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Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County Feb. 2-22. 1. 19 E. 57th St., Domas Lapkus Living Trust to Kenny Gomolplitinant and Liliann Nguyen, Feb. 2, $1,060,000 2. 22 N. Quincy St., John and Cheryl Gibson to Juan and Leslie Asensio, Feb. 5, $1,600,000 3. 149 W. Kennedy Lane, Timothy and Sonja Neumann to David and Barbara Slaw, Feb. 5, $739,000 4. 242 E. Ogden Ave., KOB Inc to CMK82 LLC, Feb. 6, $2,190,000 5. 1401 Burr Oak Road, Jill Finnigan to Patrice Sweeney and Steven...
HINSDALE STUDENTS EARN DEGREES The following students from Hinsdale participated in December commencement ceremonies at their respective colleges and universities. • Jack Gerami, bachelor’s in U.S. culture and business practices, University of Kentucky • Nick Giammanco, Georgia Tech • Samantha Guido, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, magna cum laude, Iowa State University • Adam Motzel, Georgia Tech • Maggie Rowe, bachelor’s in psychology, University of Iowa • Jake Wertz, doctorate in sociology, University of Wis...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 5. DUI arrest Yolanda Diaz, 43, 1539 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, improper lane use, speeding, disobeying a lane control signal and transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver at 3:27 a.m. March 2 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. She submitting testing that indicated she was over the legal limit before being charged and released to appear in court....
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and many Illinoisans will be celebrating with parades and parties featuring green beer and cocktails. To remind motorists of the dangers of drunken driving and to help keep our streets safe, the Hinsdale Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a stepped- up traffic safety campaign. “Because St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, we anticipate that alcohol consumption will increase both that day and through...
Magnolia Dial Senior Living in downtown Hinsdale has temporarily suspended operations, The Hinsdalean has learned, as the parent company considers "a comprehensive remodel" of the facility. Last month, officials at the Nebraska-based Dial Senior Living, which purchased the former Eve Assisted Living in 2021, notified The Hinsdalean that Magnolia would be suspending operations as of March 1. In an email response to questions about the firm's plans for the property, Alie Hrabe,...
Residents interested in voting early in the Tuesday, March 19, primary can do so at Hinsdale Village Hall. Village Hall at 19 E. Chicago Ave. opened Monday as an early voting site for DuPage County voters. It will remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through Monday, March 18. Residents also can complete and submit an online application to vote by mail on the village’s website at www.dupagecounty.gov under elected officials - election and voter information - voting information. An a...
District 181 will have a large contingent traveling to Illinois State University in May for the Those Who Excel banquet. Twelve staff members - or more than a quarter of all recipients in DuPage County - were recognized (see sidebar). "We know we're filled with these outstanding educators, and to have a large number of them represented in this award obviously made us smile," said Hector Garcia, superintendent of Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. "We're very...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: initial staffing recommendation for 2024-25, course proposals for 2025-26, approve 2024 summer school program of studies, authorize legal intervention in property tax matters Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 6 p.m. Wednesday,...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Baird and Warner and Odegaard's Laundry and Cleaners were located at 108 and 110 S. Washington St. Today Better Homes and Gardens County Line and the Home Design Center occupy the storefronts. 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 jslonoff@t...
Hinsdale Middle School held its annual World War II Day last week. Honour Caruso, Lila Sodikoff and Ava Menza do an impression of Rosie the Riveter, while HMS teacher Rick Dusek explains some of the WWII relics on display. Sarah Meltzer views the headlines from the war era. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
COLLEGE STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LISTS The following Hinsdale students earned a spot on the dean’s list or equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2023 semester. • Patrick Boyle, College of the Holy Cross • Quinn Cain, Tufts University • Kate Hughes, University of Georgia* • Sarah Lotsoff, Tufts University • Sofia Masood, Elmhurst College • Olivia Ostrowski, College of William & Mary • Karina Patel, University of Minnesota Rochester • James Regas, Elmhurst College • Lia Reichmann, Drake Univ...
