Gower Fun Fair draws crowds, money to cover rising class costs
Friday evening the Gower Middle School was the place to be in Burr Ridge, at least for the kids. Hundreds of middle school students and plenty younger won candy, snacked...
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Dozens of scouts compete in first aid competition at Lyons Township HS
While there were no major (or minor) accidents at the Lyons Township High School’s South Campus Saturday, plenty of help was on hand if someone had succumbed to a sudden...
Oak Park trustees approve community partners for new migrant shelter
At a special meeting Thursday night, the Oak Park Village Board approved plans to move about 100 asylum-seeking migrants – now housed in the village at multiple sites – to...
Black History Month ‘Tea Party’ in Oak Park empowers girls to ‘accomplish your dreams’
As girls dressed in African-print garb sat around tables for lunch Sunday and moved about the room at the Oak Park Country Club taking part in activities during a special...
Refurbished Lake Zurich School District 95 admin building opens as new center for older special ed students
Lake Zurich School District 95 renovated and repurposed its administrative building, now using it as a brand new facility to some of the district’s special needs students SD95 leaders cut...
Burr Ridge Village Board gets first look at FY2025 capital spending
The Burr Ridge mayor and board of trustees got their first look Monday at the village’s five-year capital improvement budget plan. This is the plan that lays out a general...
Elmwood Park trustees approve restaurants serving liquor with breakfast
At least two Elmwood Park restaurants will be able to serve alcohol with breakfast after the Village Board approved a change that creates a new class of liquor licenses in...
Lake Zurich Village Board hears ideas for cannabis dispensary, retail rehab near Main Street area
As Lake Zurich officials look to shore up the town’s Main Street area, the Village Board was presented with two proposals for redevelopment there that would bring retail space and...
Dads and their little girls cut a rug at Franklin Park annual dance
Fathers and daughters danced, dined and made memories together at the annual Franklin Park Daddy/Daughter Dance Saturday. The dance has become a popular tradition in the community, drawing familiar faces...
Burr Ridge resident leery of village academy’s police check requirements
Burr Ridge is now signing up residents a free “village academy,” a civics class meant to educate residents about the functions of local government. According to the village website, the...