Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Deadly Train Collision an Accident, Hinsdale Central Principal Leaving: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 22 to April 26.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
- Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL
Bio: I am a news nut who graduated with a journalism degree from DePaul University in 2009. I have been infatuated by the media industry since I picked up an issue of the Minneapolis Star Tribune at age 9 and started reading the weather page. Later, it was the sports section and, eventually, the front. I never wanted to be anything other than a news editor.
I have worked at the Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reporter, the U.S. Olympic Committee press office, and the Chicago Cubs publications department.
My favorite music is by Paul Simon and my favorite movie is The Big Lebowski. I also love playing and watching any sport—just try me.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Alleged Murderer's Mom Sentenced, Deadly Train Collision an Accident: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 22 to April 26.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Ping the Tabby Waiting for Another Loving Owner
The loving owner of the 7-year-old cat passed away recently, and Ping is at Hinsdale Humane Society for the second time.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
'Sweetheart' Mabel Up for Adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society
Mabel is a sweetheart who enjoys people and is good with other dogs.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Borizov Trial Opens, Mom of Accused Murderer Pleads Guilty: Crime Catch-Up
Check out this week's crime stories out of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Darien and Burr Ridge.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
New Diving Well, Splash Pad at Lions Park Pool Has Park Officials Excited
Clarendon Hills Park District Board President Greg Johnson said the new diving well, complete with drop-slide, will hopefully increase the number of older kids using the pool this summer.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
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.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
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.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Hinsdale Central Tight End Ian Bunting Commits to Michigan
The 6-foot-6 junior chose Ann Arbor in part because of a recently deceased family member's hope that he would be a Wolverine.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
HCS Food Pantry Extends Hours to Help Flood Victims
HCS Family Services in Hinsdale will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday after it experienced a distribution increase earlier this week.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Deadly Westmont Metra Collision an Accident, Not Suicide: Coroner
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.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Hinsdale Central Principal Leaving for New Job in Iowa
After serving as Hinsdale Central's principal for three years, Michael McGrory will leave District 86 at the end of June.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
The Week Ahead: Earth Day Event, Home Improvement Expo
Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Straub Accused of Electioneering, Fox's Restaurant Coming to Area: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 15 to April 19.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
13 Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge Runners Registered for Boston Marathon
The Doings has confirmed that three of the local runners were unharmed after multiple explosions occurred near the finish line of Monday afternoon's Boston Marathon.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Fox's Hinsdale Opening Approaches, Late Starts in D181 Tough Topic: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of April 15 to April 19.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
The Week Ahead: Walk the Walk for Autism, Piggy Bank Pageant
Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
D86 Election: 'Friends' Slate Thanks Supporters
The slate that placed three winners in last week's election reemphasized its promise for board accountability and transparency in a letter to the editor.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
D86 Election: Gorgol 'Would Hate to See the District Go Backward'
The board member who lost her bid for reelection last week said she's concerned some of the goals put in place during her four years won't be realized.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|
Decision on Late Starts Not An Easy One for D181 Board
A parent survey is being issued on the topic Monday as the board prepares to vote on the final 2013-14 calendar in May.
Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff
