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Hinsdale Central, South Fall Short On State Geography Standards: District
The district plans "lunch-and-learn" sessions to help students catch up.

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The district plans "lunch-and-learn" sessions to help students catch up.

In another case, a Darien woman is accused of domestic battery and taken to the county jail.
A candidate slate wants to hold off on proposed downtown improvements. It has encouraged its rivals to make the same request.
It is replacing a business that had been in the spot for about 50 years.
The eatery is Mexican- and French-inspired with "vintage aesthetics."
The Lyons board hasn't met in two months. The village canceled the last eight regular meetings of the board and finance committee.
The man was charged with DUI. A woman questioned the arrest.
The decision comes with a "heavy heart," she said. The council election is in April.
The village can do this while maintaining the same level of service, an official said.
Some aldermen called for action now, while others wanted to follow the committee process.
Witness reported he saw a fire and intermittent explosions.
Opponents of a bandshell plan expressed concerns about noise and the frequency of events.
Non-athletic work is also on the list. A board member asks to get sports turf work done more quickly.
Police said they stopped the man after he committed traffic offenses.
The youth was reported to be in serious condition. Madison Street is closed during the investigation.
Elmhurst is one of the few towns that still conduct regular spraying, residents said.
An alderman labeled the project a "want." A colleague defended it. The mayor broke a tie in favor of keeping the money in the budget.
In another case, a suspect threatened a Hinsdale Hospital employee. The case is pending.
The village increased the zoning fee for building without a permit. An official referred to it as a penalty.
Another change is expected to deal with the deluge of public records requests. The work "has multiplied like rabbits," an official said.