Week of May 29, 2025 2q4b2b
Week of May 29, 2025 2q4b2b
If all goes as planned, the Community Consolidated School District 181 Board will have a new superintendent to introduce to the community in December. BWP Associates in Libertyville is conducting the search for a replacement for Superintendent Hector Garcia, who in 2024 announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Representatives of the firm attended the May 12 meeting to update board . “We’ve spent quite a few meetings putting together an overview for you,” Mark Friedman said. “This...
Dan Levinthal, husband of former Hinsdale High School District 86 Board member Debbie Levinthal, has called for the resignation of three sitting board in regards to an alleged violation of privacy of one of his children. Levinthal sent a statement to The Hinsdalean May 19, prefaced with three calls to action, among them being the resignations of board President Cat Greenspon and Asma Akhras and Jeff Waters. The statement follows Levinthal’s distribution last month of an amended due process complaint filed...
What a difference a year can make. The charming but timeworn 1928 Tudor Revival at 4 E. Fifth St. that Mimi Collins bought last spring to reinvigorate. Like an English garden reawakened, architectural elements from the past thrive afresh alongside new features meant to enhance the cozy old-world aesthetic. "I decorate for the house, and it's things I love," said Collins. "That's my thing, mixing the old and the new." The living room is a prime example. Light-deficient and in...
Hinsdale Central's class of 2025 pulled off an outdoor graduation this year in spite of some potential weather issues. The outdoor ceremony allows graduates to have an unlimited number of guests attend. The stands were full for the 595 students who graduated on Dickinson Field. Brody Robinson and Sarah Rock were among the seniors receiving their degrees. Please turn to Page 20 for more pictures, and visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean for even...
More than 700 participants raised more than $45,000 for The Community House Counseling Center during the 19th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health May 18. The top individual fundraiser was Mia Hess, the top fundraising team was the Community Revue Team and the highest participating school team was Madison School. (Jim Slonoff...
Pictures from the past - The intersection of York and Ogden looked a lot different back in August of 1961 when this photo was taken. On the northwest corner was a Standard gas station that did car repairs and didn't sell anything like what today's BP gas station does. Across the street was Foster's Fine Cars and also Foster's Toys (not visible) instead of an office building. The photo was shared by Jane Foster, a longtime Hinsdale resident who now lives in Burr Ridge. Do you...
CENTRAL TEAM IN NATIONAL CONTEST The Hinsdale Central quiz bowl team placed 33rd out of 336 teams at the 2025 High School National Championship Tournament May 24 in Atlanta, Ga. Central’s team was captained by Abigail AuYeung, who was ed by Charlie Doehring, Zaynab Guezzar, Alex Zhang, and Steven Zhao. The team was coached by Alan McCloud, who was assisted by Mark Wollschlaeger. Hinsdale Central began the preliminary rounds with a three-game winning streak, in which they defeated Cave Spring from Roanoke, Va.; Cinco...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business May 13, trustees: • voted unanimously to along a 4-percent increase in the cost of water Hinsdale buys from the DuPage Water Commission to residents. The rate increase, which will be effective on the July 1 bill, is expected to cost residents an average of $9.50 every two months or $57 a year. Trustees will vote on the increase June 10. • reviewed changes to the planned developed for 125 S. Vine St., including a reduction in units from 12 to seven and a reduction in...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.diligent.community/portal On the agenda: recognize retirees, possible committee restructure, authorize FY2025 audit Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 114 S. Washington (Pour Destino), Memorial Building historic plaque, Sixth Street improvement project,...
Hinsdale police released the following reports May 27. DUI arrest A 58-year-old Lyons man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper backing of a vehicle on a roadway at 8 p.m. May 20 at Ogden Avenue and Madison Street. Police responded to a property damage traffic crash. Sprecht refused testing to determine his blood-alcohol content before being charged and released to appear in court. Man wanted on warrant A 25-year-old Hinsdale man was apprehended at...
Stage Door Fine Arts actors Emma and Nick not only share an address, they also have a common home on the stage. Twins Emma and Nick Doyle, 14, are among the leads in Stage Door's musical production of "Finding Nemo" making a splash May 30-June 1 and June 5-7 at The Community House (see Page 18 for details). Nick plays clownfish Marlin, in search of his son, Nemo, who has left the safety of the Great Barrier Reef for unchartered territory. Marlin gets help from friends like...
Why did you launch Sports for All? Less than a year ago, a conversation between Sofia Malinas and her dad quickly went from discussing the family's surplus of used athletic equipment to the launch of a nonprofit aimed at providing balls, bats, shoes and other gear to kids who might need them. "We realized people had so much equipment just laying in closets doing nothing," Malinas said. Not long after sharing her observation with friend Mia Barakat, the two launched Sports...
