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Kayla Sheldon, Amy Lippold and Katie Howell (all Darien) watch the firework display during Oak Brook's annual Taste of Oak Brook Friday, July 3, 2015 in Oak Brook, IL.

Where to watch July 4 fireworks in Oak Brook, Downers Grove, surrounding western suburbs

June 30, 2022 at 6:20 p.m.

This story has been updated. While the last two years saw several traditional Independence Day activities canceled or modified because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer has some semblance of...

Allegation of racist behavior at Hinsdale Central-Lyons Township baseball game ‘went beyond typical high school trash talk’

June 22, 2022 at 10:01 a.m.

The topic of diversity, equity and inclusion is again top of mind for Hinsdale High School District 86 community members after an allegation of racial bullying during a student event...

Katherine Leege Memorial Park in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Off-leash dog hours adjusted at Hinsdale park for more daylight and to accommodate complaints

June 21, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.

Dog owners in Hinsdale will soon be able to enjoy more off-leash daylight hours at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Some residents last fall proposed a dedicated dog park at Katherine...

The outside of the office building that is home to offices of Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181. (Chuck Fieldman/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale Clarendon Hills District 181 board of education seeks applicants to fill newly vacant seat

June 17, 2022 at 3:29 p.m.

A board of education seat is up for grabs at Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Community Consolidated District 181 following a resignation in June. Qualified district residents can submit applications to fill the...

Hinsdale Humane Society’s revamped annual pet walk includes scavenger hunt, dog pie eating contest and a cat cove

June 9, 2022 at 10:20 a.m.

The Hinsdale Humane Society on June 25 is putting on its annual Pet Walk Festival "fully loaded" with pet and people friendly activities on the grounds of the Pet &...

Loaded up with new vendors, Hinsdale farmers market opens for season June 6

June 2, 2022 at 10:54 a.m.

As part of the lineup for this year's Hinsdale Farmers Market beginning June 6, are nine new vendors with a range of offerings from microgreens and granola, to home baked...

Carly Booth receives her diploma during the Hinsdale South Commencement ceremony in Darien, Ill. on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Hinsdale Central graduates reflect on ‘positive’ high school experience despite distracting moments of mask mandates and ‘divisive’ school culture

May 27, 2022 at 10:30 p.m.

After unprecedented interruptions to their high school experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hinsdale High School District 86 seniors walked the stage Thursday night in an indoor graduation ceremony. Both Hinsdale...

The Lyons Township High School South Campus for freshmen and sophomores in Western Springs.

Lyons Township H.S. altercation results in criminal charges for sophomore; diversity, equity and inclusion efforts being blamed

May 26, 2022 at 2:40 p.m.

An incident between two students at District 204 Lyons Township High School in suburban Western Springs last month resulted in criminal charges against a 16-year-old girl from La Grange, according...

Darien siblings compete in 2022 Deaflympics as first-ever deaf badminton players to represent US in games

May 24, 2022 at 6:23 p.m.

A local brother-sister duo from suburban Darien recently competed in the 2022 Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, Brazil as the first deaf badminton players to represent the United States in...

Oak Brook teen, U.S. Presidential Scholar accepted into mind-boggling 18 universities: ‘I’d have to turn down Harvard or Princeton!’

May 24, 2022 at 11:21 a.m.

One of five 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars from Illinois is Hinsdale Central High School senior Jui Khankari, who last year received the prestigious Diana Award for her work in building...

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