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District 86 Aims to Reduce Carbon Footprint
The following is a release from Hinsdale Township School District 86: Hinsdale Township High School District 86 has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Low Carbon IT Campaign...
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Add a Punchline to Our Poker Dog Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment...
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2013 Election: Darien Park District Board
Two candidates are running unopposed for two open seats on the Darien Park District Board in 2013. Both Rob Saracco and Ray Joblonski are sitting commissioners. Early voting begins March 25. Election...
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Daylight Savings Time: FD Urges Fire Safety Measures
The following is a release from the Hinsdale Fire Department: The Hinsdale Fire Department urges residents to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries when changing their clocks...
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Cause of Hinsdale Fire Last Week Still Undetermined
The Hinsdale Fire Department has ruled the Feb. 28 fire on Bruner Street that hospitalized two an "undetermined accidental fire," and will let the insurance company that covers the home investigate...
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Darien Abates $500,000, Lowers Residents' Property Taxes
Darien residents will see a reduction in their 2013 property taxes after the city has abated about $500,000 in "General Corporate Purposes," which will drop the amount locals will pay in the 3 to 5...
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Election 2013: Thomas Belczak
Your Name: Thomas J. Belczak Position Sought: Darien City Council, Ward 7 Campaign Contact Information: Belczak4darien@gmail.com Family Members: Wife Nicolette; daughters Sara, Chloe and Sophia....
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Durkin on Quinn Budget Address: 'Harsh Reality of Failure' on Pensions
Assistant Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-82) issued a statement on Wednesday in response to Gov. Pat Quinn's 2014 budget address in which the governor chastized the legislature for...
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Caption This! Big Dog in a Little Hat
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! Aww! Big dog in a little hat!...
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SOLD: Local Home Sales March 7 Edition
A Downers Grove home with seven bedrooms and three full baths sold in 46 days, according to real estate records. The home at 728 59th St., sold for $227,500 in February. The home was listed as a...
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Vacant Buildings 'Blight' on Area, Demolition OK'd
The Village of Clarendon Hills has gotten permission to demolish three vacant Burlington Avenue buildings near downtown Clarendon Hills, director of community development Dan Ungerleider said at...
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Election 2013: Ted Schauer
Your Name: Ted V. Schauer Position Sought: Darien City Council, Ward 1 Campaign Contact Information: 630-776-1487 Family Members: Wife Kristina; sons Trevor, 13, and Tristan, 10. Education: BA in...
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Illinois Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Measure
The Illinois House of Human Services Committee approved a measure to legalize the use of medical marijuana on Wednesday, the Huffington Post reports. The final vote came in at 11-4. The measure now...
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COD Paying Consultant $290,000 to Develop 'Brand'
The College of DuPage has hired a consultant at the cost of $290,000 in an effort to create a "brand" for the school that will improve its public reputation and allow it to transcend the stigma of...
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UPDATE: Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by BNSF Metra Train in Westmont
2:20 p.m. Friday Anyone who's been reading this story is likely looking both ways today when crossing the tracks, but Patch still thought it appropriate to pull together some railroad-crossing safety...
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Red Devils, Hornets Boys Basketball Remain Positive About Seasons
Despite enduring some respective disappointments as their seasons drew to a close, both the Hinsdale Central Red Devils and the Hinsdale South Hornets boys basketball coaches struck an upbeat tone...
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Get Your Darien Home Ready to Sell
By Melissa Steele and Charlotte Eriksen So you’ve made the decision to sell your home. Now what? It takes a lot of mental preparation to let go of a space you’ve grown to love, and the process of...
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Real Estate: What $315,000 Buys You
Downers Grove Downers Grove homebuyers looking to spend $315,000 have the option of choosing a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1969. The home, located at 4815 Cumnor Road, features an updated, eat-in...
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Election 2013: Is District 86's Board Fiscally Responsible?
In its 2013 candidate questionnaire, Patch asked the eight candidates for Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Board of Education the following questions: How would you describe a board that is...
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