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Air traffic quadruples at DuPage Airport during NATO
Increased air traffic diverted as a result of temporary flight restrictions over Chicago during the NATO conference last week quadrupled the usual volume at DuPage Airport, a general aviation facility which is home to many corporate flight departments and government operations. “The volume of traffic …
Hinsdale man keeps flags straight
There’s no magic formula for how the American flags that hang from street poles in downtown Hinsdale on Memorial Day always seem to flow freely. About 150 flags are attached to the street poles five to seven days before Memorial Day, the Fourth of July …
Hinsdale Youth Center gets extension on lease
While its main facility at 415 W. Eighth St. is home to most of the Hinsdale programming offered by the Community House, the Youth Center operated by the organization continues to have its own separate presence. And it looks as if the Youth Center will …
1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend
About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through Chicago’s two airports this Memorial Day weekend, city aviation officials say.
Chicago Sun-Times owner Wrapports buys the Reader
The owners of the Chicago Sun-Times said Wednesday that they have acquired the Chicago Reader, bringing an enduring part of the alternative press under the same corporate umbrella as daily and weekly papers that span the Chicago region.
First cases of 2012 West Nile reported in the area
The West Nile virus has been detected in birds and mosquitoes in several western suburbs for the first time this year, state health officials announced Tuesday. The virus was found in towns including Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Norridge.
Man killed in four-car crash on Tri-State Tollway
A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash on the Tri-State Tollway near west suburban Oak Brook Tuesday morning.
Study says Chicago traffic congestion actually got better
Drivers in the Chicago area were stuck in traffic an average of 36 hours in 2011, 12 fewer than the 48 wasted in traffic in 2010, according to INRIX, a company that studies traffic patterns.
District 86 approves building bids
Among other action Monday night, the Hinsdale District 86 School Board: Accepted a bid package totaling $297,000 from Bennett & Brosseau for roofing and sheet metal work at Hinsdale Central and South high schools this summer. Accepted a bid package totaling $644,000 from Anning Johnson …
Reunion sparks fond memories for Oak School class of 1972
Instinct took over briefly for Susie Purser Friday while she was at Oak School for a 40-year reunion of the sixth-grade class of 1972. About 40 students from that class of the Hinsdale elementary school returned to Oak School for a tour of the building …
Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills Memorial Day activities planned
Hinsdale’s annual Memorial Day procession is scheduled for 10 am. Monday, kicking off at First and Garfield streets. The procession, which includes the Hinsdale Central band and several youth organizations, is scheduled to last about 30 minutes and conclude at Memorial Hall, 19 E. Chicago …
Hinsdale skate park avoids wipeout
While discussions among village officials about closing Hinsdale’s skate park have taken place in each of the past few years, the venue is back in operation again for 2012. The skate park, which is located in Veeck Park, 701 E. Chicago Ave., opened April 27, …
District 86 plans out summer projects
Planned summer improvements at Hinsdale Central and South are designed to improve traffic flow and student drop off at each school’s entrance, create larger science classrooms at Hinsdale Central and beautify both campuses. The Hinsdale District 86 School Board previewed summer improvements at both campuses …