The pool is open and the forecast is promising temps in the 80s. So, while it may not officially be summer yet, a summer state of mind seems appropriate. Here are the top 10 elements of an ideal summer in Hinsdale. 10. Hit the water Not every community has its own pool that provides so many functions for residents: relief from the heat, swimming and diving lessons, a junior lifeguard program, swim team practices and special events. Don’t forget the sunscreen! 9. Acting up Stage Door Fine Arts’ production of “Finding...
It has been almost a year. I was treading water at the start of freshman year and right now, I’m freestyle swimming into summer. May was crazy busy. On top of it all, May is the month of Mother’s Day, too, when we recognized our mothers and grandmothers for all the magic they do. It got me thinking about how my year was filled with so many joys and disappointments, and what got me through was not just my father and mother, but the mothering I’ve received. The act of...
I've been thinking a lot about President Trump's comments that kids don't need to have 30 dolls. As a parent, this makes a lot of sense to me. As a kid, I would have disagreed vehemently. I loved my dolls - especially my Barbies, who were nicely set up with a townhouse, camper, private jet, outdoor pool and bicycle. They had dozens of outfits hand sewn by my godmother, Betty, and could be ready at a moment's notice for anything from hosting a slumber party to performing in a...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] Maya Ellis was not at all thrilled to attend the Hinsdale Central Snowball retreat her freshman year. "I really didn't want to go when my dad signed me up," said Ellis, who graduated last week. "None of my friends were doing it. "When I was there, they immediately placed us in our small groups. Vic (Dzanda) is now my best friend and I met her that first day at Snowball." The retreat, originally launched to combat drug and alcohol use...
The flowers have bloomed, the leaves have emerged, American flags are fluttering in the (rainy) breeze. Though this week's weather does not seem to have gotten the memo, summer is, at least unofficially, here. For some of us, the season brings more than sunshine, picnics and trips to the beach. Summer is also the busiest month for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agenda. I know, because (as I frequently mention in this column) I am engaged in this pursuit. If you are...
Hi, I'm Copper and I'm ready for my forever home! I'm a playful little spitfire of a fella and I'm looking for someone who gets just as much enjoyment out of life as I do. If you're looking for a best friend to adventure with, I just might be your guy, so come on by and meet me today. Visit the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630. (photo...
Junior Lily Hodneland earned the top finish by Hinsdale Central athletes at the IHSA girls track and field meet, placing 10th in the 800-meter dash in the May 22-24 competition at Eastern Illinois University. Varsity head coach James Conyers said Hodneland ran in a highly competitive event. "She put herself in a position to be competitive and be in the race and make it to finals," he said. "Lily is one of the top middle distance runners in the state right now," added Mark...
Sophie DiPasquale Clarendon Hills How does it feel to close out your Red Devil softball career? It's bitterweet. I'm really proud of what I've accomplished, but I'm definitely going to miss my friends. How has your game improved over these four years? My mental game has improved because I've learned to not get down on myself but to just pick myself up after a bad play and get the next one. What got you into the sport? I started playing around second grade with a friend. I...
of the Hinsdale Central boys tennis and boys track and field teams will compete at their respective IHSA state finals May 29-31. Representing Red Devil Nation at the tennis state meet at Palatine High School and surrounding area courts will be senior Nathan Hernandez and junior Barry Zhu in singles, and the doubles teams of seniors Winston Stangle and Bodie Teuscher and juniors Nicholas Marringa and Kyle McCain. Representing Red Devil Nation at the track and field state meet at Eastern Illinois University are senior...
Hinsdale Central's Eeshan Lal and Dane Beringer team up at the net to block a shot from their LT opponent during the first set of a match May 20. The Red Devils fell to the visiting conference rival Lions 21-25, 20-25. (Jim Slonoff...
Baseball May 23 @ Providence Catholic V loses 4-11 Connors, RBI Sunderson, RBI Davis, run Hernandez, run Klovanich, run Main, run Lacrosse, boys May 21 & 26 @ IHSA Sectional vs. Marist (quarterfinal) V wins 11-10 Joyce, 6 goals, assist Hamman, 3 goals Walsh, 2 goals Backus, 26 saves vs. St. Laurence (preliminary round) V wins 13-3 Lacrosse, girls May 26 @ IHSA Sectional vs. St. Laurence (quarterfinal) V wins 20-4 DeVita, 3 goals Kearney, 3 goals Linn, 3 goals Decaigny, 2 goals, assist Parker-Briones, 2 goals, assist...
Hinsdale Central's Class of 2025, 595 strong, graduated from Dickinson Field May 22. After marching onto the field, of the class who have committed to serving in the armed forces raised the flag. Mckenna Molis, Addison Linn and Vince Buzelis celebrate after receiving their diplomas. More pictures are available on the paper's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. (Jim Slonoff...
