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In today's newsletter:

• Teen arrest and rising vandalism at long-vacant Hinsdale institute site
• District 86 eyes costly field domes and higher Hinsdale tax bills

Also on today's calendar: FREE-Food For Families in Need and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boy Damages Vacant Hinsdale Institute Building, Arrested: Cops (patch.com) — Residents may notice increased police activity around the long-vacant Institute in Basic Life Principles property on Ogden Avenue, where a Darien teen was arrested after surveillance video showed damage to a garage door. Hinsdale police also report recent break-ins at the same site, a work truck burglary on East Sixth Street, and property damage at Duly Health and Care on North Elm Street, underscoring ongoing concerns about local vandalism and theft.
   

• Central, South Domes In Plans, Would Cost Millions (patch.com) — Hinsdale residents could see major changes at Hinsdale Central and South as District 86 explores $80 million in new debt, including possible inflatable winter domes for turf fields that may cost millions each. Board members are split on whether dome rentals could cover their costs, while officials estimate the borrowing would add about $83 a year in property taxes for a median-valued local home.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• FREE-Food For Families in Need →
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
  11:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' →
  Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Floral Arranging Basics
  Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
  7:00 pm
• Library Edition Book Club: Fall 2026
  Hinsdale Public Library - Board Room
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Toddler Storytime
  Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Sensory Storytime
  Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Homework Helpers
  Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
  4:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday. →
  5:30 am
Tuesday October 13
• Forks, Friends & Fellowship: Then & Now →
  415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
  11:30 am
Thursday October 15
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
  15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Fenwick High School Open House →
  Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd, Oak Park
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Western Springs Theft Suspect Seemingly Helpful Man: Police (patch.com)

Westmont

• Uplift Creative Co. - Westmont, IL Patch (patch.com)
• Westmont Park District Seeks Feedback (illinois.gov)
• Village Launches New Comprehensive Plan Initiative (illinois.gov)

Oak Brook

• Lunchbreak: Carnitas Tacos (wgntv.com)

Ok Hinsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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