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Happy 150th anniversary, Hinsdale! Of course, it’s a little early to extend a happy anniversary wish, seeing as the village’s incorporation date is April 1, 1873. But this is the start of the sesquicentennial (a fancy word for 150th) year, and we’re excited to celebrate the occasion by sharing more about the village’s history with readers. The question is, where to begin? Hugh Dugan spends the first 92 pages of his 1949 book, “Village on the County Line,” writing about Hinsdale’s history prior to its incorporation...
From street names to park names, clues to the village’s history are everywhere in town. Ayres Street is named after Anson Ayers (who later changed the spelling of his last name), who purchased 80 acres in Hinsdale that he knew would become residential property. Katherine Legge Memorial Park was a gift from Alexander Legge to memorialize his wife, who died unexpectedly before they had a chance to build their dream home on the 52 acres on County Line. Robbins Park pays homage t...
The Hinsdale Central Madrigal Singers and musicians from the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds groups joined forces to present the annual Madrigal Concert Program Dec. 19. Among the singers were Leandra Gruft, Grace McGowan and Juliana Wittrock. Juliana Waters appeared as one of the court jesters. Addition Madrigal singers were Isaac Park, Jacob Zhang, Evan Carlson, Charlie Wittemann, Millan Whittier and Arjun Shah. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Albert is a handsome 2-year-old black and white cat who is very sweet and loves to play and snuggle with other cats and is adoptable to families with children of any age. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations, with an adoption fee of $75. Please consider adoption. There are so many animals in the animal welfare system right now who need help. Thank you to all of the adopters who have come forward to get the animals out during this difficult time. Visit...
Every January, The Hinsdalean checks in with the leaders of the seven nonprofit agencies in the village, inviting them to share highlights of the previous year and a wish for the new one. This is the first of two installments. The second on Jan. 12 will feature Candor (formerly Robert Crown), Community Memorial Foundation, HCS Family Services and The Community House. Hinsdale Historical Society One woman took center stage at the Hinsdale Historical Society last year. “Loie Fuller was the poster child for the HHS in 2...
Happy Mild Year! That's been 2023's opening act thus far, anyway (quite a contrast from Christmas in the Arctic). But don't fret, winter sports enthusiasts, conditions favorable to keep the skates, skis and sleds from hibernating are sure to eventually return. Hinsdale and its surrounds offer a number of activities to give you that winter workout. Here are a few: Hit the ice The village-operated rink at Burns Field, 320 N. Vine St., will operate when weather permits (four to...
Food is a fleeting experience. Yet, the taste and the thrill of its discovery captures our hearts. A cherished dish or restaurant can uniquely become a part of the fabric of our family's celebrations and who we are. A few years ago, when my daughters were in first grade, they each had an assignment called "pieces of my heart." The project was a large construction paper heart whose interior was divided into squiggly boxes. Inside each box my daughters wrote what they loved....
Progress not perfection. Perhaps you didn't achieve all of your New Year's resolutions in 2022 and aren't keen on setting any new ones this year. No worries. We talked to local experts in a variety of fields - from real estate to religion - who shared a few simple suggestions to get 2023 off to a great start. Here's what they had to say. "I think beginning a new year starts with authentic reflection. So that means taking an honest look at the previous year, reviewing your ups...
How can we promote mental health in the new year? Physical improvement goals tend to dominate January resolution lists. But one's mental health deserves just as much attention, according to psychologist Kelly Ryan, who said gathering with others plays a big role. "One of the most important things that we can do to maintain our mental well-being is to connect in meaningful ways with those around us," said Kelly, service line director at Edward-Elmhurst Health's Linden Oaks Beha...
George Edward Musil, 89, of Westchester peacefully passed away at his home Dec. 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Musil; his children, George (Laura), Rick (Elizabeth) and Scott (Renee) Musil of Hinsdale; his grandchildren, Kylie, Lucas, Luke, Libbie, Anneliese, Christian and Noela; and one sister, Nancy Veverka. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Obzera. George served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service...
Janice Claire Snyder, 76, a longtime resident of Hinsdale and Golfview Hills, passed away peacefully Dec. 12, 2022, after a long struggle with heart disease and dementia. Jan was born in 1946 following her father's return from naval duties in the South Pacific during World War II. She was raised on the South Side of Chicago, the oldest of four children, and met her future husband, Jerry, in 1966 on a fix-up date during a fall Notre Dame football weekend. After graduating from...
Orlida "Orly" Lopez, 89, of Hinsdale passed away peacefully Dec. 24, 2022, with her family by her side. Orlida was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1933 to Clara Luz Piedra and Juan Serrano. She was the youngest of 15 children, including 13 girls, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Ramon, Isabele, Eva, Milagros, Quisqueya, Clara, Yolanda, Antonia, America, Eva, Esther, Magdalena, Mirtha and Anarda. Orlida obtained her college degree in education and taught elementary school...
