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Pictures from the past - Nick Lehner sends us this picture of his grandfather, George, along with children Dorothy, George Jr. and Bob. The photo was taken in 1932 at their home located at 607 N. Elm St. George ran the Lord Lumber yard, which was at the corner of Lincoln and Hinsdale Avenue. The truck in the background was used to deliver lumber around the village. Dorothy, 94, still is a Hinsdale resident who lives in the home that the Lehner family built when she was a...
"Tales as old as time with Belle" was presented at the Hinsdale Public Library Monday morning. Belle, aka Jessica McClure with Parties with Character, brought the character of Belle to life for the children attending the program. The kids enjoyed songs and readings along with a dance or two and were thrilled to be in the presence of a storybook princess. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members said they want more information about making more courses available at South when they discussed the 2025-26 staffing framework at their Jan. 9 meeting. Adolf Galinsky, a parent in the Hinsdale South attendance area who spoke during public comment, said 32 percent of students’ course requests for this school year at South were denied, compared to 11 percent at Central, according to information presented at the Dec. 13 academic committee meeting. “The news of that difference shoul...
Hinsdale has a pair of newly elected state representatives serving its interests in Springfield as members of the 104th General Assembly. Reps. Marti Deuter (D-45, Westmont) and Nicole La Ha (R-82, Lemont) each represent a part of the bifurcated village. Learn more about them below — and determine which one represents you by submitting your address to “find by elected officials” at www.elections.il.gov/Default.aspx. La Ha has been serving in the Illinois Assembly since being appointed to fill a vacancy in December of 2023....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business Jan. 9, board members: • reviewed a request to add a part-time staff person to support operations of the weapons detection systems. The individual, who would be paid a $45 stipend for each hourlong session, would be assigned to a support pool. Employees in the pool will be scheduled based on school needs and availability, ensuring flexibility and efficient coverage during the morning hours. “We’re trying to organize this so we have redundancies built into our system so th...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: auditor engagement, confidentiality of patron records policy, space plan update Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
Each year in January we reach out to the leaders of seven major nonprofits and ask them to review the happenings of the previous year with readers. An article on the Hinsdale Historical Society, HCS Family Services and Wellness House appeared in the Jan. 9 issue and is available online at www.thehinsdalean.com. Candor Health Education After launching its 50th anniversary celebration in February of 2024, Candor Health Education will close out the year-long commemoration with a gala fundraiser on Feb. 1. “We’ve been doing a l...
Nicor Gas recommends customers take the following steps to help them stay safe and warm and save money, especially while temperatures are in the teens and single digits. 1. Have your heating system inspected by a qualified professional to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently. 2. Weatherize your home to boost energy efficiency. Seal windows and doors airtight to eliminate condensation, cold drafts and heat loss. If your home has an attic, ensure that the access door is properly insulated and seals tightly, similar to...
Hinsdale Central girls basketball hosted Hinsdale Inferno players at a Future Red Devil night Friday. Pregame festivities, free T-shirts and a half-time shooting contest were all on the agenda for the future Red Devils. And to make the celebration complete, the Red Devils defeated the Oak Park-River Forest Huskies 64-20. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Not many would describe the weather this week as ideal conditions for working outside. But for John Finnell and the village’s forestry employees, it is. “This weather right here, in the mid-20s with no snow, is fantastic,” said Finnell, superintendent of parks and forestry. “Our equipment still works well in the 20s and the ground is frozen, so we’re not doing a lot of damage to the turf. “This is perfect weather for pruning,” he said. Village crews and contract workers are in the midst of the village’s annual cyclical...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.diligent.community/Portal/ On the agenda: 2025-26 staffing framework, weapons detection system support and stipend request, contract for in-person real-time captioning services Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public meeting on preservation incentive application for 4 E. Fifth...
Each January, we talk to the leaders of seven major nonprofit agencies in Hinsdale about their experiences over the previous year and ask them to share one wish for the current year. The second article in this two-part series — focusing on Candor Health Education, Community Memorial Foundation, Hinsdale Humane Society and The Community House — will run Jan. 16. Hinsdale Historical Society The past year marked the 49th for the Hinsdale Historical Society. Katharine Andrew, society manager, said 2024 gave the organization goo...
Oak School fifth-graders not only sang "Everlasting fruitcake" by John Riggio, they got a chance to display their acting skills as the "fruitcake" made its way from student to student during the song. The fifth-graders along with students from each offered up a different tune during the annual Winter Sing Dec. 19, Please turn to Page 7 for more photos. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Ethan Harvey rolls the ball out while players wait to be called to run out during the 5-Star Winter Soccer camp at Hinsdale Central Friday. Faye Newlin waits for her chance to participate and Jack Walsh times Nathan Wiesum as he dribbles the ball through the cones. (Steve Johnston/for The Hinsdalean)...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At that time First Federal Savings was located at 54 S. Washington St.. Today the store front is home to Einstein Bros Bagels. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Changes that would make improve benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2010 to create a second tier of state pension benefits in hopes of reducing long-term liabilities. But the latest benefits structure for employees entering the government workforce after 2010, known as Tier 2, has raised concerns about its compliance with Social Security and fairness. Not all public employees are covered by Social...
Toni Patisserie & Café had its busiest holiday season ever this year, owner Toni Cox said. "Both Thanksgiving and Christmas we did way more than our projections, and our projections are pretty aggressive," Cox said last week. "We were pleasantly surprised." The buche de Noel (yule log) cake, stollen and cookies were the biggest sellers. "Cookies were crazy. We had a hard time keeping up with them," Cox said. For the first time this year, the shop sold hors d'oeuvres for...
The Hinsdale Public Library at 19 E. Maple St. offers a variety of services to residents. • E-books and e-audio books Library cardholders can check out titles from the eMedia Library, Libby and Hoopla. • Streaming music, movies and TV Hoopla offers a selection of music, TV, movies and select MasterClass courses for streaming and downloading. Kanopy’s streaming collection of films and HPL’s Great Courses collection are available as well. • Digital magazines More than 7,000 titles are available through the eMediaLib...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings...
As I reflect on the past year, and in particular the last six months in my role as superintendent of this incredible school district, I am filled with gratitude and pride. Even before officially coming on board, I participated in a series of listening and learning sessions with members of our community — students, families, teachers and local leaders — to better understand the heartbeat of our district. One of the highlights of that period was attending the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Celebrating their ach...
As we wound down the 2024 calendar year, we couldn’t help but reflect on all the fantastic things we accomplished together. Our district once again excelled in various areas and continued to solidify our reputation as a premier district. As a district, our collective efforts have been recognized at the state and national level. Clarendon Hills Middle School received the prestigious National Green Ribbon Award for its commitment to health and wellness and facility e...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Village Bootery was located at 52 S. Washington St. Today Vintage Charm is currently operating there. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Hinsdale Central's madrigal concert was held early last month. With songs, quick skits and plenty of laughter and good cheer, the program was a big hit with the audience. In addition to the Royal Court Madrigal Singers, music was performed by the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Almost 300 new laws took effect in Illinois as of Jan. 1, including ones governing how citizens get IDs, what information is included in job postings and how people can cancel gym memberships. Here some of the changes that Hinsdale residents should be aware of, including ones co-sponsored by the village’s General Assembly lawmakers, with contributing reporting by Capitol News Illinois. The state’s minimum wage is now $15, completing a six-year ramp-up initiated during Gov. JB Pritzker’s first month in office in 2019. Also in...
Practice makes perfect as members of the Union Church's Children's Christmas Pageant held their dress rehearsal Dec. 21. The program featured traditional songs and readings by the older students to tell the story of Christ's birth. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
