LTHS alumni reunite Saturday sans parade but with spirit intact
While the rain, wind and low temperatures scotched plans for the annual Lyons Township High School's Homecoming parade on Sunday, the spirit did not flag — it just moved indoors....
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Taste, car show draw crowds Saturday to Burr Ridge
Once again, the Burr Ridge Village Center opened its green space to music, games and food — lots and lots of food with a big side of classic car show...
Artsy jack-o-lanterns displayed in their own ‘World’ at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich
Specially decorated and lighted gourds have taken over Paulus Park in Lake Zurich with the opening of the annual "Jack O'Lantern World" display. The Halloween-themed, monthlong showcase opened Sept. 29...
Heritage month discussion reveals ‘wide variety of experiences’ among Hispanics in Oak Park area
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the village of Oak Park organized a roundtable discussion that brought together men and women from all over Latin America who spoke on the...
Lake Zurich resident spews criticisms, complaints of village during board meeting, all of which the mayor chalks up to ‘drivel’
Longtime Lake Zurich critic and resident Eric Dubiel came out swinging again with criticism of village leadership, activities and projects, unloading a laundry list of gripes during the public comment...
Burr Ridge gets good financial news from annual audit report
Burr Ridge leaders received good financial news at their Monday board meeting with the results of the town's Fiscal Year 2023 audit, though police pension funding was down a bit...
With perfect weather, taste brings families to annual Burr Ridge event
The Taste of Egypt couldn't have gone better, organizers said Sunday. The two-day weekend event, hosted by St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, is always something of a gamble this time...
Lake Zurich Village Board greenlights move for village staff to buy vehicles without trustees’ approval
For some vehicles that Lake Zurich village staff may want to purchase, Village Board approval may not be required, following a rules change trustees approved earlier this month to help...
Taste of Egypt Festival returns to Burr Ridge this weekend
This weekend St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church will, once again, open its doors for a celebration of all things Coptic Orthodox through the Taste of Egypt Festival. Copts are the...
Southern comfort, American traditions and an ‘autumn classic’ among the pie flavors vying for bragging rights in Oak Park bake off
The competition was "sweet" Saturday at the Oak Park farmers market as neighbors battled neighbors for best pie in town bragging rights. The event was the fifth annual pie contest,...