Chuck Fieldman

Chuck Fieldman is a freelance writer for the Pioneer Press.

The DuPage County Jail in Wheaton on Oct. 18, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)

Clarendon Hills man arrested in child porn investigation

April 27, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

A man with ties to Clarendon Hills, Westmont and Hinsdale was arrested amid an investigation of alleged distribution of child sex abuse materials.

The Wellness House in Hinsdale hosts Mind Body Fest, an event for families impacted by cancer, in May. (Pioneer Press file)

Mind Body Fest offers ‘restorative experience’ in Hinsdale for those impacted by cancer

April 25, 2026 at 5:06 a.m.

Mind Body Fest at the Wellness House in Hinsdale for families impacted by cancer, is a "relaxing and restorative experience," planners said.

Lyons Township High School (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Western Springs threatens fines in Lyons Township High School work

April 22, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Western Springs officials sent a notice of violation to Lyons Township High School District 204 regarding a track and field facility.

Hinsdale Central High School (Pioneer Press file photo)

Assistant Hinsdale Central lacrosse coach fired after Kendall County charges

April 20, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 Superintendent Michael Lach said an assistant boys lacrosse coach was removed after Kendall County charges.

Clarendon Hills will not develop a permanent plaza at the Sloan Triangle downtown, but will allow movable bollards for special events, as was done during last year's Little League viewing parties. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

Compromise puts off fully developed plaza in downtown Clarendon Hills

April 20, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.

Clarendon Hills will keep the right-turn lane at the Sloan Triangle at Prospect and Park, but provide movable bollards for events.

An alternate Clarendon Hills vehicle sticker was used in 2019-2020 to highlight the village's summer concert program. The village ended the sticker program in 2024 and is now eliminating dog and cat licenses. (Village of Clarendon Hills)

Clarendon Hills votes to eliminate dog, cat licenses

April 16, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Maureen B. Potempa, the village's chief financial officer, said licenses dropped from 150 tags annually to just 15 this year.

Community members gather June 11, 2015 in Burlington Park in Hinsdale for one of the village's Uniquely Thursdays concerts. Village officials hope a new pavilion will be ready by July 4 to host the concerts going forward. (Jon Langham/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale set to build new pavilion in Burlington Park for Thursday concerts, other events

April 15, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

The privately funded pavilion will host Hinsdale's Uniquely Thursday concert series as well as other community events.

Adrian Fulgencio has been appointed as the new assistant superintendent of Business and Operations for Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181. (District 181)

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills D181 hires assistant superintendent

April 13, 2026 at 4:27 p.m.

Adrian Fulgencio has been appointed as the new assistant superintendent of Business and Operations for Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181.

Two arrested after police chase near Oak Brook Center mall

April 13, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Two Chicago men were charged after Oak Brook police were led on a high-speed chase April 8 near Oak Brook Center mall.

School leaders, family members and supporters of the softball program at Lyons Township High School gather April 7 as the softball field is dedicated in honor of former LTHS star Stacy Ann Baker at the school in La Grange. (Lyons Township High School)

Lyons Township dedicates softball field to late star Stacy Ann Baker

April 10, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Lyons Township High School softball player Stacy Ann Baker's name now adorns the schools softball field in La Grange.

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