Hinsdale vehicle sticker and animal tags will go on sale Friday, March 1. Applications will arrive in the mailboxes of 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...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board lifted the pause on social studies curriculum work last week. But the hiatus clearly hasn’t healed board divisions over how and what courses are implemented. By unanimous vote, the board voted to allow staff to resume crafting a social studies program for both Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South campuses to follow in pursuit of the goal to align offerings at the schools. “The social studies department has not worked on curricular alignment work” since June 8, said board Presi...
Hinsdale Central senior Brody Marcet plunges in the FMC Natatorium pool in Westmont with the IHSA boys swimming and diving championship trophy on Saturday. Central captured back-to-back state titles for the first time since the school won three straight from 1987-89. For the full story and more photos, turn to Page 38. (Photo for The Hinsdalean by Joel Lerner)...
Greg DiDomenico of Community Memorial Foundation hopes a report detailing the growing Latino community in the western suburbs will help nonprofit organizations and policymakers better understand the needs of the region. “We always, as a foundation, have been working to understand the communities that we serve,” said DiDomenico, president and chief executive officer. “We’ve done demographic studies in the past. Given the recent census, it was a great opportunity to work with the expertise of the Great Cities Institu...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business Feb. 22, board members: • tabled an administration recommendation to consolidate student fees, including text books, course fees, course supplies, academic field trips, student ID, PE uniforms, graduation and technology fees, into one comprehensive registration fee of $475 for the 2024-25. Board President Cat Greenspon said board members still had questions about the proposal that needed to be answered before taking a vote. At the Feb. 8 committee of the whole meeting, b...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on properties for inclusion on Historically Significant Structures Property List Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
The village's approach to managing insects, disease and weeds, which focuses on environmentally sensitive and economically sound practices, is working well. That was the message of John Finnell, forestry and parks superintendent, at the Feb. 20 Hinsdale Village Board meeting, in his annual integrated pest management report. "Every year we get this - just like we go to the dentist," Village President Tom Cauley joked before the presentation. "Hopefully it's not quite as painful...
The owner of a home in the 9300 block of Jefferson in Brookfield is not entitled to reimbursement for a garage door that was damaged while Hinsdale police were serving a warrant Oct. 23, Chief Brian King told The Hinsdalean last week. The owner of the property, which is rented to tenants, spoke at the Feb. 20 Hinsdale Village Board meeting, asking trustees for the $450 he spent to repair his garage door. King disputed his account that the renters provided police with a key one time and refused to do so a second time when poli...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At the time the Hinsdale Barber Shop was located at 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. A few years ago it moved a little farther west to 20 W. Hinsdale Ave. Today County Line Audio Video occupies 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. 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 jslo...
Hinsdale Central softball coaches and team members and alumni hosted a softball clinic earlier this month for fourth through eighth graders. Brittany Wolski, Central's softball coach, and Andrea Richards, former Red Devil and current member of Lewis University's team, address the players. Gabby Trejo hauls in a catch. The clinic covered all the essential skills needed for success for the players. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Instead of a traditional gym class last week, students at Monroe School spent their time participating in cosmic bowling. With lights dimmed, music playing and strobe lights beaming, the special class was a hit with students. Kindergartners Camille Wrigley, Lennox Schwartz and Declan McGuire all looked ready for the big leagues. (Jim Slonoff)...
Sales tax revenue in Hinsdale is up and vacant storefronts are relatively low, according to the village’s latest economic development report. At yesterday’s quarterly economic development commission meeting, commissioners learned that last year’s third quarter sales tax receipts totaled $1.55 million, a nearly $3,000 increase from the same period in 2022. Assistant Village Manager Andrianna Peterson said the numbers continue a positive trend. “Our sales tax is still doing very well,” Peterson said, pointing out the leading c...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of the Sports Shop Boutique at 12 E. First St. Currently Glimpse Vision has an eye care center in the location. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is...
Members of the Grace Church Youth Group held a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Feb. 13. Proceeds will fund a portion of their the group's mission trip to repair homes in Copper Hill, Tenn. Oliver Clary and Owen Tims spent some of their time making the pancakes. George Cisar and Colette Meyer were among the happy diners. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
