Pleasantdale District 107 dips into reserves
Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 will tap into its cash reserves to fund the school system and limit the financial impact on taxpayers. District 107 expects to draw $1.1 million from...
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Jean School block party builds relationships
Three-year-old Michenzie Boyd piled blocks on top of one another, unaware she was incorporating planning and design concepts. And that was just how officials at Burr Ridge Elementary District 180...
Burr Ridge to limit non-resident comments at meetings
Burr Ridge has changed how public comments are made at Village Board meetings in an effort supporters say will lead to efficiency, but who some claim is aimed at silencing...
Western Springs parks plan future improvements
Ice rinks, a splash pad and a miniature golf course are among the ideas on the table as the Western Springs Park Board embarks on a five-year capital improvement plan....
Western Springs Rotary shows gratitude to veterans, first responders
Sharon Flaim spent 2 1/2 days cooking, cutting up 78 pounds of tomatoes, and making 256 servings of hash browns and 260 servings of green beans. She made enough food...
Darienfest revamps festival programming for 2015
A number of firsts await individuals attending this weekend's Darienfest. From a Taste of Darien featuring Darien Chamber of Commerce members to a new layout of the event at Darien...
Burr Ridge man spends summer on Antarctica project
This summer, Burr Ridge resident Robert Zill did some light reading — literally. Zill, a student at Northern Illinois University, spent his summer internship helping to get readings from light...
Global Luxury in Burr Ridge can sell lower-priced cars
A Burr Ridge car dealership is being allowed to lower its minimum price threshold by two-thirds for a portion of its inventory. Global Luxury Imports, which had a stipulation attached...
Gower district starts year with new teachers’ contract
The school day for students at Gower West has been extended by 40 minutes. A longer school day at the elementary school serving Burr Ridge and Willowbrook is part of...
Western Springs musicians tune out summer distractions
For two weeks, Western Springs School District 101 Band and Orchestra members put off trips to the pool and friends' houses and put down the video games to reconnect with...