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1. Hinsdale To Study Flood-Prone Neighborhood (patch.com) — Hinsdale officials are bringing in engineering firm HR Green to analyze chronic flooding near Garfield Avenue and 56th Street after this summer's storms highlighted long-standing drainage problems. Trustees say the $34,450 study is a smart first step toward potential infrastructure fixes, building on similar work the firm has done for the village before.
2. Hinsdale Pavilion Project Hits Snag, Officials Eye Options (patch.com) — Hinsdale's Burlington Park pavilion project has run into an unexpected underground culvert, forcing village staff, engineers, and architects to rethink how to move forward. Officials are weighing options, including shifting the pavilion west, while keeping the privately funded project on track to complement the nearby Memorial Building.
3. D181 students and staff participate in Hinsdale Rotary Race at Robbins Park (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Hinsdale District 181 students, staff, and families turned out in force for the Hinsdale Rotary Race at Robbins Park, where Hinsdale Middle School earned the Mr. K Cup and The Lane School won the Mrs. B Trophy. Superintendent Jim Wipke ran the 10K, helped start kids' races, and joined volunteers in what organizers called a very successful community day.
4. Life lesson inspires Hinsdale woman to write first book (thehinsdalean.com) — A Hinsdale mom and Madison School PTO volunteer has turned a deeply personal "wind" metaphor from her own life into a new children's book, "Winnie Wins the Wind." She balances writing with running a local home concierge business, supporting the Hinsdale Historical Society, and advocating for safer communities through the March Fourth organization.
5. Central alums step up into coaching (thehinsdalean.com) — Two Hinsdale Central alums are turning their Red Devil athletic experience into coaching careers, one guiding women's soccer players in Denver and another helping college runners at North Central College. Their stories highlight how Hinsdale-rooted athletes are shaping the next generation, emphasizing patience, positivity, and strong female leadership on the sidelines.
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