Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
Every detail mattered to R. Harold Zook. The Hinsdale-based architect, whose early 20th-century interpretations of the traditional English cottage became iconic features of the local landscape, was as involved with the interior finishings as with the outward elevations. Mimi Collins is appreciative of that Zook quality as she rehabs his century-old gem at 4 E. Fifth St. "I love all his hand-forged hardware. The light fixtures and curtain rods, all the hand-hammered work," she...
Mike Lach doesn’t mind resolving disputes between staff members, debating policy decisions, responding to a host of emails or spending lots of time in meetings. “I want to do this work because I like the work and I believe in the work,” said Lach, who is three months into his first year as Hinsdale High School District 86’s superintendent. “I think public schools are a wonderful institution — this idea that you get together with the people on your street and the next block and the block over, and you put in your...
The DuPage County Forest Preserve District Board will ask voters for a 35-cent property tax increase on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The board voted unanimously July 16 to put the question on the ballot. If it is approved, the owner of a $1 million home would pay an additional $117 a year in taxes to the forest district. The rate increase would generate an additional $17 million a year in revenue. The last time voters were asked to pay more was in a 2006 referendum, noted Karie Friling, the forest district’s executive director. “A...
District 181 Superintendent Hector Garcia starts the mascot race at The Rotary Club of Hinsdale's Charity Classic Sunday morning. The mascots competing are Miles the Mustang (Monroe School), Echo the Eagle (Clarendon Hills Middle School), Sparty the Spartan (Hinsdale Middle School), Spike the Bulldog (The Lane School), Hootie the Owl (Oak School), Paws the Panther (Madison School), Walker the Wildcat (Walker School) and Dash the Panther (Prospect School). Hinsdale Middle...
Hinsdale firefighters were called to a garage fire in the 100 block of North Adams Street Oct 2 at about 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival they found a detached garage engulfed in flames and the rear of the home beginning to catch fire. They quickly extinguished the fire on the house and also the garage, which was a complete loss. Hinsdale was assisted by the Clarendon Hills, Western Springs and Oak Brook fire departments. (Jim Slonoff...
NATIONAL MERIT recognizes teens The following Hinsdale Central students were recognized as commended students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. They are: Inaad Abbasi, Joseph Akerman, Abdullah Ahmed, Sakina Akbar, Aurora Allen, Adhvay Arvind, Sanna Asif, Grace Assicurato, Reyna Batra, Henry Bolenbaugh, Briana Cady, Patrick Cahill, Emily Cheung, Elena Chulos, Jackson Clark, Rebecca Cortez, Sarah Delapena, Eshan...
From the archives - In the 1930s, the Hinsdale Public Works Department didn't have the modern lifts and machinery it does today for maintaining tall structures and trees. Pictured here in 1938, a public works employee is seen performing maintenance on the newly installed flagpole at Burns Field. This image is from the 1938-39 Public Works Department Annual Report, which humorously captioned it, "This is the way we are most of the time - 'up in the air.'"...
• Patti Bellock lives in Hinsdale. Her town of residence was listed incorrectly in an Oct. 3 letter to the editor. • Sweet William founder Marlene Burton built the store from scratch 35 years ago. An incorrect number was included in the Oct. 3 Pulse...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission special meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public meetings on 304 S. Lincoln St. and 121 S. County Line Road (certificate of appropriates for designated landmark and preservation incentive) and 425 E. Eighth St. (preservation incentive) Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.v...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Oct. 1 and 8. DUI arrests • John Wright, 66, 538 Iroquois Road, Hillside, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use at 1:02 a.m. Oct. 5 at Stough Street and the BNSF crossing after police responded to report of a vehicle driven onto the train tracks. He refused tests to determine his blood-alcohol content. He was charged and released to appear in court. • Grzegorz Filonczuk, 37, 8139 Roberts Road, 2N, Bridgeview, was arrested for...
While balancing motherhood with a strenuous job as a scientist, Dominique Stepinski was looking for an activity that would provide her with an escape from the pressures and responsibilities of work and family. When a friend suggested a Zumba class, Stepinski never dreamed it would have such a profound impact on her life. Stepinski, who had no background in dance or music before taking that first class, said it wasn't long before she knew she had found what she was looking...
What should people know about dog adoption? There are few moments more rewarding for Carla Wudi than when a rescue dog finds its forever family. Like Noah, the emaciated pooch found tied to the bench outside the shelter last winter. "We didn't think he was going to survive," she Wudi, foster care manager for the Hinsdale Humane Society. Not only did he regain his health, he's thriving in his new adoptive home. "Today he's just this big lug," Wudi said. "That show that there's...
