D86 Superintendent Resigns, News Anchor Sells Hinsdale Home: August's Top Stories

We're moving on from August to September, but we certainly won't forget some of the big stories from the last month.

In reverse order, here are the top 10 most-read local stories from August on Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Patch, according to our reader metrics.

10. J. Jill, Francesca's Opening Near Hinsdale: Facebook Finds: Patch has a few Facebook posts residents of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge might be interested in. (Aug. 12)


9. D86 to Go After Residency Rule-Breakers: Acting Superintendent Bruce Law said administration is considering making it mandatory that all students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South prove their residency each year. (Aug. 21)

8. Peter Burdi, Paul Virant Opening New Hinsdale Bistro: The to-be-named restaurant will be Virant's third in the Chicago area and Burdi's fourth in downtown Hinsdale. (Aug. 15)

7. Ex-D86 Superintendent Wahl Takes New Job in Indiana: Nicholas Wahl has been hired to lead Carmel Clay Schools in Carmel, Ind. (Aug. 6)

6. Board Member Has 'Serious Concerns' About D86 After Wahl Resignation: Kay Gallo said she believes the board majority treated former Superintendent Nicholas Wahl "inconsiderately" after new members were seated in May. (Aug. 6)

5. Hinsdale Man Charged With Intent to Deliver Ecstasy, Marijuana: Hinsdale police reports, Aug. 13-16. (Aug. 21)

4. Hinsdale-Native Businessman Killed in Bike/Car Crash: Kevin Flynn, born in Hinsdale and known as a central figure in the late-90's Rosemont casino efforts, died Monday in southwest Michigan. (Aug. 16)

3. Grant Square Restaurant Closes: Village of Hinsdale economic development director Tim Scott confirmed the closing Tuesday. (Aug. 6)

2. D86 Superintendent Nicholas Wahl Resigns: Wahl's resignation, which is effective immediately, was accepted by the school board at Monday night's meeting at Hinsdale South. (Aug. 6)

1. Former ABC 7 News Anchor Selling Hinsdale Home: Our latest Tweet of Note comes from the Chicago Tribune. (Aug. 1)