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Cheryl Moore has resigned as assistant superintendent of human resources in Hinsdale High School District 86, effective Friday, April 12. Moore confirmed she had resigned after The Hinsdalean saw her position posted on the District 86 website. “I’m not really commenting any further than to confirm what I shared with you,” she replied when asked if she had obtained another position. Moore also declined to comment when asked if her decision had anything to do with the March 21 board meeting, at which board member and admin...
Hinsdale will have a new Ad Hoc Historic District Design Review team in the next two weeks. Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to amend sections of the Hinsdale Village Code to create the new entity and make other changes to the historic preservation process. “The process is designed to encourage owners of historic homes to preserve their homes,” Village President Tom Cauley told The Hinsdalean Wednesday. “But if a historic home is to be demolished, we want to encourage homeowners to build a new home that is consistent with...
Members of the Hinsdale Central Future Educators Club met recently during their lunch period to make blankets that were delivered to the Salvation Army to be distributed to those in need. Laila Miceli and Solenne O'Bourke work together on tying their blanket strips, while Ayaana Haque, Sana Irshad and Myra Dhillon complete another. Several dozen blankets were completed for the donation. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The Hinsdale Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout April, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for texting and driving as well as other traffic violations with the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign. “Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today...
So have you heard about the solar eclipse happening on Monday? The answer is likely yes, given the level of attention it is commanding. And rightfully so, as the moon's shadow will sweep from Texas to Maine on April 8 in an event not to happen again in the U.S. until 2044. And the Chicago area lies in close proximity to the "path of totality," prompting many to trek to southern Illinois or neighboring Indiana to experience it. Alan McCloud, Hinsdale Central earth science teach...
Hinsdale Central High School has announced the names of students who earned a place on the dean’s list and honor roll for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Students on the dean’s list have earned a 4.5 weighted GPA with no grade below a “C.” Honor roll students have a 4.0 weighted GPA with no grade below a “D.” Dean’s list Freshmen Josephine Abitz, Gabriella Adamo, Zain Afzal, Kareem Ahmed, Gaurav Ahuja, Maggie Akers, Joseph Alfers, Syed Ali, Caitlin Alsman, Johan Amezquita-Cotto, Fawaz Anbari,...
BAM EXCELS AT COMPETITIONS The BAM Conservatory Ensemble won several awards recently. At the Junior Theater West Feb. 9-11, Sacramento, Calif., the ensemble received the Freddie G. All-Festival Award for Excellence in Ensemble for its 15-minute excerpt from “Seussical Jr.” Ava Turek, who played the role of Cat in the Hat, earned the outstanding individual performance by an actor award. Actors Liam Smith (Horton) and Stella Horner (Jojo) were named All-Star performers. Additionally, the Junior Company unveiled a per...
Cora and Emery Haverkamp spent some quality time with the Easter bunny Saturday morning at The Community House. The sisters visited with the bunny before breakfast, sponsored by The Community House, and then were off to the Easter egg hunt in Robbins Park, sponsored by Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department. Cora and Emery, along with several hundred other children, were quick to find the 10,000 eggs that were 'hidden' on the field. Please turn to Page 5 for more pictures....
Even with the added expense of remodeling a new district office and adding full-day kindergarten in 2025, Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 finances are expected to remain sound over the next five years. District year-end fund balances for 2024 are projected to total $39.5 million, or 54 percent of operating expenses. That figure is expected to contract to about 47.6 percent of operating expenses by fiscal year 2029, according to Mindy Bradford, assistant superintendent of business and operations. She presented...
Staffing and course offerings continued to be a topic of discussion last week in Hinsdale High School District 86. At one point at the March 21 school board meeting, it looked like the board might postpone approving the 2024-25 staffing until its April 11 meeting. Board President Cat Greenspon made a motion to do so and was discouraged by administrators. “The logistical piece of finishing the scheduling process prior to the end of the year so we can get to that discussion about course confirmations and communicating that i...
