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1. Hinsdale D86 Monitors 'Negative/Inaccurate' Social Media Posts (patch.com) — Hinsdale District 86 is closely tracking social media posts it deems negative or inaccurate, with the communications director flagging them for the superintendent to respond. Recent board tensions over criticism of President Catherine Greenspon and member Bobby Fischer’s comments have prompted pointed emails from Hinsdale residents, who say elected officials should welcome community feedback rather than dismiss it as manufactured or AI-generated.
2. Is New Hinsdale D86 Leader Arriving Early? (patch.com) — Hinsdale residents may see incoming District 86 superintendent Chip Pettit start work earlier than planned, as his Indiana contract now ends June 3. The board is weighing a retirement agreement for current superintendent Michael Lach, whose duties have already been scaled back, while questions remain about how the leadership handoff will unfold in Hinsdale.
3. Follow the path to mental well-being (thehinsdalean.com) — Students at Hinsdale Central now have a new 30-foot walking labyrinth along the school’s east side designed as a quiet space for stress relief and reflection. Funded by the GSA Club, Hinsdale Central Foundation, Boosters, and local donors, the project cost about $22,000. Organizers envision adding greenery, seating, and better access so it becomes a welcoming community gathering spot.
4. Candor 'floored' by supporter's big gift (thehinsdalean.com) — A longtime Hinsdale resident’s estate has given $2.76 million to Hinsdale-based Candor Health Education, the largest gift in the nonprofit’s history. The bequest from Irv Clarke will be invested so Candor can keep programs affordable and even free for under-resourced schools, helping partner districts continue vital health, puberty, sex education, and substance-use prevention classes despite tight budgets.
5. Burr Ridge Village Board votes unanimously to oppose Pritzker ‘Section 8 Everywhere' plan (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — State housing proposals that could affect zoning and affordable housing in suburbs like Hinsdale are drawing pushback, with Burr Ridge’s board unanimously opposing parts of Gov. Pritzker’s agenda. Hinsdale is among 44 municipalities flagged for lacking affordable housing, as critics warn state mandates and Section 8 expansion could reshape single-family neighborhoods while supporters argue they’re needed to address housing shortages.
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