La Grange plans $1.1 million in sewer lining work
It won't take a lot of digging, but the village of La Grange will install linings in about 2.5 miles of its sewer pipes. The Village Board noted unanimously Monday...
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Girl to play lead in Lyons Township production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Lyons Township High School is pushing gender boundaries with its production of "Jesus Christ Superstar: A Rock Opera." The lead role of Jesus Christ is being played by sophomore Alyssa...
Shout Out: Matt Yena, STEM teacher at Highlands Middle School
Matt Yena of La Grange Park is a STEM teacher at LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106. Q: Where did you grow up? A: La Grange Park. I've lived there my...
Melody Mill sign restores part of suburb’s history
An iconic sign that marked the site of a well-loved, now defunct ballroom for decades is getting a much-needed face lift, thanks to a business in Countryside. The sign that...
Western Springs police investigate car hijacking
Western Springs police are increasing residential patrols after a 17-year-old girl reported two men stole her car at gunpoint. The girl told police she was getting into a 2012 blue...
Lyons Township feeder districts seek freshmen feedback
School districts that feed into Lyons Township High School are bringing back of practice of asking freshmen how well they were prepared for their first year of high school. Superintendent...
Shout Out: Michael Sliwinski, band director at Nazareth Academy
Michael Sliwinski of Burbank is band director at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park where he oversees 56 band members. Q: How long have you worked at Nazareth? A: Two...
Scouts race cars and have fun at Pinewood Derby
Scouts turned blocks of wood into racing machines that reached speeds of about 190 mph at a Pinewood Derby hosted by Cub Scout Pack 216 of La Grange Highlands. "You're...
Diners in La Grange can feel good about eating out
A two-week campaign dubbed #LaGrangeGives is expected to be help restaurants and local nonprofit groups while also offering diners in La Grange a good meal. Diners at 18 La Grange...
Schools embrace catapults, oil spills and other methods of STEM learning
Mistakes are cool, and they are an important way kids learn, says Annmarie Barges, an elementary science teacher in La Grange Highlands, who tells her students to not regret an...