2012 Year in Review: Editor's Picks
Check out the story streams that got a ton of attention in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge, and helped to define the year.
Here are a few of the stories in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge that got a ton of attention and defined 2012 on Patch.
First, we give the the intial story. Then, the stories that followed.
Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments!
The initial story: 'Highly Controversial' Movies Being Shown in Class Have D86 Parent Concerned
The next stories:
- Complaints About Sex-Heavy Films in School Prompt Cops to Review District Emails
- D86's Wahl: PD's Movie-Related Email Investigation Ongoing, School Safety Not Threatened
- D86 Parent on Objection to Racy Movies: 'Maybe Mine Will Open the Door'
- D86 Board Decision on Racy Movies Not What Most Audience Members Wanted
- READ: How Does a Curriculum Objection Work in District 86?
- READ: D86 Parent Appealing Superintendent's Ruling on Objection to Sex-Heavy Movies
- D86 Board Does Not Suspend Showing of 'Brokeback,' 'American Beauty'
- D86 Movie Controversy: Parent's Appeal Goes Before Board Monday
- Hinsdale South Syllabus is 'Very Poor,' Says D86 Board Member About Controversial Lit Class
- Dad Who Fought Sex-Heavy Movies in School Running for D86 Board
The initial story: Election Results: Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso Among DuPage County Board Winners
The next stories:
- Gary Grasso Not Swayed by Result of Referendum on Holding Multiple Offices
- Trustee Bob Sodikoff to Run Against Gary Grasso for Burr Ridge Mayor
- Grasso Resigns, Acting Mayor Sodikoff Likely To Step Down As Trustee
The initial story: 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Unincorporated Willowbrook
The next stories:
- PHOTOS: Who Was Joshua Holmes?
- Vigil Tonight for Slain Hinsdale South Grad
- UPDATED: South Provides Support Services to Witnesses, Other Students Who Live Where Grad Was Shot
- Retaliation Over Hinsdale South Grad's Shooting a Concern for Apartment Community
- Police Charge Willowbrook Man With Murder of Hinsdale South Grad
- Bond Denied for Man Charged With South Grad's Shooting
The initial story: Chicago Man, 20, Charged with Armed Robbery in Downtown Hinsdale
The next stories:
- Hinsdale Man Who Chased Down Armed Robbery Suspect Honored
- Chicago Man Charged With Hinsdale Armed Robbery Makes Deal, Pleads Guilty
The initial story: 'D181 Board OKs Philosophy Emphasizing Differentiation, Opportunity
The next stories:
- D181 Changes Course on ACE Program Transition Plan
- D181 Board OKs Transition Plans for Math Program, Middle School ACE
- D181 Board OKs Elementary ACE Transition Plan
- D181 Board Member Plans Motion to Terminate Middle School ACE Program
- D181 Board Member Does Not Make Motion to Eliminate ACE Program
- Former D181 Admin on Transition Year: 'Our Children Deserve Better Than This'
The initial story: Teacher from Unincorporated Hinsdale Charged with Sexually Abusing Student
The next stories:
- Teacher from Hinsdale Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Student
- Substitute Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse Back in Court
- Agreement Reached in Teacher's Sexual Abuse Case, Sentence to Come
- Substitute Teacher Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Criminal Sexual Abuse
The initial story: Man to Recite Gettysburg Address at 50 State Capitols in 50 Days
The next stories:
- Mayor Gary Grasso Helps Send Off '50 Capitols in 50 Days' Traveler Mickey Straub
- 50 Capitols in 50 Days: First Day of Mickey Straub's Trip in Books
- 50 Capitols in 50 Days: 7 Down, 43 to Go for Burr Ridge's Mickey Straub
- 50 Capitols in 50 Days: 15 Visits Complete for Burr Ridge's Mickey Straub
- Mickey Straub Says '50 Capitols' Trip Different than He Expected
- 50 Capitols in 50 Days: Completed Trip a 'Dream Come True'
