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When and where are Christmas worship services? • Grace Episcopal Church (630) 323-4900 Streaming all services at https://www.watch.gracehinsdale.org Dec. 24 4 p.m. - children's program 8 p.m. - traditional service Dec. 25 10 a.m. - quiet service • Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. (630) 323-2318 https://www.hinsdalecovenant.com Dec. 24 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - live Nativity outdoor experience; reservations required 6 and 8 p.m. - candlelight service of scripture, car...
For as long as I can remember, my mom has been the queen of Christmas. Perhaps your family has its own Christmas queen or king? Someone whose love for the holidays is so effervescent that it brings happiness to everyone around them. Each year well before December, my mom is already thinking about Christmas. Her unbridled joy for the holiday season has her planning new decorations, recipes and special handmade gifts. She spends months on end hand-stitching beautiful...
Checking in with the big guy — Students from the Union Church Early Childhood Education Program were surprised to see Santa Claus waiting to chat with them as they left school last week. Sienna Abraham, Amelia Van Slambrouck, Camille Reo, Charlie Laux, Tess Hillier and James Wilkinson were among the students who got the chance to check in. By the way, it has been confirmed that Santa Claus has received his COVID-19 vaccination from Dr. Anthony Fauci personally and has been c...
Nancy Ellen Tonkin, née Grim, 90, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Dec. 18, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in 1930 to Caroline Goddard Saunders and Robert F. Grim. Born and raised in Riverside, she attended the University of Oregon and moved back to Chicago, where she met and married the love of her life, Bill, in 1959. They settled in Hinsdale in 1964 to raise their family. Nancy loved reading, playing bridge, watching soap operas, WTTW and her b...
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or restaurant. Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert Dec. 31 https://www.atthemac.org (630) 942-3008 Conductor Kirk Muspratt and the New Philharmonic will help viewers ring in the new year with favorite Strauss waltzes and polkas, arias, light classical, pop tunes and movie music. A duet of “Bless This House” sung by...
Milli is a beautiful mixed breed girl who is looking for her new family, with kids 10 and older. She's a sweet 1-year-old lady whose adoption fee is $300. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary adoption hours are 1 to 8 p.m....
We usually associate ghost stories with Halloween, but Victorian England considered them to be an essential part of the celebration of Christmas. In fact, they were so integral that magazines often published serials in the weeks leading up to the holiday and authors often wrote spooky tales specifically for the season. Some historians say the pairing began with the Druids, who believed that the membrane between the living and the dead thinned out during the dark of winter. So, much the way we appreciate a good fright in safe...
Typically in the issue before winter break we use this space to present a host of ideas about fun things to do in the city while the kids are off school. We often highlight special exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry or the new attractions at Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. This year, of course, things are different, and "Home for the Holidays" has taken on new meaning. With most folks spending their days at home this winter break, we've collected some ideas for...
Robert David Pickering, 59, of Hinsdale unexpectedly died with his daughter, Kendall, on Dec. 15, 2020. He was born in 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a football linebacker for Brecksville High School and the Purdue Boilermakers, where he graduated with a bachelor's in civil engineering. He was licensed as a professional engineer in 1993 and owned his own business. Although Bob enjoyed the outdoors - wildlife, hunting and fishing, Kendall was the center of his life. He was...
Kendall Nicole Pickering, 15, of Hinsdale, died unexpectedly on Dec. 15, 2020. She was born in 2005 in Hinsdale, where she attended Hinsdale Central High School. Kendall was a very loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, teammate and decorated student-athlete. She excelled both in the classroom and in the swimming pool. Her family and friends described her as a compassionate and encouraging individual who always brought out the best in those around her....
Angela "Ann" Lahey, 97, a lifelong resident of Chicagoland, passed away at her residence in Oak Brook Dec. 12, 2020. Angela was born in Chicago in 1923. She was the keeper of the family flame, caretaker of souls and hearts and the ultimate sounding board who reflected strengths, while soothing sorrows. She was a fierce protector, determined to have her seven children lead their best, self-reliant lives. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James J. Lahey Sr....
Robert Kenneth Erickson, 90, a longtime Clarendon Hills resident, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 7, 2020. He is loved and remembered by his wife and family as "SOB - Sweet Old Bob," "An all-around preeetty, preeetty, preeetty good man," "Evident love and devotion to Bev," "Well-read intellectual and oenophile" and "A grandfather to look up to." A strong, devoted patriarch, he had a wickedly dry sense of humor. He was a world-traveler, a well-informed curator and distributor of...
