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Low bid might mean concrete for Eighth
Although trustees had planned to repave Eighth Street with asphalt, an attractive bid has them considering concrete instead. J. Nardulli Concrete submitted the low bid of $1.34 million to pave Eighth Street from Garfield Avenue to... — Updated 4/8/2021
Newcomers beat incumbents in District 86
Hinsdale’s Jeff Waters, the top vote-getter among 10 candidates in the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board race, according to unofficial election results, said he is elated for all four winners in Tuesday’s election.... — Updated 4/7/2021
Girls are sixth at historic state meet
The Hinsdale Central girls badminton team ended a season like no other, placing sixth at the state tournament March 30 and April 1 at Hinsdale South High School in Darien. "I knew... — Updated 4/7/2021
Trip to Universal starts adventure of a lifetime
My memories of taking Ainsley to Disney World when she was 5 are magical. We rode many wonderful rides, met many princesses and ate dinner at Cinderella's castle, with Ainsley... — Updated 4/7/2021
'Stuck' in Hinsdale over spring break
With District 181 schools set to resume full-time in person classes next week, the Parry family of Hinsdale is spending spring break enjoying some unscheduled fun. Mom Kristen and... — Updated 3/31/2021
Take a walk in the woods
"And into the forest I go, to lose myself and find my soul." - John Muir How many steps have you logged today? At times, the number listed on our phone or watch seems to be more... — Updated 3/31/2021
Football joins roster of spring sports
As this unusual year continues, the relocated football season gets its bearings alongside traditional spring sports such as boys and girls water polo. The coaches of these three... — Updated 3/24/2021
'Good-looking' and 'influential' are not synonyms
How will women be remembered in history? Clearly it depends on whom you ask. Esquire magazine identified the 75 greatest women of all time a couple of years ago. The headline popped... — Updated 3/24/2021
D86 science, math curriculum changes
Concerns over science and math curriculum changes in Hinsdale High School District 86 have become a focal point in the Tuesday, April 6, election for school board members. Three incumbents and seven challengers are running for four... — Updated 3/24/2021
Teens hit the right note with seniors
News last summer about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic struck a chord with eighth-grader Catherine Yan of Hinsdale. She immediately thought about the residents of nursing... — Updated 3/17/2021
Parents should have answers by March 22
Administrators said they are focused on finalizing protocols and procedures for the return to full-time in person school in Community Consolidated District 181 next month. “As you know, we have school going on in full mode, and w... — Updated 3/10/2021
Surgeons operate in unique roles
Last year was a year like no other - especially for the docs who take care of Chicago's professional athletes. "It was kind of eerie - kind of like watching a men's softball league... — Updated 3/10/2021
Student athlete profile
Name: Erkan Ozgen Year: senior Hometown: Burr Ridge When did you first start swimming competitively? I was about 5 or 6 years old when I first competed. My mom used to (swim) in hig... — Updated 3/3/2021
Chicago Avenue work to last all summer
Work to replace the 98-year-old, 12-inch water main under West Chicago Avenue from Washington Street to Stough Street will begin later this month. Trustees Tuesday awarded the $1.7 million contract for Phase 2 of the project to Joh... — Updated 3/3/2021
Women writers talk women writers
With favorite authors, it often doesn't matter what their next book is about. Their fans know they want to read it. "There are certain writers, they could write anything and you... — Updated 3/3/2021
D86 announces plans to fill every seat
Many Hinsdale Central students who said they wanted to attend classes two days a week in person haven't been showing up. "There are a good portion of students, who even though... — Updated 3/3/2021
An aging milestone: Grown adults look like kids
I remember when my mom first uttered the words. "The doctors are all kids!" she told me. My father, who was a brittle diabetic, had been hospitalized again. My mom - younger at the... — Updated 3/3/2021
Conversing, not canceling, will save free speech
The Muppets are back. And they are offensive. That's the message attached to 18 of the 120 episodes of the family variety show, which Disney Plus launched Friday. You remember... — Updated 2/24/2021
Central pool on track to be open in June
Snow and extreme cold are just two of the challenges that have surfaced during construction of the new swimming pool complex at Hinsdale Central High School, but the facility is... — Updated 2/24/2021
Coach thrilled to be back on the job
With years of playing sports under her belt and a degree in communications, a young Katie Maley planned to go into sports broadcasting. As a senior at DePauw University, she secured... — Updated 2/24/2021
Students able to take AP exams in person
Hinsdale High School District 86 students will have the opportunity to take AP exams in person and on paper this spring, but they will be at a disadvantage to students who take the exams digitally. The College Board announced Feb.... — Updated 2/17/2021
