American Legion long a part of village
Hinsdale American Legion Post 250, whose members will lead Memorial Day observations in town Monday, May, 29 (see Page 17 for details), has been part of the village since 1919. The... — Updated 5/24/2023
Couple finds house's charm irresistible
Sarah and Jack London weren't planning to move to Hinsdale, even though Sarah (then Swanson) grew up here. "We were going to move somewhere trendy and cool, like California or... — Updated 5/24/2023
Thieves hit Kelsey's in overnight burglary
Hinsdale police are investigating a burglary to Kelsey Resale Boutique, 49 S. Washington St., that occurred at 1:19 a.m. Wednesday, May 24. A group of at least seven offenders... — Updated 5/24/2023
Soccer clinic honors the memory of Julie Heidecke
The 25th annual Julie K. Heidecke tribute soccer clinic was held in March at Hinsdale Central. Hosted by Central's girls soccer players and staff the clinic was free to area... — Updated 5/24/2023
New intervention model showing results
A new model of intervention introduced at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South last year has helped struggling students. At the May 11 Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meeting, Patrice Payne, director of instructional... — Updated 5/24/2023
Good news
Physicians Named 2023 top docs Five UChicago Medicine AdventHealth physicians have been recognized as Top Cancer Doctors in the Chicago area according to a study conducted by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research... — Updated 5/25/2023
Meering roundup
Community Consolidated District 181 Among other business May 15, board members: • listened to a presentation on the tentative 2023-24 budget from Rick Engstrom, assistant superintendent of business and operations, who forecast... — Updated 5/24/2023
Walk for Wellness House
The 2023 Walk for Wellness House May 7 raised $750,000. Runners and walkers gathered in front of the Wellness House on Walnut Street before the start of the race. Jim Folliard... — Updated 5/24/2023
Weekly agenda
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board special meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25 Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the agenda: closed session meeting, approval of assistant superintendent of... — Updated 5/24/2023
This week's cover - School's got talent
Students from the Clarendon Hills Middle School had a huge reaction to the group of sumo wrestlers who played musical chairs during the annual talent show. The wrestlers (inset... — Updated 5/25/2023
Police beat
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports May 24. DUI arrest Jose Soto, 31, 3102 Armitage Ave., Melrose Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at 11:10 p.m. May 17 after police observed a disabled... — Updated 5/24/2023
Hinsdale author pens guide to relationships
Every relationship begins with a first impression, and without a good one, the chances of developing a successful friendship, business partnership or romance are greatly... — Updated 5/24/2023
Ask an expert - ROSE MANNINA, REGISTERED NURSE
What does being a nurse mean to you? Rose Mannina worked one year as a certified nursing assistant at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital before her first day as... — Updated 5/24/2023
Erna Jean Zoberis
Erna Jean Zoberis, nee Rywniak, 83, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. She was known for her exquisite eye for detail, unbounded creativity and designs, and... — Updated 5/24/2023
Ann Marie Karstens
Ann Marie Karstens, nee Cronin, 94, of Hinsdale passed away peacefully May 23, 2023. She was born in 1929 in Chicago to Arnold Cronin and Elizabeth Weise. She attended Amundsen High School before graduating from Wright Junior... — Updated 5/24/2023
Joe A. Simpson
Joe A. Simpson, AIA, 81, of Burr Ridge, passed away March 18, 2023, with his son and wife by his side at Northwestern Hospital after a yearlong battle with thyroid cancer. He was... — Updated 5/24/2023
Honoring those lost in effort to keep all free
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard... — Updated 5/24/2023
Best souvenirs often tales worth telling
The question recently overhead in a Hinsdale boutique wasn't meant for me but I could have answered it. "When do you leave for Europe?" I didn't catch the answer because I was on a... — Updated 5/24/2023
Village, American Legion to honor fallen
The village of Hinsdale and Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 will honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country Monday, May 29. The post will start the day with a 7... — Updated 5/24/2023
Hinsdale Library ready for summer fun to begin
Could the month of May be busier than December? With a flurry of end-of-school-year activities and attempting to plan for long summer days, it sure seems possible. Ask a librarian... — Updated 5/24/2023
Pet pic of the week
Gia is a sweet 3.5-year-old pitbull terrier mix currently with a foster family. She is house trained, great with kids and dogs and loves to cuddle. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is... — Updated 5/24/2023
Top-10 finish for Central girls track
Seniors Elyssa Chandler and Catie McCabe already shared a membership in Hinsdale Central's Class of 2023. After last weekend's IHSA girls track state meet, they have another... — Updated 5/24/2023
Student athlete profile - Grant Davis
Grant Davis Senior Hinsdale When did you first start playing baseball? When I was about 3, 4 years old. I was in T-ball at Robbins Park. What do you enjoy most about the sport? I... — Updated 5/24/2023
Headed to state
The Hinsdale Central boys tennis team and members of the boys track team will compete at their respective IHSA state finals May 25-27. Representing Red Devils boys tennis at the final hosted by Palatine High School are junior... — Updated 5/24/2023
Instant replay
Hinsdale Central's Angie Conley is surrounded by opposing Rockford defenders and then fouled during the Red Devils May 13 match against the visiting side from Michigan. Conley... — Updated 5/24/2023
Sports results
Baseball May 22 @ R-B V loses 4-5 May 18-20 @ Do it Stevie’s Way Tourney vs. Mt. Carmel V wins 3-1 Merlo, RBI, run Davis, run Pavlik, win, 2 strikeouts May 18 vs. St. Laurence V loses 1-4 May 17 @ York V wins 10-0 Lacrosse,... — Updated 5/24/2023