St. Baldrick’s Day at Kerry Piper raises money for childhood cancer
The heated tent had already been set up for the three-day St. Patrick’s festivities at the Kerry Piper bar, but Sunday afternoon was set aside for St. Baldrick’s Day, a...
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Nazareth prom offers special night for students with disabilities
St. Patrick’s day was the theme of this Saturday’s Friends In Service and Hospitality prom for students with disabilities at Nazareth Academy,an annual event and a collaboration between Nazareth and...
Party welcomes next year’s freshmen to Nazareth Academy
The Bruno Mars song “Uptown Funk” played in the gym Thursday to welcome eighth-grade students to Nazareth Academy’s annual incoming freshman party at the Catholic preparatory school in La Grange...
Brookfield Zoo science fair explores cookies, phone cases and insulation projects
“Science fairs don’t usually smell this good,” said Angela Sullivan, vice president of education and community engagement programs at the Brookfield Zoo, which hosted west suburban schools for a science...
Western Springs police spread Valentine’s love with child safety seat checks
The cold morning Saturday didn’t keep people with safety on their mind from coming out to the Western Springs Police Department for a car seat check. “We associate Valentine’s Day...
Western Springs history book tells of plane crashes, pink fire hydrants and NFL players
As an archivist for the Western Springs Historical Society, John C. Devona has seen a lot of photos, stories and relics of the past. After writing about these finds for...
La Grange Highlands School goes Hollywood for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Costumes were on and lights and music ready for the full dress rehearsal Friday of the LaGrange Highlands School 27th annual variety show, performed the following night in the school...
Chicago Wolves player leads off reading program in La Grange
Dressed in their favorite Chicago Wolves gear, the Collins family was ready to meet player Dylan Coghlan at the La Grange Library Read to Succeed event Wednesday. “My husband and...
Holly Days brings ‘Home Alone’ theme to McClure Junior High
“Home Alone” was the student named theme Friday for the Holly Days talent show at McClure Junior High, a annual celebration held on the last school day before winter break....
Hinsdale Walk marks start of Christmas season downtown
Lights and sirens flashed as Santa made his arrival Friday in a fire truck for the 2018 Hinsdale Christmas Walk in downtown Hinsdale. The area around Burlington Park and Memorial...