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The owners of the house, built about 1928, at 716 S. Oak St. in Hinsdale plan to demolish it to build a new house on the site.

Hinsdale Plan Commission opposes moratorium on demolishing historic homes

July 1, 2020 at 2:49 p.m.

The Hinsdale Plan Commission does not believe the village should have a temporary moratorium of any length on the demolition of historic homes. That was the decision by a 4-2...

Emma Stec, bottom, of Oak Brook practices with the Lyons Aquatics water polo team Monday.

Keeping social distancing in and around a pool is challenging for swim team coaches

July 1, 2020 at 10:59 a.m.

Young swimmers and water polo players from area swim clubs are happy to be back in the pools, but the logistic headaches continue for their coaches. "This is the hardest...

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder of Hinsdale mother in her home

June 30, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.

The 33-year-old man convicted of murdering Hinsdale mother Andrea Urban in 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole. DuPage County Judge Brian Telander...

The Hinsdale Central hockey team rides on a float during the Hinsdale Central homecoming parade in September 2018.

Hinsdale hockey club hopes to keep Hinsdale Central name

June 30, 2020 at 2:23 p.m.

High school hockey players who play under the Hinsdale Central name were dismayed to learn the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board was considering not allowing their club to use...

Clarendon Hills police Chief Paul Dalen, right, sits in November 2017 with former Chief Boyd Farmer. Now acting village manager for Clarendon Hills, Dalen will continue in that role, officials said. (Pioneer Press)

West suburban police chiefs denounce actions leading to deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks

June 30, 2020 at 2:19 p.m.

The recent deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta have resulted in worldwide protests against police brutality and an overall stain on law enforcement in the...

Marchers showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement walk down Dee Road in Park Ridge on June 6.

Suburban protests against racial injustice awakened many white residents. Allies hope they follow through.

June 29, 2020 at 6:42 a.m.

In the 50 years she has lived in Park Ridge, Nan Parson cannot recall a time prior to June 2 when residents rallied publicly against racism. "Never," she said emphatically....

School districts are figuring out how school will be held this fall, depending on coronavirus risks and guidelines.

Hinsdale District 86 discusses return-to-school plans

June 27, 2020 at 9:50 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 officials are discussing possible ways school will resume in August, from continuing with all remote learning to having students back in the schools for classes....

Burr Ridge police charge East Hazel Crest teen with attempted vehicle hijacking

June 26, 2020 at 4:21 p.m.

Burr Ridge police arrested an 18-year-old Wednesday and charged him with trying to steal a car that the owner was selling online. Burr Ridge police reported a 22-year-old from Lombard...

The owner of this 1908 Prairie Style house on Third Street in Hinsdale, has suggestions for practical incentives the village could offer to encourage preservation of houses worth saving.

Are there too many teardowns in Hinsdale? Hundreds weigh in for public hearing on issue

June 26, 2020 at 10:50 a.m.

The Hinsdale Plan Commission spent 4.5 hours Wednesday night listening to residents' opinions about whether the village should impose a temporary moratorium on demolishing historic houses and still had comments...

Seven car burglaries and one vehicle theft reported in five hours in Western Springs, police say

June 26, 2020 at 10:39 a.m.

Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. in one day, seven vehicles in Western Springs were burglarized and one vehicle was stolen, police said. The crimes took place Wednesday on the...

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