Sunday, May 12, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of May 6 to May 10.
1. Salt Creek Body Identified as Man Last Seen in January: The 54-year-old homeless man found in the river near Graue Mill was identified by a tiny fingerprint on one finger, a print that was matched to an arrest record, The Doings reports. 2. Victor Casini Takes Over as District 86's Board President: The man who was picked to replace Dennis Brennan as board president Monday night said efficiency is one of his top priorities and that he's not a "one-issue board member" defined by last year's Hinsdale South movie controversy. 3. Newsweek High School Rankings Map: Hinsdale Central at No. 144: The magazine's 2013 report out this week recognizes several Illinois schools. 4. Two Burglaries Reported at Hinsdale Apartment Complex: Police Blotter…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 29 to May 3.
1. Flood-Damaged Home Buglarized: Police Blotter: Jewelry went missing from a home in the 1200 block of Indian Trail that was broken-into on April 25. 2. 520 Signatures on Petition Against D181 Late Starts: The District 181 Board of Education is expected to further discuss the late-start issue at its May 20 Committee of the Whole meeting and vote on a final 2013-14 calendar on May 28. 3. UWGB Coach Wardle, Hinsdale Central Grad, Accused of Mistreating Player: According to a now-public complaint, the coach once forced a sick player to work out until he lost control of his bowels, then openly mocked him for it, as well as for his religion. 4. UPDATE: Duke the Dog has been Found: After 15 days on the loose, Duke reunited with his owner, Anne…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 22 to April 26.
1. Deadly Westmont Metra Collision an Accident, Not Suicide: Coroner: The March 7 train-on-pedestrian incident that killed Hickory Hills resident Eric Bennett near the Cass Avenue station has been ruled to be accidental in nature after the DuPage County Coroner's Office investigation. 2. Hinsdale Central Principal Leaving for Job in Iowa: After serving as Hinsdale Central's principal for three years, Michael McGrory will leave District 86 at the end of June. 3. D86 Calendar: Next School Year to Start on a Friday: Freshman orientation will take place on the Tuesday before, with two teacher institute days in between, according to the calendar approved Monday by the District 86 school board. 4. U.S. News: Hinsdale Central High School Ranks …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 15 to April 19.
1. Fox's On York Expected to Open Soon in Hinsdale: The restaurant's management says it's aiming for a late May or early June opening. 2. Decision on Late Starts Not An Easy One for D181 Board: A parent survey is being issued on the topic Monday as the board prepares to vote on the final 2013-14 calendar in May. 3. What Would New Downtown Hinsdale Development Look Like?: The Village of Hinsdale Plan Commission last week approved the site plan and exterior appearance for Garfield Crossing, which would fill the vacant space on 1st Street west of Garfield. 4. D86 Election: 'Friends' Slate Thanks Supporters: The slate that placed three winners in last week's election reemphasized its promise for board accountability and transparency in a …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 8 to April 12.
1. Missing Teen Faith Shirley Found Safe in Chicago: The 16-year-old from Florida went missing earlier this week from the Institute in Basic Life Principles in Hinsdale. 2. 2013 Election Results: Find All Your Local Winners: Now that the polls have closed, follow our site for live results to learn who won and by how much in all your Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills races. We'll be updating this post throughout the night as votes are tallied. 3. D86 Election: 'Friends' Slate Promises Transparency, 'New Brand of Collaboration': Challengers Victor Casini, Ed Corcoran and Claudia Manley all won spots on the District 86 Board of Education Tuesday after a contentious campaign. 4. Man Killed by Freight Train Near La Grange Stone Avenue Station: The …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 1 to April 5.
1. Patch Hosts Live-Blog from D86, D181 Candidate Forum: We kept readers updated in real time Thursday night on all the issues discussed at the candidate forum at Hinsdale Middle School. 2. 'Higher Than Normal' Number of Burglaries in 2013: Hinsdale Chief: There have been four burglaries and four attempted burglaries in Hinsdale so far in 2013. 3. Navistar CEO Lists Hinsdale Home: After months of renovations the CEO of Navistar and his wife have put their six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home up for sale. 4. Men Charged in Robbery Near Clarendon Hills Plead Not Guilty: All three men had arraignment hearings in DuPage County court on Monday, Pioneer Local reports. 5. Father Accused of Leaving Children Unsupervised at Park: The 48-year-old left …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of March 26 to March 30.
1. Another Vehicle Crashes into Building on Washington Street: It is the third time in the last five weeks that such an incident has taken place in the 100 block of South Washington Street in downtown Hinsdale. 2. Downtown Hinsdale Shakeup: Busters Out, 2 New Businesses In: A hair products store and a salon for kids plan on opening on 1st Street in downtown Hinsdale this spring. 3. Former Blackhawk Martin Lapointe Lists Hinsdale House at $3.5 Million: The retired NHL enforcer is now the director of player development with the Montreal Canadiens, according to Curbed Chicago. 4. D181 Late Starts: Survey Planned for Parent Weigh-in: District 181 communications director Bridget McGuiggan said more public discussion on the late-start issue is …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of March 18 to March 22.
1. Clarendon Hills Man, 42, Dies After Being Hit By Train in Hinsdale: Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom said it appears the man intended to be struck; the train was carrying passengers and was passing through the West Hinsdale train station when it hit the man. 2. Another Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit by Train in Downers Grove: It was the third train-on-pedestrian fatality in the last two weeks on the stretch of BNSF railway between Hinsdale and Downers Grove. 3. Despite Recent Rash Of Fatal Collisions, Metra Says No Patterns Exist: Three pedestrians have died after being struck by BNSF Metra trains this month in Hinsdale, Westmont and Downers Grove. Most recently, a male pedestrian was hit by a train near downtown Downers Grove on …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of March 11 to March 15.
1. Man Charged in Robbery is Former DGS Basketball Star, Seton Hall Recruit: Jerrot Wilbut is a former candidate for Mr. Basketball Illinois; he and two others are charged with robbing a juvenile near Clarendon Hills. 2. New Oak Street Bridge Renderings Displayed: The renderings were looked at by residents who attended Tuesday night's public hearing on the Oak Street Bridge replacement project. 3. Police Chief 'Disappointed' After Merger Fails: Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom and Clarendon Hills Police Chief Ted Jenkins both said police-department consolidation will likely become common in Illinois in the future. 4. Piano Gallery Remains Open For Business After Being Hit By 2 Cars in 3 Days: The Steinway Piano Gallery remains open after …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of March 4 to March 8.
1. Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by BNSF Metra Train in Westmont: Trains resumed slowly through the area Thursday evening as police continued their investigation. 2. Police Merger Plan Scrapped After Negotiations Fail: The Village of Clarendon Hills and its police officers were not able to reach an agreement regarding Social Security benefits under a consolidated Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills model. 3. Darien Man Charged With Robbing Juvenile Near Clarendon Hills: Leverenzel Booth and two other men were charged with felony robbery Thursday after an incident near Clarendon Hills, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office says. 4. Vacant Buildings 'Blight' on Area, Demolition OK'd: The three buildings at 227-231 Burlington Avenue in Clarendon …
