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🌱 Patch AM: Hinsdale D86 Wants To Borrow $82M, Tax Hike Expected

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Good morning Hinsdale! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hinsdale D86 eyes $82M borrowing plan that would raise taxes
  • Hinsdale D86 seeks waiver as admin costs outpace state cap
  • Two Hinsdale mansions just sold for nearly $7 million each.

Also on today's calendar: First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hinsdale D86 Wants To Borrow $82M, Tax Hike Expected (patch.com) — Hinsdale High School District 86 is proposing to borrow $82 million, combining $36 million for life safety projects and $46 million to boost its working cash fund, which would raise property taxes for local homeowners. The most expensive project is a long-discussed $17 million replacement of Hinsdale Central's heating plant. Residents can weigh in at a public hearing Tuesday night at Hinsdale Central's library, where the board may approve $46 million in bonds.
   

2. Hinsdale D86 Admin Cost Hike Exceeds State Limit (patch.com) — Hinsdale High School District 86's administrative costs are set to rise 7 percent this year, above the state's 5 percent cap, prompting the board to consider seeking a legal exemption. Even with the increase, the district still spends far less per student on administration than many neighboring high school districts. A vote on requesting the waiver is planned for Tuesday, directly affecting Hinsdale taxpayers and families.
   

3. 2 Hinsdale Mansions Each Sell For Nearly $7M (patch.com) — Two luxury homes on East First Street in Hinsdale just sold for nearly $7 million each, underscoring how hot the village's high-end market remains. Both five-bedroom mansions feature extensive amenities and eye-popping annual tax bills topping $70,000, and the sales come close to Hinsdale's all-time residential price record.
   

4. Why a Home Addition Beats Moving When Inventory Is Tight (sciotocountydailynews.com) — If you love living in Hinsdale but need more space, this piece argues that adding on can be smarter than moving, especially with today's tight inventory and higher mortgage rates. It walks through true moving costs, local permitting in Hinsdale and DuPage County, and why working with village-savvy contractors can protect both your budget and your home's character.
   

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