I knew Montana had its own Hinsdale, as I visited the small town for a series we authored on other Hinsdales across the country in honor of our 10th anniversary. What I did not realize is that Montana is home to many Illinois Hinsdaleans. One is Rob Svendsen, who emailed me a while back to let me know that he, his former business partner and his accountant all hailed from the village. After spending 25 years as a commodity and financial futures trader, he moved to Missoula,...
I am outraged about the racist and Islamophobic comments about Suzanne Akhras, the Democratic candidate for state representative in District 82. I have known her for more than a decade and am impressed by her accomplishments. She is a service-centered person who works toward solutions that make life better for the community. When she sees people in need, Suzanne finds ways to help lift them out of difficult situations. Besides being a problem solver, Suzanne is our neighbor. She has lived in Burr Ridge for 20 years, raising...
I've always been somewhat of a sneakerhead. No, I don't own multiple display-only Jordans or change my gait to avoid toe creasing. I just have a healthy appreciation for a fresh pair of kicks. When my sons started sharing that interest (though their love of Crocs still confuses me), I was pumped we had something else in common, but that excitement was short-lived: The coolest sneakers are usually sans Velcro - and don't even get me started on cleats. Sports moms, I know you...
Residents don’t have to wait for the Hinsdale Fire Department’s annual open house Saturday to observe Fire Prevention Week, whose theme is “Smoke Alarms — Make Them Work for You.” Just follow the National Fire Prevention Association’s calls to action — install, test and replace. Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). About three out of five fire deaths happen in residences with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, according to the association....
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month by choosing a long-term shelter dog. Hazel has been at Hinsdale Humane Society since January and is still patiently waiting for a forever home. She is so sweet and playful and really loves to go for runs. Hazel is celebrating her third birthday this week, and she would love the gift of a forever home. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Hazel is approved for children 8 and older and her adoption fee is $300. For more...
n Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct. 11-13 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 www.mortonarb.org Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. Glassblowing exhibitions will take place every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Glass pumpkins...
With just a few days to go before the annual Hinsdale Fire and Police open house, firefighters are getting the station spruced up to welcome hundreds of visitors. From shining up the fleet to touch-up painting, there's plenty to do deliver both information and enjoyment. "It's to provide the public with fire prevention tips," said firefighter Kevin Baker, citing the demonstration of fire sprinkler safety. "We show them the difference between protected and unprotected." All...
It's fall, y'all! With the gourds lining the farmers market stalls, the multicolored mums dotting perfectly manicured lawns and towering (sometimes terrifying) Halloween decorations peering at you from every corner, you can't miss it. While I'm a summer-iced-tea over pumpkin-spice kinda girl, there are definitely some autumn events that have me feeling a bit like Anne of Green Gables: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Books & Brunch Speaking of Anne,...
After months of waiting, members of the Hinsdale Central girls swim team were able to return to their own pool for practice Monday. Monday morning, representatives of the Illinois Department of Public Health inspected Don Watson Aquatic Center pool, which had been undergoing repairs since May, and gave the OK for it to open. "We had everyone in the water in the pool Monday after school. It was nice," varsity head coach Bob Barber said Tuesday. Crews have been working for...
Abigail Gambla Hinsdale How did you get started playing tennis? I started playing when I was around 6 years old, just kind of hitting with my dad, going to the local club. I would say probably when I was around 9 years old, that's when I started playing more tournaments. What do you love about playing for Central? I just love being on the team. I've met so many great people and we've established so many traditions. The tennis team has made such a great impact on my life. What...
10U SILVER TEAM SUFFERS FIRST LOSS The 10u Silver Falcons took their first loss of the season courtesy of the Lemont Hornets this past weekend. They played tough, but the hard-hitting Hornets proved to be too much when it was all said and done. The Falcons got offensive production from quarterback Caden Mitchell through the air who found ’make you miss’ Mas Butitta for two big completions. The first was a 49-yard TD reception where Butitta shook free from a would-be tackler and sprinted for the team’s only score of...
Hinsdale Central's Austen Szurgot battles with an LT defender as the Red Devils hosted the Lions on Dickinson Field Oct. 1. The Devils claimed a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory over their conference rival. (Jim Slonoff...
Cross country, boys Oct. 5 @ St. Charles North Invite V places 3rd with 105 points Miller, 11th, 15:45.42 Gamboa, 12th, 15:47.72 Revord, 21st, 16:06.29 Tarasi, 32nd, 16:23.14 Rogers, 34th, 16:25.18 Flag football Oct. 7 @ IHSA regional vs. Julian (quarterfinal) V wins 34-12 Golf, boys Oct. 7 @ IHSA sectional V places 1st with 295 strokes Verros, 2nd (tie), 72 Devata, 2nd (tie), 72 Wesolowski, 5th (tie), 74 Ghaben, 17th (tie), 77 Jorski, 17th (tie), 77 Schloegel, 22nd, 78 Oct. 2 @ IHSA regional V places 1st with 284 strokes...
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....