David James Breault, 92, of Oak Brook, passed away Dec. 12, 2020. He was born in 1928 to Wilfred and Joan Breault. David earned his degree in engineering from the University of Rochester. He was a business executive and retired from Varlen Corp. An avid golfer who won several amateur competitions, David was a member of Medinah Country Club for many years. He also was a talented photographer and produced fine portraits and outdoor scenes. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Burrell and Eunice Meyer. He is survived...
Marguerite E. Beyer, née Koeller, 85, of Hinsdale died Dec. 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Beyer; and her grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel. She is survived by her husband, Duane E. Beyer; her children, Sandra Johnson, Deborah (Mark) Kamperman, David, Timothy, Jeanne, Margie and Melissa; her grandchildren, Brandy (Saul), Rene, Rev. Phillip (Amanda), David, Ethan, Zachary, Noah, Alexis and Natalie; and many great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday...
When I sat down to hang a picture frame and put my awl to the frame, I remembered Mr. Todd. When I was sanding a piece of wood and knew to trust my own sense of smooth, I remembered Mr. Todd. When I drew the plans for a small bookcase I wanted for my study, I remembered Mr. Todd. Mr. Todd was my seventh- and eighth-grade shop teacher at Hinsdale Junior High School from 1953-55. He began my love of hand tools and the beauty of woods. He looms in my memory as a self-effacing man who taught skills, procedures and respect for...
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town The Hinsdaleans were scurrying, they rushed all around. For last-minute gifts and cards they did sprint, Armed with lists and ideas and maybe some hints. Gateway and Grant squares and downtown they traveled. But with each stop, their nerves did unravel. The hustle and bustle had dampened their mood. They were tired and cranky and needed some food. They stopped for some lunch and looked over the list. To finish their s...
December 23 is a date that holds a place in Hinsdale's culture and history. For generations the evening has been reserved for the Hinsdale Assembly's annual ball - the culmination of a year's worth of work and involvement by the program's debutantes and honor guard. "In 57 years the ball has never not been held on Dec. 23," said Laurie Eichelman, chair of the 2020 Assembly board. She said the decision was made back in August to stray from tradition in the interest of safety....
For the staff and trustees of the Hinsdale Public Library — as for all of you — 2020 wasn’t the year we expected. But HPL continued working to serve the community by opening doors — albeit in new ways. A year ago, I wrote about the engaging programs and special events that had given so many Hinsdaleans a reason to come to the library. We had to flip that in 2020. In response to the pandemic, the library building was closed from March through early July, and again beginning in November. Although the building has been closed,...
Forty-six Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 36 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported 10 new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 943, up from 897 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital was treating 15 confirmed COVID-19 patients and had seven patients awaiting test results on Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported seven new cases from Dec. 16-18, including...
Due to the pandemic, Hinsdale’s revenues declined by $1.9 million in 2020. Sales tax, food and beverage tax and parking permit revenues all declined dramatically. Fortunately, years of prudent financial management paid off in 2020. Despite the $1.9 million revenue decline, we maintained the same level of police, fire and public works services residents have come to expect. Moreover, we will end 2020 with a reserve balance of $8.2 million, which represents 43 percent of the village’s annual operating expenses. In other wor...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business Dec. 17, board members: • approved the 2020 tax levy in the amount of $87.8 million for the district’s capped funds. This amount does not include debt service levies on existing bonds totaling about $12.1 million. • listened to administrators update the district’s return to school plan, including the expectation that students be on-screen when they are learning from home unless given special dispensation and announcing the formation of a task force to help plan an...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 1....
All aboard! - In Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," she mentions the train station in town used to be on the north side of the tracks. "Hinsdale's first railroad station was built in 1864 on the north side of the tracks between Washington and Lincoln streets. The station was used for town meetings, social events and church services until other venues were built. The current depot on Hinsdale Avenue replaced this station in 1899."...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department held its first handmade ornament contest this year. More than 50 ornaments were received and now hang from several trees in Burlington Park. Heather Brereckis and Sammy Hanzel spent time in the park recently hanging the creations for all to see. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
To address surging demand for Transition Center services, Hinsdale High School District 86 is poised to spend $3.8 million to lease and remodel an additional 11,500 square feet of space to accommodate students next school year and beyond. At their Dec. 17 meeting, board members discussed an administration recommendation to rent two suites at 361 Frontage Road in Burr Ridge to ease overcrowding at the district’s Transition Center across from Hinsdale South High School in Darien. The center provides life and vocational skills i...
