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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.

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The initial story: 'Highly Controversial' Movies Being Shown in Class Have D86 Parent Concerned

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  • Complaints About Sex-Heavy Films in School Prompt Cops to Review District Emails
  • 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 Movie Controversy: Parent's Appeal Goes Before Board Monday
  • 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

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  • D181 Changes Course on ACE Program Transition Plan
  • 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
  • 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

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