La Grange Park couple drinks in water bottle success
The "aha moment" for Gary Radville, the father of four, came when he saw cheap, nondescript water bottles cluttering up their home. He thought about that scene and the fact...
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Hinsdale troupe to stage ‘Mary Poppins’
Paula Taylor, artistic director of Stage Door Fine Arts, is as excited for the troupe's upcoming performance of "Mary Poppins" at Community House in Hinsdale as any of her young...
New year will bring municipal and school finance questions
State finances hang over local budgets as 2016 begins, while teacher contracts and school referendums raise other tax questions for voters. Burr Ridge The biggest issue for 2016 in Burr...
Western Springs works to clear water issues
Greener lawns may have contributed to nastier water in Western Springs. An autumn with little rain caused much more lawn sprinkling than normal and had the village pumping nearly 1...
Gower students break routine, showcase talents
Gower Middle School students and teachers sang, danced and performed their way into winter break. Using Friday's half-day for the annual Gowerpalooza talent show, students and staff showcased their talents...
Burr Ridge police pensions grab lion’s share of levy
Burr Ridge officials expect to have to find as much as $100,000 in savings or another revenue source to cover the village's increased payment into the police pension fund for...
Field Park students soak up Australian information
Field Park Elementary School second graders peppered Australian Consul-General Michael Wood with questions about his country, one giving him pause. One student at the school in Western Springs asked the...
Pleasant Dale parks look to improve accessibility
Changes could soon make the Pleasant Dale Park District's Santa Fe and Soehrman parks accessible to individuals with disabilities. Making the two parks accessible was among the improvements recommended in...
More girls tackling code at McClure
Making a computerized player skate around opponents with Patrick Kane-like agility and shoot for a goal is far from an effortless task. McClure Junior High students learned just how much...
La Grange law firm marks milestone with charity work
A La Grange law firm has skipped a grand anniversary celebration, choosing instead to help social service organizations in the area. "It felt wrong to have a big party. It...