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Darien bans kratom sales in unanimous 7-0 council vote

Darien's City Council voted 7-0 on Oct. 19 to ban all retail kratom sales within city limits, with the prohibition taking effect Nov. 18 and carrying a minimum $500 fine for violations.

October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hinsdale's lead pipe bill heads to Aug. 11 vote with board still split on cost sharing

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Village Board recognizes Hinsdale Central student for U.S. Senate Page service

July 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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DuPage state's attorney defends county board salary vote as clerk cries foul

July 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hinsdale homeowners face $67-a-year mental health tax on November ballot

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District 86 and its former law firm are fighting over who caused the costly Prentiss fallout

July 23, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hinsdale trustees split on who pays for lead pipe replacement, with thousands per home at stake

July 22, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hinsdale Village Board votes Tuesday on $19,000 in preservation subsidies for two homes

July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

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Hinsdale residents clash over Fuller's Car Wash ahead of Tuesday board meeting

July 17, 2026 · 3 min read

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Assessment notices heading to Hinsdale mailboxes in August after county board approves $95,000 contract

July 16, 2026 · 3 min read

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DuPage County approves $95,000 contract for assessment mailers headed to Hinsdale homeowners

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hart launches 'Mayor for a Day' program connecting Hinsdale kids to village government

July 14, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hinsdale board to vote on pavilion contract Tuesday; Fuller's Car Wash crash looms

July 10, 2026 · 3 min read

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