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In 2019, Tim Hansen had a wedding coming up. It was his daughter's, but the father of bride had his own vision for the big event. "I actually was about 400 pounds," said the longtime Hinsdale resident who recently moved to Oak Brook with wife Jande. "I wanted to look good in the pictures, and I needed exercise." Hansen turned to cycling, an activity he enjoyed in his youth before life's demands steered him away. He went to Hartley's Bike Shoppe - among its last customers befor...
Stella is a retriever mix who is looking for her forever family. She would do well with kids 10 and older. She's a playful and sweet 1-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has recently re-opened to the public. Anyone interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then come in during adoption hours: noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1...
The unofficial start of summer 2021 coincided with the official opening of the 45th season of the Hinsdale Farmers Market. Launched on Memorial Day, the outdoor market will host more than two dozen vendors from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin every week through October. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Monday, Burlington Park transforms from tranquil suburban oasis to a bustling outdoor market filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, regionally produced honey,...
Spring cleaning - While many kids enjoy climbing on top of the statue of Robert Frost in Burlington Park, this group decided it was best to give Frost a spring cleanup. Using water from the nearby fountain, they made dozens of trips to give him a fresh look last Monday during the farmers market. The crew included Aaron Bragg, Estelle Bragg, Eve Hudson and Eloise Bragg. Please see the story on the farmers market on Page 17. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Patrick Russo, 73, of Hinsdale passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2021. He was born in 1948 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to the late James Russo and the late Vera Russo (nee Siltala), as the youngest of three brothers. Pat played hockey at Michigan State University, where he met his future wife, Deborah Broderick. He had a long career at Chrysler. He was a loyal friend and a true family man who enjoyed playing poker, collecting coins, solving crossword and jigsaw...
Frederick August Krehbiel, former CEO and co-chairman of Molex Inc., passed away peacefully, with his two sons by his side, at Hinsdale Hospital June 3, 2021, after a brief illness. He was 80. Fred was born in 1941 near Downers Grove to Margaret (Veeck) and John Krehbiel. As a boy, Fred struggled with dyslexia before it was widely understood. With the help of his teachers at Avery Coonley School, who recognized that he learned differently, he overcame this challenge and...
“If the story you’re telling doesn’t serve you, tell a different story.” I typed that while taking my morning walk and listening to my current favorite podcast, “Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris.” I wanted to remember the quote to share it with someone, which I did. And I thought I might want to listen to the episode again. If only I had written down which episode I was listening to at the time! I can never remember where I’ve heard things. There I go. Telling a story about...
What’s the recipe for a perfect summer? Living in a great town like Hinsdale that no longer faces COVID-19 restrictions. As of tomorrow, that will be us. So today, even though summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 20, we’re celebrating the top 10 things that will make for a perfect summer in Hinsdale. 10. A dip in the pool Hinsdale is lucky to boast a community pool among its amenities. In addition to being a great place to cool off, the pool is home to swimming and diving lessons, a junior lifeguard program, swim...
The Hinsdale Fire Depart-ment, working with the Hinsdale Water Department, is testing village fire hydrants this summer and fall. Residents are urged to slow down when approaching crews working around flowing fire hydrants and to be careful when approaching standing or flowing water. If residents notice water discoloration during this process, they should run a faucet of cold water until it runs clear. This could take up to five minutes. This testing is being performed in accordance with the Insurance Service Office and the...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports June 8. Criminal trespass arrest Terrance T. Porter, 35, 15527 S. Marshfield St., Harvey, was arrested for criminal trespass and criminal damage to property, both felonies, after breaking down an acquaintance’s door and entering without permission at 5:43 a.m. June 4 in the 5500 block of South Madison Street. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail. Teens arrested for fleeing police Owen W. Jansen, 18, 274 Walker Drive, Clarendon Hills, and Terrence M. Luzano, 19, 490B...
The COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible for the D181 Foundation to hold its annual Young Writers Night this year. But rather than abandoning the project altogether, foundation board members decided to take a different approach. The result is a beautiful, 196-page, hard-cover book filled with prose, poems and artwork created by Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 students. The idea came up during a foundation board meeting, said Hinsdale Middle School applied tech...
Eleven Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 10 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported one new case. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,825 up from 1,814 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had one confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 has not reported any new cases since May 20. Hinsdale...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board: Among other business at their meeting Monday, board members: • listened to an update on spring MAP scores. Despite the many changes that occurred during the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in first, second, third and fifth grade showed more than expected growth in reading since the fall MAP test was given. Students in first through fourth grade showed more than expected growth in math. “I know you’re going to be working hard to have our students fill those gaps next...
Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: committee appointments, ad hoc nominating committee for board vacancy, approve family bathroom plans, strategic planning process, board meeting location, operational update Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: amendment to village code relative to liquor licenses, increase...
In fearful times, look for the helpers. Growing up, Heather Bereckis heard that Mister Rogers-issued maxim often from her mom. And internalized it. "Knowing that I've helped someone in some way," Bereckis said, "that's a good day." Before becoming superintendent of parks and recreation in Hinsdale, Bereckis was aquatics director for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. The village forester there, in partnership with the Y, was leading a plant identification kayak tour along the...
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Many who bring up wedge culture war issues do so because framing is the single most powerful tool for persuasion. Likewise, fear mongering, false equivalence and dog whistles are the weapons of those who want to reinforce a sense of white identity under attack. Let’s ask ourselves what is left out of the conversation when we allow public discourse to focus on hyped-up terms like cancel culture or backlash against calls for police accountability. One of our two major political parties has descended into authoritarianism. B...
Today is my husband's birthday (love you, hon!). He is a year older than me, but looks younger by virtue of his hair somehow remaining as golden as it was on our wedding day, whereas mine gets regularly shellacked with dye. It's rather annoying. My weight goes up and down (mostly up, honestly), my hair started graying before we even met, and yet my Sensible Husband has not changed one bit after almost 18 years of marriage. He hasn't even lost a single (non-gray) hair on his...
Our village has many friends. Those who seek to improve our sense of community, those who work to keep our village safe, those who work to beautify our parks and open spaces and those who strive every day to ensure Hinsdale’s heritage and history remain intact. Mr. Krehbiel — Fred to everyone — cared deeply about our village’s history and heritage. His work to help preserve R. Harold Zook’s brick and mortar legacy will live on in the countless Hinsdaleans who were inspired by Fred’s tremendous acts of service. On behalf of T...
Julianna Waters is eager to play the Cat this weekend in Stage Door Fine Arts' "Honk" at The Community House. She got a taste of being in front of a live audience last week as a member of the ensemble of "Emma," also a Stage Door production. "This is the first opportunity we've all had to get back on stage and perform again," she said the morning after opening night. "It's really nice to perform again and just see the audiecne and stuff like that - and see all of your friends...
The Hinsdale Police Department was back in action last month with its "Stuff the Squad" campaign at District 181 schools. The drive benefited the food pantry at HCS Family Services. Hinsdale officers Karen Kowal and David Rodriguez help fill the squad parked in front of Oak School. The officers loaded up more than a dozen squad cars full of donations, collecting almost 4,000 pounds worth of food. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
An experienced educator and building administrator will be the new leader of Madison School. The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board voted unanimously Monday to approve a contract with Barbara Shanahan. Shanahan has spent the past 19 years in Frankfort District 157-C, where she served most recently as assistant principal of Grand Prairie Elementary School and previously as instructional coach and teacher leader. She began her career as a first-grade teacher...
VIRTUAL WHIRL RAISES $1.1 MILLION This year, the Chicago Zoological Society celebrated its 40th anniversary of the Whirl, its largest annual fundraiser. The event, co-hosted by the society’s board of trustees and Women’s Board, was held virtually on May 1. Hundreds of guests tuned in during the virtual fundraiser, which grossed more than $1.1 million for the animals at Brookfield Zoo as well as the society’s conservation, education, and research programs. The program featured welcoming comments from Stuart Strahl, president a...
ANIMAL CAMPS n All Abilities Animal Friends Camp Every other Friday, June 11-Aug. 6 Tuthill Family Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org (630) 323-5630 This Hinsdale Humane Society camp is designed for children ages 6 to 12, especially those with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Due to COVID-19 limitations, spots are reserved first for children with such disabilities. Any remaining spots can be filled by children without disabilities. Campers will be...
Cheers! - It wasn't that long ago where the only place you could be served a drink with your meal was at the Cypress on Ogden Avenue and County Line Road. According to Sandy Williams' book "Images of America - Hinsdale," the Cypress Inn was established in the 1940s on Ogden, just outside of the village limits, where liquor sales were permitted. "The business began as a beer distributorship and grew to include a bar and restaurant. Shown here about 1950, the restaurant...