Julie Rae Jones, 54 of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, passed away Dec. 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Julie was born in 1968 in St. Charles. She married her husband, Daniel, on June 8, 1991. Julie lived in DeKalb while she raised her four children, Jacob, Evan, Sophie and Lily until 2013, when they moved to DuPage County. She fought cancer with a warrior's spirit for more than three years. In her last weeks she had many friends, and family by her...
Helen Elizabeth Bouchard, 96, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 27, 2022, after a distinguished journey from the Great Depression through the COVID pandemic. Helen, the daughter of Ernest and Helen Clancy and sister to “Bud,” grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where she attended St. Barnabas and Longwood Academy. In those early years, and especially during the Great Depression, she learned the importance of love, compassion and service, which she reflected throughout her life. After graduating from high school, she...
In my years as a clinical social worker (now retired), I worked with many young offenders who told me, “If I see a nice car unlocked with keys, I will take it. If the owner doesn’t care enough to lock it, I’m entitled to it.” It appears Hinsdale is becoming a field of operation for like-minded criminals. When you leave your luxury car unlocked with fob available, you are inviting criminals into our community and putting your family, friends, neighbors and kids at risk. If you no longer want your luxury car, why not just co...
Our community had an amazing opportunity to directly help our own residents and those from surrounding communities recovering from alcohol and drug abuse. But rather than support Trinity Sober Living homes , the Hinsdale Village Board has fought for over three years and spent over $1.5 million in legal fees to prevent Trinity from owning a home in Hinsdale. Per Michael Owens, executive director of Trinity Sober living, the audience served is private pay and 90 percent of its clients live within 10 miles of the home. More...
I have never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The way I figure it, if you want to partake in self-improvement activities, why wait until Jan. 1? The date is utterly immaterial. But the pathetically predictable resolutions are the things that really irk me. Like losing weight. I already know I could use to shed a few pounds. That scenario is the same on New Year’s Day as it was on the Fourth of July. I’ve made the effort in the past, and yet here I am once again, lamen...
I was excited to learn, while working on the Pulse feature this week, that I am not the only one who struggles with New Year’s resolutions. I found all sorts of encouraging statistics. Twenty-five percent give up their resolutions after a week, 64 percent after the first month. Only 9 percent of resolvers are successful — and only 41 percent bother to make them in the first place. After decades of failure making resolutions, I tried a new strategy two years ago. I made a “21 for 21” list of nonresolutions, following a sugge...
As assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Hinsdale Central High School, Jessica Hurt knows every day will include a few surprises. A particularly happy surprise came recently when she got a phone call informing her that she had been named the Assistant Principal of the Year for the DuPage Region by the Illinois Principals Association. Hurt didn't even know that Principal Bill Walsh had nominated her for the honor, which recognizes individuals who meet a long...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Jan. 4. Arrest for cocaine, suspended license Curtis Hernandez, 27, 121 Hudson St., Westmont, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license at 12:16 a.m. Dec. 22 in the 600 block of West 55th Street. A small quantity of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle. DUI arrest Jungpeng Hao, 35, 13535 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago. was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to yield turning left and driving too fast for...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 50 S. Washington (Caviar & Chevre) and 14 W. First (Elevare MD, schedule public hearing for 2 Salt Creek Lane (Mouse Motors/McLaren dealership)...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 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 4,390, compared to 4,379 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 21.5 on Dec, 31, compared to 24.5 on Dec. 27. The community level has returned to medium in DuPage County. District 181 has not reported cases since Dec. 21, when winter...
Before Hinsdale - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the front inside cover of Hugh Dugan's book, "Village on the County Line," which was published in 1949. "At the map's center is what is now York Road and Ogden Avenue. The plank road (Ogden Avenue) is shown running east to west through Brush Hill." For more information on the early days of Hinsdale, see the story on Page 7 and the editorial on Page 10....
Hinsdale soon will have a new gated community off Monroe Street near Ogden Avenue. Julie Laux of J. Jordan Homes is purchasing the 2.2 acres on Kensington Court to build eight single-family homes. And the Hinsdale Village Board gave her permission Tuesday night to install a metal sliding gate at the entrance to the subdivision. Laux told trustees she has worked carefully to come up with a concept that will sell. “The people I talked to, the gate is very important and to me i...
Chicago Elite Volleyball Club held its skills camp in late November at The Community House. Under the direction of coach Steve Dowjotas, campers practice some warm up drills. Eventually the kids broke into groups to work on passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, defense and movement. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
