'What's The Rush?': Clarendon Hills OKs No-Bid Deal, Despite Resident Protests

A trustee called a leading critic's assertion "dishonest." The critic said photos backed her up.

Hinsdale Leader Accuses Local Conservative Of Politicizing 9/11

The conservative, backed by some state GOP leaders, criticized Muslims and Hinsdale's 9/11 ceremony.

Clarendon Hills Pushes $1.9M No-Bid Downtown Project, Drawing Opposition

Two months ago, a board majority rejected a higher-cost proposal, with a trustee calling it "too spendy."

Clarendon Hills Caucus Criticized, Loses About Half Of Key Members

The group is no longer operating in good faith, one of the resigning members said.

Hinsdale Strikes Compromise On Resident Lead Line Costs

Local officials decided on the residents' share and addressed hardship cases.

4-Story Building Planned in Clarendon Hills; Village Looks At Proposal

The building will consist of condos and retail space, according to the village. The developer seeks an exception to the building height rule

Hinsdale Official Concerned Public Money May Go To Pavilion

The board approved a $441,000 contract. A trustee feared private donations may not be enough.

Hinsdale Must Prepare For Amazon Drones: Village Officials

The village should consider rules as Amazon expands its drone service around the country, the officials said.

'Gut Punch': Clarendon Hills Official Retires After 8 Years

He has held top jobs in towns such as La Grange Park and Yorkville.

Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding

The village refrained from pointing the finger. A resident said officials prioritized the private club.

Hinsdale Conservative Claims Role In Bailey Campaign; Campaign Won't Say

She has denounced Black people, "Mexican parades," Muslims and the LGBTQ community.

Storm Overwhelms Clarendon Hills Drainage System: Village

One area was particularly hard hit, with streets impassable, an official said.

Bailey Campaign Tied To Hinsdale Woman Who Criticized Black People, 'Mexican Parades'

The lieutenant governor candidate says the woman would have been his running mate had he sought the top job.

Hinsdale Officials Divided Over Resident Share Of Lead Line Replacement

The village's leader favors covering part of the residents' costs. Half the board disagrees. A vote is expected next month.

'Too Spendy': Clarendon Hills Rejects $3.3M No-Bid Downtown Deal

The project's cost was almost three times the village's April estimate of $1.2 million.

Hinsdale Home Won't Be Torn Down, But It Was Advertised As Possibility

The owners of two local houses are seeking village subsidies as part of a historic preservation program.

No-Bid Clarendon Hills $3.2M Downtown Project Recommended

The price is far over the estimate that the village gave a few months ago.

Ex-Clarendon Hills Trustee Running Again, Questions Plaza Idea

"I don't think the board is listening to residents," the former trustee said.

Trucks At Hinsdale Church Irk Neighbor; Practice Ended

The resident tried to get an answer from the village. It took a while.

'Nice Tips' May Keep Hinsdale Garbage Truck Drivers: Firm

Hinsdale officials picked a new trash company, ending the village's relationship with its longtime hauler.

Hinsdale Pavilion Plan Comes Together, With More Donations

"This is something our community has needed for a long time," an official said.

Hinsdale Hikes Water Bills, Details Impact On Families

An official said he saw a drawback to the way the village was increasing rates.

Trash Hauler Vows Smooth Hinsdale Transition

The village is expected to replace its longtime garbage company.

Hinsdale Faces $6M Lead Line Replacement Project

Officials are grappling with how much residents with lead pipes will pay.

Hinsdale Mulls Water Rate Hike To Pay For Projects

A trustee said he wanted to focus the hike on larger water users.

Replace Longtime Hinsdale Trash Hauler: Village

Another firm proposed lower fees than the current contract. Officials avoided the village's 2023 experience.

Ex-Clarendon Hills Manager Gets Job In Smaller Suburb

He was put on leave before the village approved his severance agreement last year.

Hinsdale Pavilion To Meet Budget Target After All: Official

The work is expected to be done by fall, later than originally planned, the village president said.

Clarendon Hills Calls 'Misleading' Patch Analysis On Survey Results

An official said the voluntary survey was not intended to be a plaza vote. A critic countered the village wants to "sideline" the results.

Hinsdale Trump Critic Charged With Criminal Damage: Cops

The man complained he was the victim of political vandalism.

Most Oppose Clarendon Hills Plaza Idea: Survey

Originally, the village said it would keep the results secret. It posted them online this week.

'Bollard Hills': Clarendon Hills To Decide On Downtown Issue

The Village Board plans to vote on a matter that has proved controversial.

Hinsdale To Repave 8 Streets This Year

The streets are considered in poor condition, according to a village memo.

Hinsdale Likely To Miss July 4 Pavilion Deadline

"We're not going to let speed get in the way of a quality product," an official said.

Hinsdale Faces Setback In Pavilion Project

The village hopes to finish the project by July 4, which is 74 days away.

Hinsdale Struggles To Fill Top Position After Official's Retirement

The post went vacant at the beginning of the year after the retirement of a longtime employee.

Hinsdale Opposes 'Ghoulish' Trump Pollution Rules

"It's kind of scary that they would even consider this," Willowbrook's mayor told Hinsdale officials.

Compromise On Clarendon Hills Downtown Upgrades

A critic is happy that the village has taken its plaza idea off the table.

Naming Rights For Hinsdale Pavilion On Table

The village doesn't want anything that overshadows the pavilion's intent, an official said.

Young Vs. Old In Clarendon Hills Battle?

The debate over that theory explodes into the open during a village meeting.

Illinois's 6th Congressional District Race: Primary Election 2026

Two Democratic candidates face off, including incumbent Sean Casten, and two Republicans in the Illinois Primary, Tuesday, March 17.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Mahnoor Ahmad: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Mahnoor Ahmad is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Charles M. Hughes: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Charles M. Hughes is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Sean Casten: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Incumbent Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.