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“Belcaster leads by example, he’s one of the most hard working coaches I’ve ever seen,” Olasupo Akande, a senior on the ...
24/01/2024

“Belcaster leads by example, he’s one of the most hard working coaches I’ve ever seen,” Olasupo Akande, a senior on the Hinsdale South varsity boys basketball team, said to the school board. “He stays up late at night watching film on teams that we play weeks in advance, and allows us to stay in the gym after practice when most coaches would go home to their family.”

Hinsdale District 86 Tuesday voted against removing the head coach of Hinsdale Sough High School's varsity boys basketball team.

Last week the school district got an offer of almost $20 million for the property from Pulte Homes, a home developer and...
23/01/2024

Last week the school district got an offer of almost $20 million for the property from Pulte Homes, a home developer and, as the district looks for funding for an ambitious improvements plan, the income would be welcome.

At their regular Monday meeting, the LTHS board discussed at length first steps in selling the district’s undeveloped Willow Springs property.

“Groundwork for a Brighter Future reflects our district’s commitment to ensuring that our facilities support high-qualit...
16/01/2024

“Groundwork for a Brighter Future reflects our district’s commitment to ensuring that our facilities support high-quality in-class learning and extracurricular activities that foster the academic, physical, social, and emotional growth and well-being of our students,” Superintendent Brian Waterman said.

Lyons Township High School has, this month, unveiled a project to add amenities to both campuses as well as repair aging infrastructure, over two phases and cost somewhere around $140 million.

“I am honored and excited to be selected as the new superintendent for District 86,” Michael Lach said. “There is tremen...
11/01/2024

“I am honored and excited to be selected as the new superintendent for District 86,” Michael Lach said. “There is tremendous capacity and opportunity here, and I have deep respect for the history and reputation of Hinsdale Township High School District 86.”

During a special meeting on Jan. 10, the board revealed Michael Lach would assume District 86′s highest administrative role beginning July 1, under a three-year contract with a starting annual salary of $255,000.

Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso noted that Burr Ridge has no Metra station and, so far, has not had any recent issue with m...
09/01/2024

Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso noted that Burr Ridge has no Metra station and, so far, has not had any recent issue with migrants, though the village did wind up with some in 2022 which it housed briefly in a hotel. Still, Grasso said with all the publicity, he wanted to have a discussion on the topic.

Burr Ridge has not seen any problems with migrants being dropped off in the community Mayor Gary Grasso said.

“It doesn’t conform,” Mayor Gary Grasso said, noting the awning stretches beyond its private area and into a public spac...
12/12/2023

“It doesn’t conform,” Mayor Gary Grasso said, noting the awning stretches beyond its private area and into a public space. “Why not make it conform? … Let’s hold Mr. Garber’s feet to the fire. I would recommend denying this, sending it back for compliance and removing that planter.”

The owner of the The Great American Bagel shop added an awning and a planter, neither of which got prior planning commission or trustee approval.

The next question is how much Brendan Savage will get to play after alleging retaliation for filing a complaint against ...
28/11/2023

The next question is how much Brendan Savage will get to play after alleging retaliation for filing a complaint against his former coach. After being cut during tryouts this year, Savage is expected to be able to practice Wednesday and play by Friday night, his mother Erin Savage said.

Brendan Savage, a senior, had started on the varsity team in past seasons but was cut during tryouts this year.

The next question is how much Brendan Savagecq will get to play after alleging retaliation for filing a complaint agains...
28/11/2023

The next question is how much Brendan Savagecq will get to play after alleging retaliation for filing a complaint against his former coach. After being cut during tryouts this year, Savage is expected to be able to practice Wednesday and play by Friday night, his mother Erin Savage said.

Brendan Savage, a senior, had started on the varsity team in past seasons but was cut during tryouts this year.

“I certainly support this,” said Mayor Gary Grasso of the levy and the pension fund plan. “We have been always in an env...
14/11/2023

“I certainly support this,” said Mayor Gary Grasso of the levy and the pension fund plan. “We have been always in an enviable position in position of funding and this makes us a little more enviable.”

Mayor Gary Grasso had planned to cancel the first November meeting — but by law the village had to approve the estimated levy 20 days prior to officially adopting the plan.

“Just remember what the veterans have provided for the country and what they will continue to provide in the future,” sa...
14/11/2023

“Just remember what the veterans have provided for the country and what they will continue to provide in the future,” said Mike Monday, the master of ceremonies and the Burr Ridge Veterans Committee Chair.

A handful of veterans, their friends and families gathered Saturday in Burr Ridge to remember all those who have served in wars as well as those who continue to serve.

“The majority of the property along Route 83 is zoned in the B-2 General Business District,” Paul Hoss, Planning and Zon...
31/10/2023

“The majority of the property along Route 83 is zoned in the B-2 General Business District,” Paul Hoss, Planning and Zoning Administration Coordinator for DuPage County, said. “As such, any owner or developer is permitted to pursue developing commercial land uses on the property that are permitted in the B-2 Zoning District.”

The company had been working to develop a commercial truck refueling station at Kingery Highway and Route 83 in unincorporated DuPage County, just outside of Burr Ridge, but last week village trustees declined to accept a renewed proposal addressing earlier concerns.

Dr. Abed Rahman, a Willowbrook resident, has two kids attending Hinsdale South High School, and alongside Asma Akhras, o...
27/10/2023

Dr. Abed Rahman, a Willowbrook resident, has two kids attending Hinsdale South High School, and alongside Asma Akhras, one of two board members living in the district’s southern zone.

Willowbrook resident Dr. Abed Rahman was appointed to the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board of Education replacing, Debbie Levinthal, who resigned in September

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