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Spooked by talk of a Costco, Burr Ridge residents worry what may come after CNH Industrial

September 12, 2023 at 11:46 a.m.

Last month Burr Ridge residents descended on the village board meeting, protesting Costco. If the village should allow a Costco to open at the old CNH Industrial site, 6900 Veterans...

Village Administrator Evan Walter. File photo.

Burr Ridge officials looking to decrease auto density problem in Chasemoor subdivision

August 31, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.

The Burr Ridge Village Board approved a plan — likely to change — aimed at curbing traffic density in the Chasemoor subdivision. The trouble is obvious — too many motorists...

Lake Zurich Village Board, mayor bid farewell to assistant village manager as he retires

August 22, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.

The Lake Zurich mayor and Village Board offered an official goodbye to Roy Witherow, who retired from his assistant village manager post earlier this month. At the Aug. 7 Village...

By the afternoon, the sun broke through the clouds and drew the crowds at La Grange's popular Endless Summerfest.

Turnout strong at La Grange Endless Summerfest despite rain

August 13, 2023 at 3:47 p.m.

On Sunday — the last day of La Grange's Endless Summerfest earlier this month — the rain stopped and the sun peeked out. But even so, not the rain nor...

Church Deacon Refaat Malek guides a tour of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church during a prior Taste of Egypt celebration at the Burr Ridge church.

Burr Ridge declares day to celebrate Egypt’s independence from British rule

July 31, 2023 at 8:09 p.m.

A seemingly innocuous proposal to name July 23 as the National Day of Egypt in Burr Ridge drew a protest from one resident at a July board meeting. The meeting...

Easton Weingarten takes a ride on a giant slide at the Alpine Fest July 21, 2023 in Lake Zurich.

The summertime mainstay Alpine Fest returns to its pre-pandemic set up in Lake Zurich, minus a parade this year

July 31, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

For the better part of a century, Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich has been an annual July tradition, attended by locals and visitors alike. While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the...

During a recent Lake Zurich Village Board meeting, trustees and residents raised some issues with Lifetime Fitness proposing a 24-hour facility at the former Hackney's restaurant property.

Lake Zurich trustees approve TIF assistance as Zen Properties looks to expand in the industrial park

July 24, 2023 at 6:10 a.m.

The Lake Zurich Village Board approved two new development projects, including a walking paths improvement plan and a development agreement with Zen Properties to expand production. The walking paths project...

The Ron Burgundys put on a yacht rock show Saturday at Friendship Fest.

Palos Friendship Fest draws hundreds for weekend carnival, music

July 18, 2023 at 1:26 p.m.

Friendship Fest, one of the most popular festivals in Palos Hills drew massive crowds over the weekend, largely due to having something for everyone. Children and parents were drawn Saturday...

Diva Montell performs with yacht rock band EZFM Friday in Burr Ridge.

Big turnout for Burr Ridge concert series—despite a cold snap

June 20, 2023 at 2:07 p.m.

By Jesse Wright Despite temperatures hovering just below 60 degrees, hundreds of people still showed up — albeit wrapped in blankets — for the Concert on the Green summer music...

Lake Zurich Village Board approves TIF to aid local pickle company’s $15M expansion: It will ‘retain this business in the … industrial park’

June 10, 2023 at 8:31 a.m.

In an effort to support one of the village's long-standing businesses with its expansion needs, the Lake Zurich Village Board approved of NorthStar Pickle company becoming the second establishment to...

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