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Bennett Grimm uses an array of tools and technology to create a pumpkin-shaped ornament in the glass blowing studio at his Hinsdale home. The full-time artist is busy preparing for a flurry of holiday gift shows in the area, and he also exhibits pieces in a local gallery. Read more about Grimm and his unique craft on Page 9. (photos by Jim Slonoff)...
Halloween 2024 was another Hallmark moment for children across the village. With a chilly breeze and sunshine the weather cooperated perfectly. It didn't take long for kids to dash out of their homes after school ended last Thursday to hit the streets. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
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)...
Hundreds of people attended the annual Hinsdale Fire & Police Open House Saturday afternoon. From a live fire demonstration to a non-lethal use of force demonstration the afternoon was filled with plenty of fun and important safety messages. Hinsdale police officer Kevin Berland, who is assigned to the SWAT component of MERIT (Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team), a countywide task force, demonstrates the use of a shotgun loaded with a non-lethal round to...
The Rotary Club of Hinsdale held its annual Rotary Run Charity Class Sunday morning. This year, which marks the 30th year of the run, the event raised more than $100,000. To date, more than $3 million has been given back to various local charities. More than 800 runners participated in the classic's six events - from a 10K to a Mutt Strutt. Hinsdale's Dr. Bridget Nord gets into the spirit of the 5K Walk just before the start with her daughters Tallulah and Josephine Dauer....
The Hinsdale Public Library celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival outdoors this year. More than 150 people celebrated what is also referred to as the Moon Festival by making lanterns, tasting authentic dishes and more. And as if on cue, as the event was wrapping up the moon began to emerge behind the clouds to shine upon the crowd. Jennifer Chi helps Luke and Juliana work on decorating a lantern. Leah and Jaya Wong modeled some authentic Chinese fashions. Mom Alice Zhang holds...
Members of Hinsdale Central's cheerleaders, pommers and color guard had triple duty last weekend. From the pep rally to the game to the parade, it was all hands on deck as they entertained thousands throughout Homecoming. During Friday's pep rally even some of the football team got involved in the act. Peter Babagbemi, Allie Tonjes, Kelan McInerney, Artemis Preusser, Alex River and Kendall Florence performed a routine. Aubrey Washburn and Gemma Flaming get ready for the...
For the first time the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills Middle School bands combined to play to a full house at The Venue in Aurora in June. Jaya Fitzgerald, Alex Franses, Sachin Bhattacharyya and Audrey Bailey were among the performers. The HMS band will perform its first concert Oct. 16, the CHMS band Nov. 7. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Students from District 181 schools across the village returned to their classrooms Tuesday. New clothes, new back packs and fresh haircuts were quite evident as students gathered outside The Lane School before the opening bell sent them inside with their teachers in the lead. Hinsdale Central students returned last week. While summer seems to have ended early for District 181, the last day for the 2024-25 year is just around the corner on May 30. To see more pictures from The...
The Hinsdale Public Library is well known for creative programming. And their ice cream making event July 15 was a big hit. With a bag of ice, some salt and another bag filled with cream, vanilla and sugar, the recipe was complete. All that was needed was some shaking and a few toppings for the perfect sundae. Nathan Simcox, Anna Diorio, Matthew Campbell and Zeki Turba shake up the creamy mix. Augie Weitz enjoys his creation. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Before heading down to the Little League Central Region Softball Tournament on Saturday morning, team members from the Clarendon Hills 12U team representing Illinois in the competition had plenty of time for pictures and decorating their parents cars. The girls got to travel in style on board a 47-passenger luxury bus, compliments of their parents. Meghan Wierzbicki donned the perfect head gear for the team, while Kate Sunderson and Olivia McEwen put some finishing touches on...
Cloudy skies and a couple of sprinkles actually were a welcome relief to marchers in the annual Hinsdale Independence Day parade July 4. From the starting point at Eighth and Garfield to the finish at Sixth and Grant, hundreds if not thousands of people lined the streets. Charlotte Atkinson was on Garfield waving to participants as they marched by. Maddie and Leah Rudolph dodged a few sprinkles early during the parade. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The second floor of Madison School offers a great perspective on work taking place on a three-story, two-classroom addition that is part of a $19.2 million construction project to allow District 181 to offer full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Playground improvements also are taking place at Madison as part of the district's summer improvement projects. The Oak School main office (shown) and classrooms also are undergoing renovations and four new classrooms will be...
