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The DuPage County Health Department reported 39 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 3,757, compared to 3,718 last week. The Cook County Health Department is no longer reporting on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 31.6 on June 14, compared to 43.7 on June 7. The transmission level remains high....
Phase 2 of the Garfield Pavement Reconstruction Project — from First to Fourth streets — is expected to begin Wednesday, June 22. Garfield Street will be closed to all traffic during this phase, which means the Garfield entrance to the parking deck will not be open. Access to the lower level of the parking deck will be available off of Washington Street. Phase 2 should be completed by July 25, after which the Garfield Street entrance will re-open. Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Residents sho...
Hinsdale Village Hall, 19 E. Chicago Ave., is serving as an early voting location for any DuPage County resident. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through June 25. For a full list of early voting locations, visit https://www.dupagecounty.gov/earlyvoting/. The closest early voting locations for Cook County residents are Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., and Hodgkins Village Hall, 8990 Lyons St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, June 20 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on/adoption of FY 2022-23 budget, capital improvement resolution, working cash resolution, strategic planning, spring MAP and SIP update, SPED update/IDEA needs assessment, placement report Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital nurse Juliet Godar finds healing whenever she is close to water. Mark Bondarenko, who works in spiritual care, heals by exploring Yosemite National Park. CEO Adam Maycock heals by spending time with his daughters. "Whether it's hot or cold, we find time to celebrate what's right and embrace nature. Every time I spend even a few minutes with my daughters, my mental load is lightened and I remember that...
A quick hug for Robert - Ellie Stern visited the Hinsdale Farmers Market Monday morning, along with her grandmother, and stopped by the Robert Frost statue in Burlington Park. The statue "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" was erected in 1999 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the village. Currently village leaders are making plans for Hinsdale's 150th anniversary next year. The Farmers Market, sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, is held from 7 a.m. to 1...
The first year Bob Barber was head coach of the boys swim and dive team, Hinsdale Central won its first state title in 26 years. This past year, he led the boys and girls swim teams to second-place finishes. And he was named the Illinois Swimming and Diving Association best coach of the year for boys and girls. Talk to him about his many accolades, though, and he's quick to credit others. "My accomplishments are through the work of these kids," said Barber, who was a student...
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 yesterday and today while imagining what the world will become tomorrow. Three themed weeks (past/present/future) run three times each throughout the summer, featuring painting, sculpture and mixed media projects. The camp is for ages 5 to 13. Campers also can sign up for an individual day. There is no camp...
Harley is a happy go lucky boy who's searching for a forever family to help him continue his weight loss journey and give him lots of love. Harley is great with kids, other dogs and probably cats as well. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application...
In 2002 the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce launched a weekly summer series of live concerts in the village's downtown business district in an effort to build community and energize the local economy. Two decades later, Uniquely Thursdays is part of the seasonal rhythm for residents and nonresidents alike, drawing at times upwards of 1,000 guests to Burlington Park from mid-June to mid-August with great music, food and drinks, and an inviting atmosphere the entire the family can...
WALK THE WALK A SUCCESS More than 400 people came out to the Walk the Walk for Mental Health at The Community House May 15, raising almost $50,000 in support of equitable mental health services in the community. The top fundraising team was Life Insight. The top individual fundraiser was Carol Schwerha. The Madison Elementary Panthers won the Big Blue Shoe Trophy for the highest participation among District 181 schools. Proceeds from the walk are used to support The Counseling Center at The Community House, which has...
How does the pet walk benefit the humane society? A decades-old Hinsdale tradition continues Saturday, June 25, as the Hinsdale Humane Society presents its annual Pet Walk Festival. Deborah Kraus, development director, said the event will give animal allies of all ages the chance to support the shelter while learning about the many services offered to humans, canines and felines. The Pet Walk Festival will be held at the Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale (see Page...
Robert W. DeCicco, 84, of Hinsdale died June 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann DeCicco, nee Bienias; and his brother, Ronald DeCicco. He is survived by his children, Gregory and Jefferey (Aungkana) DeCicco; and his grandchildren, Dante and Abigail. Services and interment are private Sullivan Funeral Home Hinsdale handled the arrangements....
Dr. Lowell W. Culver of Burr Ridge died June 7, 2022. Born in 1932, he grew up in San Diego and received his bachelor's from San Diego State University, his master's from UCLA, and his doctorate in political science from USC. After serving in the Air Force, Professor Culver joined academia at Pacific Lutheran University and also planned urban development programs. Until his retirement from Governor's State University, he taught public administration and trained city managers,...
