Western Springs fire officer gears up for chief’s job in Alaska
Most retirees head south for plenty of sunshine on a golf course, fishing boat or beach chair. But not Howard Rue. The Western Springs resident and fire lieutenant is packing...
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La Grange Park fire causes estimated $5,000 damage to home
A smoldering fire in a wall behind a fireplace caused an estimated $5,000 damage Sunday to a La Grange Park home, the fire chief said. Firefighters responded at 3:11 p.m....
Western Springs nears completion of deep well repair
A flushing procedure is scheduled to begin later on Monday to bring a second deep well back online and improve water quality in Western Springs, the director of municipal services...
La Grange couple donates tree to light up town’s holiday
With mixed feelings, Cynthia and George Hess bid farewell to a fixture in their front yard for decades. Following the roar of chain saws, the La Grange couple's majestic blue...
La Grange Park preschoolers learn about sharing by making ‘Stone Soup’
A group of La Grange Park preschoolers started with a single ingredient and whipped up a Thanksgiving feast a week before their parents even started a shopping list. Two pre-kindergarten...
Cigar store offers friendly place to puff
Anthony Diederich hopes to light up the holidays for his customers, one puff at a time. The owner of La Grange Premium Tobacco is easing into the hustle and bustle...
La Grange Park trustees ease parking on Newberry near YMCA
Parking restrictions will be eased for a three-month trial period along Newberry Avenue in La Grange Park, but it will mean a bit of a math test for motorists. Beginning...
Parents seek balance, feedback on homework
When it comes to homework, parents at the kitchen table have no shortage of suggestions for improvement. Joan Hoigard of La Grange said the amount of homework her three daughters...
Meaningful homework makes the grade
Parents, educators and even students agree that meaningful homework taking a reasonable amount of time serves a purpose. "It helps me get better grades," said Ashley Uhler, a 2nd grader...
Lyons Township High School seeks 2.26 percent higher tax levy
Lyons Township High School District 204 plans to seek a 2.26 percent increase in the 2015 tax levy, reflected on tax bills payable in 2016. The total tax levy for...