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Low bid might mean concrete for Eighth
Although trustees had planned to repave Eighth Street with asphalt, an attractive bid has them considering concrete instead. J. Nardulli Concrete submitted the low bid of $1.34 million to pave Eighth Street from Garfield Avenue to... — Updated 4/8/2021
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CENTRAL ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR EXHIBIT Samara Jaquez and Cadence Parker-Briones from Hinsdale Central will join other top student artists from across the state at the ninth annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition Senior... — Updated 4/7/2021
Junior board more than a pet project
The community's rising generation has, in recent years, been stepping up into leadership roles with local nonprofit organizations through service on junior boards. Seven junior... — Updated 4/7/2021
Meeting roundup
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • unanimously approved spending up to $771,600 with Schaefgas Brothers for improvements to the Hinsdale Community Pool. Phase 1 includes replacing the lap pool deck,... — Updated 4/7/2021
COVID-19 cases up just slightly in Hinsdale
Twenty-seven Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 26 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported 1 new cases. That brings the total... — Updated 4/7/2021
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Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, April 12 Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: special education spotlight, Chromebook refresh, COVID-19 update,... — Updated 4/7/2021
Once upon a time
Pre-Home Depot - In Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," she mentions the building which is still standing at 42 S. Washington St., which was built in 1894. "One... — Updated 4/7/2021
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Special delivery - As the pandemic winds down, events are slowly getting back to normal. Having been fully vaccinated, the Easter bunny made a special delivery to the lawn of... — Updated 4/7/2021
As the prairie burns
Hinsdale public works crews made quick work of Hinsdale's two "prairies" last week. Areas along Chanticleer Road and west of Jackson Street were part of the annual burn. With some... — Updated 4/7/2021
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Seeing art in everything - Not only do you get to create art on paper, but you can even create a little art on yourself in the Messy Mixed Media class at The Community House. John... — Updated 3/31/2021
'Stuck' in Hinsdale over spring break
With District 181 schools set to resume full-time in person classes next week, the Parry family of Hinsdale is spending spring break enjoying some unscheduled fun. Mom Kristen and... — Updated 3/31/2021
Messy Mixed Media delivers
The Messy Mixed Media class at The Community House gave children the chance to get fully involved in their paintings. Using fingers and sometimes hands gave them a chance to be... — Updated 3/31/2021
Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze Friday evening on Phillippa
Hinsdale firefighters responded to a house fire at 812 Phillippa St. after a 911 call came in to the DuPage Public Safety Communication Center at about 6:12 p.m. Friday. The resident had reported a fire in the house. DuComm... — Updated 3/31/2021
Police list holiday initiative results
The Hinsdale Police Department made an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, one for driving with a suspended license, one for felony possession of cannabis (101-499 grams), and one for possession of cannabis by... — Updated 3/31/2021
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STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LIST Several students from Hinsdale were named to the dean’s list or equivalent for the fall 2020 semester at their respective colleges and universities. • William Bush, The Citadel • Jonathon Cain,... — Updated 3/31/2021
Getting in to the swing of things with Fortnightly
The 2021 season of Fortnightly kicked off recently at The Community House. Teaching "dancing and decorum" to eighth-graders is the goal of the program, which has been offered since... — Updated 3/31/2021
COVID-19 positivity rate climbing in Region 8
The total number of confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19 in the village has risen to 1,591. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had four confirmed COVID-19 patients and three patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman... — Updated 3/31/2021
Correction
Correction The number of new COVID-19 cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale reported in last week’s paper was incorrect. The number was fewer than 70.... — Updated 3/31/2021
Weekly agenda
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, April 8 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 https://w... — Updated 3/31/2021
Meeting roundup
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business March 25, board members: • approved the staffing recommendation for the 2021-22 school year, which will keep district staffing flat. The recommendation, which was reviewed... — Updated 3/31/2021
Once upon a time
Lifestyle housing circa 1888 - In her book, "Images in America - Hinsdale," Sandy Williams mentions that the first building on the south side of First Street was this one located... — Updated 3/31/2021
'Magical' printer serves many purposes
Hinsdale Public Library staff member Sarah Jane was using the library's 3-D printer recently to print images for the library's St. Patrick's Day celebration bags. Last year, staff... — Updated 3/31/2021
D86 addresses equipment upgrade backlog
Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South campuses are in the process of getting long deferred improvements. Now the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board wants to change out deteriorating equipment like drivers education simulators... — Updated 3/31/2021
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Another great night to be a Red Devil - The cloud of 'victory powder' took on epic proportions Friday night at Dickinson Field. Hinsdale Central scored six touchdowns en route to... — Updated 3/24/2021
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The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of March 29 to April 2.... — Updated 3/24/2021