Laura Bashaw, 70, of Naperville, formerly of Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and Door County, Wis., passed away May 21, 2022. She was born in 1951 in Chicago to Mildred Edith, nee Johnson, and Frank Xavier Liptrot. A 40-year victor over muscular dystrophy, Laura never let anything stop her and traveled the world nonetheless. Laura grew up in Albany Park on Chicago’s Northwest Side and attended Hibbard Grammar School and Von Steuben High School, where she was in the class of 1969. Laura put Steve through law school working for I...
You may have seen a special email from the Hinsdale Public Library in your inbox recently. The library has begun working on a new strategic plan to guide our work in the next few years, and we’re looking for your input. The email contains a link to a brief online survey that will give you a chance to tell us how you use the library. We’re eager to hear from as many Hinsdaleans as possible: our regular users, but also residents who haven’t been in the library for a while. We think this is a great time to take a look at what yo...
Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 extends gratitude for community support to facilitate a meaningful Memorial Day. Special recognition is given to The Hinsdalean for the beautiful ad published and for providing an effective sound system. Thanks to Phillips Flowers for donating roses. Also recognized are the village staff, President Tom Cauley for his meaningful remarks, the Hinsdale Central Band and director Matt Kurinsky, soloist Annie Ascher and all the Scouts who attended and assisted. Lastly we recognize all the families...
LEGOS have been a part of my life as a mother for close to two decades. They have been barefoot torture instruments, irritating dust collectors and mostly sanity-saving distractions for "boring" days. They seem to multiply in the dark like gremlins. Recently, however, I saw a meme that made me view LEGOS in a new light. It has inspired a personal journey. If you put a single LEGO brick down on a board, it's fairly unimpressive. Add another, though and then more and,...
Soon after returning to Hinsdale with his family from a six-year overseas work assignment, Bob Hooks went to pick up some groceries. "Paper or plastic?" the cashier inquired. "I'll pay cash," Hooks replied. After a bit of back and forth, he finally caught on to the meaning of the question. "Those (options) weren't here six years before," said Hooks with a smile, recalling the episode nearly 30 years later. Today, Hooks is six years into enjoying retirement with wife Kathi,...
Robert "Bob" Sheldon, 77, of Hinsdale and Naples, Fla., passed away June 7, 2022, in Hinsdale. Bob was born in 1945. He spent most of his formative years in Lima, Ohio, and most of his adult life in Columbus, Ohio. A true entrepreneur at heart, he made the decision to start his own personal hair care business. After leading the company through an exciting growth period for more than 25 years, he successfully negotiated the sale of the business. Driven by a desire help others...
Herbert P. Schwieger of Westmont, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away June 13, 2022. Herb was born in 1930 in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale High School. Herb was a Hinsdale mail carrier for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Joyce, nee Handy; and his brother, George Schwieger. He is survived by his two sons, William and Donald (Sharon) Schwieger; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Carol Luther, Carl and...
The Jolly Boys have shared their harmonies and love of music with the community for three quarters of a century. They will celebrate this milestone with a fundraising concert Tuesday, June 21, that will showcase 75 years of songs while supporting The Community House of Hinsdale. Dick Pinto, who has sung with the all-male chorus since 1984, said the Jolly Boys is one of the oldest choral groups in the Chicago area. Just like every Jolly Boys rehearsal, the concert will begin...
Tuning up - This photo of the Jolly Boys dates back to the early 1950s. The man directing is Scott Jones, founder of the group and a former president of the Princeton Glee Club. In those days, the Jolly Boys all wore the same bow tie as their uniform. Now the group dons its distinctive red jackets. The group is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. For more on its special anniversary concert, see the story on Page 7. (photo courtesy of Dick Pinto)...
The weather couldn’t have been better earlier this month when the Wellness House hosted The Hope Social. It was an event to “celebrate the power of community with food, activities, music and time together.” The outdoor event included food from Chipotle and a Rainbow Cone ice cream truck. Sue Wagner shows off her colorful flamingo. Kayly White grabs a quick bite. Lisa Kolavennu, Wellness House executive director, visited with guests. Amy Maloney and Diane Himes enjoyed their...
The Hinsdale Village Board and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council have signed a new three-year deal that provides a 2.5-percent increase in the first year. The tentative contract, which covers 18 police officers (detectives and uniformed officers) below the rank of sergeant, was ratified by the FOP May 19 and approved by trustees at Tuesday night’s meeting. The previous agreement expired April 30. “I’d like to thank the village staff for all their work on this,” Village President Tom Cauley said, noting the con...
