Kesman and Paulsen return to Hinsdale Central as interim principals

HINSDALE — Two retired principals are returning to Hinsdale Central High School as interim leaders.

The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board approved hiring Tom Paulsen and Frank Kesman as interim principals for next school year.

Principal Michael McGrory announced last month he has accepted …

Hinsdale District 86 votes to rebid summer construction projects

HINSDALE — The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board voted Monday to cancel contracts for summer construction projects.

The decision could result in cancelation fees of $17,000 to the construction firm Gilbane Inc. and $12,000 to their contractors.

The board voted 4-3 to cancel the …

3 Brookfield Zoo dolphins expecting

Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant. Officials say Allie, 26, Tapeko, 31, and Spree, 10, are due to give birth this summer and fall.

Hinsdale Central alumnus ordained

Hinsdale Central alumnus John Lovitsch was ordained a priest Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet.

He anticipated the sacrament the day before.

“I enter as a deacon and I leave as a priest,” Lovitsch said.

The difference, he explains, is a …

Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace crime briefs for May 20

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace police departments.  Oak Brook BURGLARY A purse and a cell phone were reported stolen at 4:22 p.m. May 19 from a vehicle parked on the 2000 block of York …

Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace police blotters for May 20

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.  Oak Brook ALCOHOL Walter A. …

Talent to shine in Clarendon Hills Middle School fundraiser

CLARENDON HILLS — Frankie Barreda isn’t worried about outdoing herself.

The Clarendon Hills Middle School eighth-grader will perform Thursday in her third consecutive Donoroo, a fundraising talent show. A year ago, Frankie was recognized by judges as the top act when she accompanied herself on …

Solemn ceremonies set for Memorial Day in Hinsdale

HINSDALE — Hinsdale will commemorate Memorial Day with a procession, music and services at the Memorial Building, and Bronswood and Fullersburg cemeteries.

Originally called Decoration Day because people decorated the graves of Civil War soldiers with flowers and flags, the holiday honors those who died …

Franklin Park man charged with videotaping women in Elmhurst Hospital washroom

A poorly secured cell phone in an Elmhurst Hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then …

Low ad revenue estimates force Metra to delay Wi-Fi study

Metra is delaying the second phase of a plan to get Wi-Fi on trains amid concern the rail agency wouldn’t get enough from advertising dollars and would still have to spend millions annually.

Aneurysm support group helps people deal with new normal

HINSDALE — A support group that offers emotional support to people recovering from brain aneurysm meets monthly at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. The DuPage County Brain Aneurysm Support Group welcomes anyone in the area recovering from a brain aneurysm, as well as their families. The group …

Retirement is bittersweet for Oak Brook principal

OAK BROOK — Nina McCabe is feeling bittersweet about her retirement as principal of Brook Forest School. A former teacher who was a principal for 15 years before coming to Brook Forest, McCabe is leaving Butler Elementary District 53 school with fond memories from her …

Dillard becomes victim of crime he sought to prevent

HINSDALE — Sen. Kirk Dillard has suffered firsthand the loss he was trying to prevent with legislation he sponsored last year for the sale of stolen gold and silver.

On a Saturday night in March, Kirk’s Hinsdale home was burglarized when he and his wife …

Breast-feeding at the office challenging

LA GRANGE — Breast-feeding at work can be challenging.

But doing your homework ahead of time and consulting a lactation consultant to work out difficulties can help ensure a happy and healthy breast-feeding experience.

In its employer brochure on workplace lactation, available at www.corporatevoices.org, Corporate …

Oak Brook couple adds flavor to summer

OAK BROOK — Anna Cox plans to do a lot of smiling this summer.

Cox and her husband, Mike, were “looking to do something different” when they decided to take a plunge into the world of selling flavored shaved ice.

It’s not just any flavored …