Hinsdale's Alexander Brown was given the job of throwing out the first pitch to open up the Queen of the Hills 10U Round Robin Tournament in Clarendon Hills June 9. The tournament benefited the Make-A-Wish Illinois organization. Alexander is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and will be attending kindergarten at The Lane this fall. His sister, Charlotte, sang the National Anthem to start the day's events. Then Charlotte and Alexander helped staff the concession...
Fuelfed hosted another classic car event June 9 on Chicago Avenue at Burlington Park. Featuring classic European cars from 1995 or earlier, the theme for the morning was "Women Drivers & Kids Sticker Day." Jack Herbert led dad Chris around the street viewing the cars. Tom Darham was quick to point out he was showcasing his wife Daria's 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 XKE. The next Fuelfed event is scheduled for Aug. 4 and will feature Italian classics. (Jim Slonoff...
Clarendon Hills Middle School graduates and their families filled the Hinsdale Middle School gym for their graduation ceremony three hours after HMS held its ceremony. The district saved on the balloons by adding a 'C' to change over the event from HMS to CHMS. The CHMS Choir and the Spartan Chorale were part of the festivities. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Madison Stackers recently competed on the regional level and 17 members of the team, including Madison PE teacher Jessica Czerniuk, qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics in North Carolina, held this summer. Before regionals the team members held an early morning practice, where district superintendent Hector Garcia viewed the practicing in full swing watching team members Charlie Simpson and Chris Burrows demonstrate the doubles event. Emilie Cartwright, coach and teacher...
The stands were full, the skies were clear and the band was playing last Thursday night as the first of Hinsdale Central's Class of 2024 stepped onto Dickinson Field for the annual graduation ceremony. After receiving their diplomas, lucky graduates whose families were on the right side of the field were able to acknowledge them and hear a shout or two from their fans. Laima Marchertas, Carter Contreras, Z Kuropas, Annie Beargie, Drew Lundgren, Sophia Mirzoeva and Lilly...
The 18th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health, which benefits The Counseling Center at The Community House, was held Sunday morning. Under blue skies and bright sunshine, the colors of the rainbow were thrown about at several color stations set up along the one mile route. More than 700 walkers raised more than $70,000 to support the center. The Hinsdale Central's boys track team was recognized for being the highest fundraising team, and Madison School won the "Big Blue...
More than 3,000 people participated in the annual Walk for Wellness House Sunday morning. The walk/run raised more than $750,000, which will be used to support free programs for individuals and family members impacted by cancer. Wellness House hosts more than 500 programs a month in areas such as nutrition, exercise, support and counseling and child and family support. Ernie Turcotte (in purple on left) was the top fundraising participant as well as a member of the The Crown...
Ben Jimenez brought his amazing ‘Ben’s Bubble Show’ to the Hinsdale Public Library Monday morning. Dakota Helton cheered each creation. Stephanie Finch was handed one of the bubble works of art as her daughter, Molly, was captivated. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Libby LeStrange and Nora Kasmarick page through one of the books at the Monroe School Book Fair Monday morning. Claire Yun and Yino Jin check out another title for their reading wish lists. Meanwhile Reagan Fore, Avery Brennan and Henna Desai were all in on their discoveries. The spring book fair gives students a chance to purchase books for summer reading and teachers a chance to put some titles on their wish lists for their classrooms. The book fair is coordinated by...
From drills to races to games, attendees had their work cut out for them at the 26th annual Julie K. Heidecke tribute soccer clinic held at Hinsdale Central recently. Hinsdale Central's girls soccer team sponsored the free event. Junior Camila Leal and sophomore Katherine Skinner lead the campers in Simon says. Senior Grace Sakalosky helps out with some uniform adjustments and freshman Caitlin Doherty had a group of campers who held on throughout one of the drills. (Jim...
Monday's solar eclipse provided a perfect backdrop for students across Hinsdale. At the Hinsdale Middle School, they gathered on the athletic field to view the partial eclipse, whose path of totality extended through the southern part of the state. Among those watching were Sabrina Jacobsen and Jaqueline Zoberis. Teacher Lisa Powers checked out the eclipse with Reese Myhra while Lino Hernandez, Axl Holmes, Ethan Smith and Sam Han glanced up. At Madison School, Brody Sobieraj...
