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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hinsdale Suspect Cites 'Foolish Mistakes' After Stealing From Employer: Police (patch.com) — Hinsdale readers learn that a former employee of Hinsdale News Agency is accused of repeatedly stealing from the store's cash register, allegedly taking more than $2,000 over several weeks. Police say the woman later left a $3,000 check and note at the Hinsdale shop, but she has since been charged with felony theft and is now seeking unpaid wages through her attorney.
2. Hinsdale Burglary Suspects Damage Camera, Break Into Building: Cops (patch.com) — Hinsdale police are investigating a burglary at the long-vacant Institute in Basic Life Principles building on Ogden Avenue, where suspects damaged a camera and stole a power tool. Officers also responded to a stolen-wallet case at Whole Foods and separate bank and check fraud incidents involving local residents, all of which may affect how Hinsdaleans safeguard their money and belongings.
3. American Legion honors heroes of 9/11 (thehinsdalean.com) — Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 recently hosted a 9/11 remembrance at the Hinsdale Public Library, honoring two residents lost in the attacks and highlighting hero Rick Rescorla through a documentary screening. Speaker Joe Craig, a longtime Hinsdalean and Legion leader, shared personal connections, stories of sacrifice, and resources for those who want to learn more about 9/11's heroes.
4. HC salutes heroes, remembers 9/11 (thehinsdalean.com) — Hinsdale Central will host its annual Salute to Service football game tomorrow night, honoring active-duty military, veterans and first responders before kickoff against Lyons Township. With a special 9/11 25th-anniversary focus and National Anthem singer Jim Cornelison performing, organizers urge local service members and first responders to RSVP if they want to be recognized on the field.
5. Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw's Top 25 for Week 4 (chicagotribune.com) — A new Chicagoland Top 25 football ranking highlights Downers Grove North's shutout of Hinsdale Central and notes that Lyons Township will visit Central this Friday. Hinsdale fans can see how their team stacks up against regional powers and what to expect from upcoming conference matchups that shape the local high school football season.
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