The Doings Clarendon Hills

1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:24:01 -0500

About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through Chicago’s two airports this Memorial Day weekend, city aviation officials say.

World War II vet still proud of his service

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:04:00 -0500

More than 65 years after his 50-month stint in the Army Air Corps ended, Hank Sledz remains as proud as ever about his service to the United States. And that’s why Memorial Day remains a special holiday for the 92-year-old Sledz, who has lived for nearly three years at the Birches assisted living community in Clarendon Hills. “Memorial Day is always important because it’s about the freedom we have in this country and the people who gave their lives for it,” Sledz said. “We should all be very happy that we’re in a free country.” Sledz, who grew up in …

Redd Herring general manager to become Talley’s restaurateur

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:46:01 -0500

Business should be brisk if Krista Talley’s customers end up being half as excited as she is about the new restaurant she plans to open June 7 in downtown Clarendon Hills. Talley’s Kitchen + Bar will take the place of Redd Herring at 31 S. Prospect Ave. Redd Herring, which opened in late 2010, was named for its chef, Roger Herring, a former Western Springs resident who is the chef at Socca, 3301 N. Clark St., Chicago. Talley, 35, has been general manager of Redd Herring for the past eight months. She has plans to substantially change the menu, and …

Chicago Sun-Times owner Wrapports buys the Reader

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:36 -0500

The owners of the Chicago Sun-Times said Wednesday that they have acquired the Chicago Reader, bringing an enduring part of the alternative press under the same corporate umbrella as daily and weekly papers that span the Chicago region.

First cases of 2012 West Nile reported in the area

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:45:57 -0500

The West Nile virus has been detected in birds and mosquitoes in several western suburbs for the first time this year, state health officials announced Tuesday. The virus was found in towns including Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Norridge.

Man killed in four-car crash on Tri-State Tollway

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:50:55 -0500

A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash on the Tri-State Tollway near west suburban Oak Brook Tuesday morning.

Study says Chicago traffic congestion actually got better

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:50:34 -0500

Drivers in the Chicago area were stuck in traffic an average of 36 hours in 2011, 12 fewer than the 48 wasted in traffic in 2010, according to INRIX, a company that studies traffic patterns.

District 86 approves building bids

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:46:00 -0500

Among other action Monday night, the Hinsdale District 86 School Board: Accepted a bid package totaling $297,000 from Bennett & Brosseau for roofing and sheet metal work at Hinsdale Central and South high schools this summer. Accepted a bid package totaling $644,000 from Anning Johnson for drywall and ceiling work at Hinsdale Central and South high schools this summer. Accepted a three-year lease agreement with American Capital Financial Services in the amount of $386,483.48 for 415 computers, pending approval by the district’s attorney. …

Walker School principal to direct District 181 curriculum

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:19:20 -0500

For the second time in about three months, Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary School District 181 has chosen from within to fill an administrative position at the district level. Kevin Russell, principal of Walker School in Clarendon Hills, was approved Monday as the district’s new director of curriculum, assessment and instruction effective July 1. The job being filled by Russell is a new position in District 181’s department of learning. The annual salary is $125,000. Russell was chosen from an initial candidate list of 39, six of whom received interviews by a committee that was formed to find someone for the position. …

District 86 plans out summer projects

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:19:12 -0500

Planned summer improvements at Hinsdale Central and South are designed to improve traffic flow and student drop off at each school’s entrance, create larger science classrooms at Hinsdale Central and beautify both campuses. The Hinsdale District 86 School Board previewed summer improvements at both campuses Monday night. Project architects Michael Dolter and Rick Young of Perkins+Will showed off artist renderings of what each school will look like when students and staff return this fall. Hinsdale Central’s new science labs will expand and include moveable lab equipment. The four classrooms now have fixed furniture, which staff believed failed to maximize each …

Clarendon Hills looks at electrical aggregation

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:17:33 -0500

Clarendon Hills could soon be added to the growing number of communities in the Chicago area that have approved electrical aggregation. Village employees have been studying electrical aggregation, which allows communities to buy bulk electricity for their residents and small businesses in an effort to save them money on bills. ComEd continues to handle billing and deliver electricity to customers in towns that have electrical aggregation. However, deregulation that has been in effect since 2007 allows other companies to compete in supplying power at cheaper rates. Staff findings in Clarendon Hills are to be presented at the June 4 Village …

Trains have measurable impact on local economies

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:18:19 -0500

While most people have likely used a product that was transported via a freight train, it’s the Metra commuter trains that have a more visible and direct impact in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, La Grange and Western Springs. The availability of commuter trains is often a major factor in making area communities attractive places to live, said Joan Smothers of Smothers Realty Group in La Grange. “It’s a huge factor,” Smothers said. “There are many people who aren’t interested in a house if it’s too far away from the train. Some of the highest values for homes are in the western …

Property Transfers

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:39:03 -0500

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. HINSDALE 804 Cleveland Road: North Star Trust Co Trustee to Francis P Morrissey Melanie A Morrissey, $1,640,000, April 13 1002 Chanticleer Lane: Brent Scarboro to Enoch R Davis Jr Darlene D Davis, $183,000, April 9 117 Maumell St.: Miller Trust to Peter D B Kline Sherri S Kline, $295,000, April 10 LA GRANGE 1001 S Brainard Ave.: Steider Trust to Mary Lin Muscolino, $405,000, April 17 1012 S Ashland Ave.: Daniel T Redding to Shawn T Pawula Magdalena Pawula, $353,000, April …

Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills Memorial Day activities planned

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:17:46 -0500

Hinsdale’s annual Memorial Day procession is scheduled for 10 am. Monday, kicking off at First and Garfield streets. The procession, which includes the Hinsdale Central band and several youth organizations, is scheduled to last about 30 minutes and conclude at Memorial Hall, 19 E. Chicago Ave., said Joseph Craig of Hinsdale American Legion Post 250. After the procession, a 45-minute ceremony will be conducted at Memorial Hall, which will include the reading of names of those posted on the Memorial Wall, a tribute to Hinsdale residents who have been killed in action. Craig said village presidents from Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, …

Hinsdale Central Booster Club schedules annual meeting

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:18:58 -0500

A new slate of officers for the Hinsdale Central Booster Club will be voted on at the organization’s annual meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. June 6 at 838 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Those interested in joining the boosters or learning about the group is encouraged to attend. Information can be found on the website www.theboosters.com or by calling (630) 887-7562. The slate of officers for the 2012-2013 school year includes: Rich Kozarits, president; Scott Fuller, vice president; Keith Larson, treasurer; Mary Cass, secretary; Lynn Kuessner and Ginny Lorenc, directors; and committee chairs Corey Huth, communications; John Delaney, concessions; JoAnn Williams, …