Alleged Murderer's Mom Sentenced, Deadly Train Collision an Accident: Week in Review

1. Accused Killer's Mom Goes to Prison for Hiding Son's Gun: Elva Hernandez pleaded guilty to helping her son, Juan Cuellar, dispose of his gun after Cuellar allegedly shot to death Hinsdale South graduate Joshua Holmes last fall.

2. : The March 7 train-on-pedestrian incident that killed Hickory Hills resident Eric Bennett near the Cass Avenue station has been ruled to be accidental in nature after the DuPage County Coroner's Office investigation.

3. D86 Calendar: Next School Year to Start on a Friday: Freshman orientation will take place on the Tuesday before, with two teacher institute days in between, according to the calendar approved Monday by the District 86 school board.

4. Hinsdale Central Principal Leaving for Job in Iowa: After serving as Hinsdale Central's principal for three years, Michael McGrory will leave District 86 at the end of June.

5. U.S. News: Hinsdale Central High School Ranks Among Best in State: The school ranks 8th among Illinois high schools and 289th nationally, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.

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