Sports
Hinsdale South's boys cross country team earned a state berth with a sixth-place finish at the IHSA Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The Hornets will compete at the IHSA State Meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria, The Herald-News reported. A post on X celebrating the team's result confirmed the sixth-place sectional finish and the state advancement.
The Hornets run at Detweiller Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.
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Elections
View MoreDaniel Hebreard won the DuPage County Forest Preserve Board president race over Carl Schultz with 63.1% of the vote to Schultz's 36.9%, according to unofficial results from DuPage County Clerk.
Elections
View MoreBurr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso lost decisively to incumbent DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy in unofficial Nov. 3 results, with Conroy leading by more than 83,000 votes. Grasso conceded on election night and said he will continue serving as Burr Ridge's mayor.
Elections
View MoreDemocrat Susan M. Smentek won the DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 1 race with 58.7% of the vote, defeating Republican Carolyn Ubriaco, according to unofficial results from DuPage County Clerk.
Government
View MoreThe Burr Ridge Board of Trustees voted Oct. 26 to reject all 12 construction bids for a new Village Hall after the lowest came in at nearly $13.8 million, far above the $8.5 million estimate. Village offices have relocated to 451 Commerce Street while staff develops an alternative plan.
Elections
View MoreDemocrats break Republican strongholds in Senate and governor races. Dems likely to control both chambers of Congress.
Elections
View MoreGov. JB Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey on Nov. 3 to become the first Democrat elected to three consecutive terms as Illinois governor. Hinsdale voters also cast ballots in competitive races for the 6th Congressional District and local state legislative seats, with results pending.
