Fifth hotel and events center proposed in Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge could see a fifth hotel and an adjacent events center if parking and architectural design issues can be worked out. A Hampton Inn and Suites, and The Falls...
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Smart meters coming to Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge residents will begin getting ComEd smart meters installed in their homes this summer. The villagewide effort is part of the electric company's effort to replace 4 million traditional...
Burr Ridge officials stress need for roads referendum
If things go as planned for the coming fiscal year, Burr Ridge would put an extra $100,000 into its fund for roads and other capital improvements. Through expected savings in...
GaGa Ball Pit coming to Forest Hills School
An effort to increase the social aspect of playground play among Forest Hills students led Laura Kearney on a yearlong project that will culminate in the expansion of the playground...
Pleasantdale teachers see annual raises of 3 to 4 percent in new contract
Teachers in Pleasantdale Elementary School District 107 have a new contract that will carry them through to the 2019-20 school year. The contract calls for the teachers to get annual...
Burr Ridge paves way for infrastructure referendum
Burr Ridge has taken the first step toward putting an infrastructure referendum on the November ballot. Village Board members on Monday unanimously approved directing staff to create a question for...
Guest conductor works to help District 101 band blossom
Western Springs Elementary District 101 band student Drew Escamilla loved the chance to get instruction from a conductor with more than 40 years of experience in music. "It's pretty cool,"...
McClure student heading to National Spelling Bee
On her way to the regional spelling bee championship, McClure Junior High 7th grader Mira Dedhia almost got tripped up on an either/or question. In the seventh-round of the regional...
Slice of science draws kids to Gower
Jesse Park and his peers put a little extra challenge on their quickly created miniature golf hole. "We have tape dunes," Park said, proudly showing off his team's creation during...
Burr Ridge officials respond to complaint about ‘Section 8 problem’ in schools
Burr Ridge Elementary District 180 officials say that despite continued individual student achievement, the district still has to fight negative images because of its diverse student body. Superintendent Tom Schneider...