Hinsdale residens can purchase vehicle sticker and animal tags online or at village hall. Applications were mailed to previously registered Hinsdale residents in early March. Stickers and tags must be displayed by May 1, or a $25 late fee will be imposed. All vehicles registered in the state of Illinois with a Hinsdale address must also be registered with the village through the purchase of a vehicle sticker. Residents have the option to purchase vehicle stickers online using the pre-filled mailed application. There is no add...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business at their March 21 meeting, board members: • learned the dates and times for incoming Superintendent Michael Lach’s “Listen and Learn’ sessions have been finalized and will take place on Wednesdays in April. He will be available to meet with Hinsdale Central parents and community members from 4 to 5 p.m. April 3 at Central. A virtual session will take place for all from noon to 1 p.m. April 24. • approved a consolidated registration fee of $485 for the 2024-25 s...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Lilyan's, a women's clothing store, was located at 104 S. Washington, which is now home to My Eye Dr. 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]....
Members of the Monroe School Kids Care Club volunteered at the Hinsdale Humane Society Saturday, March 16. Before tackling some chores, Yino Jin and Claire Yun introduced to Lady Bird, a cockatoo that has been adopted by Animal Care Manager Carla Wudi. Cate Blasko, Eleanor White and Alexandra Davison work on making snuffle mats for dogs and cats awaiting their forever homes. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
More details have emerged about what led to the temporary closure of Magnolia Dial Senior Living at the start of this month. In response to The Hinsdalean’s March 7 story on Magnolia suspending operations on March 1, relatives of Magnolia residents reached out to the paper detailing anxious months leading up to the shutdown and expressing frustration with parent Dial Senior Living over a lack of transparency throughout the process. Lynn Issleib’s 84-year-old mother moved into the facility about five years ago when it was Eve...
The co-ed BSA Troop 10 annual pancake breakfast was held at Union Church March 2. From mixing the batter to filing plates with pancakes and sausage to doing the dishes, troop members were busy with a full house several times throughout the morning. Money raised will be used to help replace a decades old trailer the scouts use to transport gear to their events. Charlotte Gragnolati takes a small bite out of her breakfast. More pictures available online at ww...
Caroline Hurley was listed with an incorrect first name in the article on Salt Creek Ballet’s production of “Don Quixote” in last week’s paper....
If the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago agrees, Grace Episcopal Church will sell the National Register home at 142 E. First St. that has served as its rectory since 1994. Church members voted 161-8 this month to sell the property. "We felt it was the right time to right-size our campus footprint," said Sarah Tims, junior warden at Grace, noting the needs of the congregation have changed over the past three decades. The customs of churches having multiple full-time clergy and...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: comprehensive registration fee, early bird PE course change, staffing recommendation for 2024-25, tuck pointing at Hinsdale Central and South, stair tread replacement at Central...
The driver of this pickup truck, which crashed into First Street side of BMO bank building at 53 S. Lincoln St., was apparently not seriously injured, as he was able to walk to a Hinsdale ambulance for an evaluation before refusing treatment. The car crashed into the building Monday morning at about 8:48 a.m. Last month another vehicle drove into the parking lot side of the Hinsdale Eye Care building on First Street, damaging the bricks as well as some of the office space...
HOSPITAL GROUP HAS NEW LEADER Dr. Monica Reed, a veteran health care leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been named president and chief executive officer for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. As CEO, Reed will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and growth of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, which includes four hospitals in Hinsdale, Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights and La Grange and more than 50 sites of care. Reed started her career in leadership as an OB-GYN attending physician and associate...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Squire Shop was located at 120 S. Washington St. Today the Steinway Piano Gallery is in business at that location. 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]....
Madison School's third-grade boys brought a new light to the school's variety show this year. When the lights went out, their LED glow stick figures captivated the packed auditorium at Hinsdale Central. The boys act was fittingly called "Glo Boyz." The dance set included the songs "Eye of the Tiger," "Gangnam Style" and "Thriller." Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures from the show. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 could offer a class for only three students next year at Hinsdale South High School. The school board reiterated its commitment last week to offering a biology-chemistry-physics sequence at Hinsdale South, which prior to three years ago offered only a physics first sequence. Only three incoming South freshmen chose to enroll in a biology class, biology honors, administrators reported during the preliminary staffing discussion at the March 7 meeting. Board President Cat Greenspon suggested...
