Arrest made in Verizon armed robbery
A Chicago man already on electronic monitoring for a previous robbery has been charged in connection with last week's armed robbery of Hinsdale's Verizon Wireless store and is... — Updated 6/23/2022
Central teen competes on national stage
When settling in for a little summer reading, most would turn to a breezy novel or timeless classic. Hinsdale Central's Ajay Gupta prefers something a bit more informative. "I... — Updated 6/22/2022
Reptiles make a trip to Hinsdale Monday night
Jeremy Taulbee holds a large snapping turtle to show to the audience during the Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles visit to the Hinsdale Public Library Monday. Children try... — Updated 6/22/2022
Once upon a time
This old home - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the home that was located in the 300 block of South Washington Street. "German born... — Updated 6/22/2022
This week's cover
Learning the moves - Kane Piercy, with the help of mom Meghan and dad Collin, works on some dance moves at Uniquely Thursday last week. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce event is... — Updated 6/23/2022
Fewer than 10 new COVID cases reported
The DuPage County Health Department reported seven 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 3,764, compared to 3,757 last week. The Cook... — Updated 6/23/2022
D181 Board approves $98 million budget
Community Consolidated Elemen-tary District 181 Board members unanimously approved a fiscal year 2023 budget Monday that forecasts almost $76.8 million in operating revenues and about $68.2 million in operating expenses. The... — Updated 6/22/2022
Good news
NAZARETH ACADEMY Lists GRADUATES Nine students from Hinsdale participated in commencement ceremonies May 22 with 153 other members of the Class of 2022 at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park. They are Sarah Battaglia, Lorraine... — Updated 6/23/2022
Weekly agenda
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23 District 86 Transition Center 16W361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 126, Burr Ridge https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: strategic plan goal updates, proposal for... — Updated 6/22/2022
Meeting roundup
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their June 14 meeting, trustees: • unanimously voted to grant the home at 121 S. County Line Road — commonly known as The Bagley House — local landmark designation, as... — Updated 6/22/2022
Police beat
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports June 15 and 21. DUI arrest Raul Leon Zacarias, 28, 285 N. Richmond Ave., Clarendon Hills, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol... — Updated 6/22/2022
Science, history, art merge into job and career
As an expert in artifact conservation, Anna Weiss-Pfau of Hinsdale is entrusted with some of the world's oldest, rarest and most valuable objects. "My husband thinks it's funny... — Updated 6/22/2022
Ask an expert - LIZ HEINECKE, AUTHOR
What should we know about Loie Fuller? Loie Fuller was born before Hinsdale was, on a chilly January night in 1862 at the Castle Inn near what is now the village intersection of... — Updated 6/22/2022
Joseph Daniel Mahoney
Joseph "Joe" Daniel Mahoney, 51, passed unexpectedly June 14, 2022, at his home in Clarendon Hills. Joe grew up in Western Springs and attended St. John of the Cross school then... — Updated 6/22/2022
John Cielenski
John Cielenski, 87, of Hinsdale died June 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Jean, nee Partyka; his children, Georgia (Scott) Roeming and Lora (Stephen) Collins; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kate) Roeming, Adam (Daley) Collins and... — Updated 6/23/2022
Galassi best choice to serve on DuPage County Board
A wise woman once told me the best way to affect change in the country is at the local level. That amazing woman, Patti Bellock, diligently served as our state representative for 20 years and continues to take an active role in... — Updated 6/22/2022
Dillard, Bellock support Hart, Galassi in primary
It was an honor to represent Hinsdale for more than two decades as your state senator and state representative. We learned a lot of lessons during our tenures — but one that stands out is that success as a representative of the... — Updated 6/22/2022
Annual call for new writers to join columnist pool
One of my favorite tasks at work is to read the submission from our contributing columnist each week. Our writers this past year were Bill Barre, John Bourjaily, Bret Conway, Kelly... — Updated 6/22/2022
Add 'Vote in primary' to Tuesday's to-do list
We’re glad it’s not our job to predict voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary. “What?” you say. “There’s an election on Tuesday?” Yes, so after you drop the kids off for swimming lessons or summer camp, make sure to... — Updated 6/22/2022
Heat a welcome relief from cold
I just can't stand the bitter cold Chicago winters. With each passing year, I am becoming less tolerant of the cold, the wind, the polar vortices, the bone-chilling wind chills and... — Updated 6/22/2022
'Les Mis' draws many actors to the stage
Caroline Hurley and Samantha Rotta have shared a lot since meeting at a BAMtheatre rehearsal several years ago. They enjoy play dates, they dance together at Salt Creek Ballet,... — Updated 6/22/2022
Pic of the week
Midnight is a princess in training who loves to be pampered with lots of attention and brushes. She's 3 years old, up to date on all her vaccinations and ready to find her new... — Updated 6/22/2022
Local rowers power to regional win
Hinsdale's Matt Notaro and his pairs rowing partner Peter Mikulski of Western Springs were near Cincinnati, Ohio, last month for the Midwest Junior Rowing Championships. The... — Updated 6/22/2022
Summer camps
ART CAMPS n Summer Arts Camps Through Aug. 19 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale https://www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Step into a time machine in the Art Studio and explore the art and culture of... — Updated 6/22/2022