the Sam Zito Award of Excellence after receiving the most points in the Illinois Press Association's editorial and advertising contests. The awards were presented at the IPA's virtual convention Friday. "I'm beginning my 40th year covering Hinsdale and never would have imagined we'd be in a position...
Thirteen Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,773, up from 1,760 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had five confirmed COVID-19 patients and two patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported four new cases from May 5-11, all of which involved st...
Darlene Bingham is not a student of architecture. That doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate the beauty and charm of a 1920s house. "We we came in to see this house, I was just totally taken away," said Bingham, who moved to the home at 735 S. Garfield Ave. last summer. "I just couldn't believe the beauty inside. All these timeless pieces," she said, gesturing to the leaded glass window in the front door, the stained glass cover of an overhead light and carved wooden figures tha...
Members of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church held their annual Seeds of Service 2021 collection throughout Hinsdale April 24. More than 200 volunteers helped pick up some of the 4,000 bags distributed through the village for food donations. O'Malley Riordan sorts the bags, which were sent to four charities: People's Resource Center, Little Sisters of the Poor, Franciscans of the Eucharist and the Missionaries of Charity. Mason Mahoney and Nikolai Rhodes filled up the back of...
Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board members Monday approved a tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year totaling $82.8 million. The forecast spending, which represents a 2.15 percent increase over the estimated 2021 expenses, includes $53.7 million for salaries and benefits, $7.7 million for capital projects and $5.8 million for operations and maintenance. Revenue is expected to come in at $76.7 million, less than a percentage point less than is expected to be collected for the current year. Rick Engstrom,...
