Hinsdale News

President Obama's choice of Hyatt hotel heiress Penny Pritzker as secretary of commerce, to be taken up Thursday by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, puts Democrats on the panel between that famous rock and a hard place.

If there's a parking problem in La Grange, the first step toward solving it is getting employees to park outside of the main downtown area, business owners and village officials said Wednesday.

Eighteen will be the lucky number for one winner of the 2013 Geneva's Got Talent competition.

If you're looking for a loving dog that will bring fun and energy into your home, Riley's the four-legged friend for you.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Hit and Run I Someone damaged a man's car while it was parked in a parking lot on the 300 block of West 59th Street, police said.

The Hinsdale Humane Society will be holding its annual Pet Walk fundraiser on June 2 in Katherine Legge Memorial Park from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. on June 2, 2013.

Address: 5823 Giddings Ave. , Hinsdale Cost: $3,285,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7.5 Square footage: 12,000 Built: 2002 Details: The owner of this home will have no trouble feeling comfortable with 12,000 square feet of space in this stunning carved stone mansion.

The Hinsdale home of state Sen. Kirk Dillard is among those that have been burglarized this year and the senator says he's pushing for state legislation that will help local law enforcement investigate such burglaries.

Nearly 50 juveniles were issued citations for underage drinking at a May 10 party, Hinsdale police said.

The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission has announced the three winners of the 2013 Hinsdale Preservation Awards, who were presented with their plaques at the May 7 board of trustees meeting.

Hinsdale residents who watch HGTV will likely see some familiar sites on the cable channel next week.

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Illinois Republican leaders identified nine finalists Monday to replace Pat Brady as state GOP chairman, including several contenders who have been defeated in past elections.

A two-day prostitution sting staged last week by Aurora Police Special Operations investigators resulted in charges being filed against four men and six women, including one woman from Hinsdale.

Savory Spice Shop in downtown Hinsdale closed at the end of April, according to the store's Facebook page .

Barry Brandy of Villa Park puts his arms around his son, Tyler, after they cross the finish line during the Pink 5K run.

Three men were charged with heroin possession May 2 in the Forest Park Walgreens parking lot after buying needles in the store.

Fuller's Home & Hardware, an Ace dealer in Hinsdale, Ill., is not your typical hardware store.

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The owner of ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka is considering opening a location in Vernon Hills , IL, the Daily Herald reported Friday .