Controversial Hinsdale Teardown Not Happening

That teardown isn't happening after all, which a Hinsdale official called a "huge win." In December, the village's Historic Preservation Commission balked at even voting on the teardown. Members complained that the nearly 90-year-old structure was set to be replaced with a postmodern home with a glass bridge. At one point, a commission member accused the owners of wanting to "screw" the neighborhood. Whatever the case, the village has no power to stop a home's demolition, as long as the owner follows the local code. With the local opposition, though,...