Stories of the Week: Homecoming in Hinsdale

1. Homecoming:  has celebrated the fall tradition all week: first , then as well as . (Oh, and in honor of the weekend's reunion, .)

2. D181 Negotiations: The Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Teachers' Association (HCHTA) announced Thursday that . According to the union's president, the board has not compromised its original offer.

3. Watch Out: The reported that from the home of a Hinsdale resident while contractors had authorized access to the home.

4. Unfavorite Things: Patch columnist Kristi Gilbert in her Monday "New Mom in Town" column. Among them: Chinese food places that are closed on Mondays and girls that dress like Snooki. 

5. Woodlands Project Approved: The Board of Trustees came together Tuesday to , though it will necessitate increased borrowing by the village and additional debt service payments.