Burr Ridge car show drives people to Village Center
Something didn't sit right with Burr Ridge resident Bob Lombardo when he sold his red 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster to a buyer from the North Shore last year....
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Capri restaurant expansion puts pinch on parking
Parkers may be feeling the squeeze in the near term at a Burr Ridge shopping center with the expansion of Capri Restaurant, but village officials have shown their support for...
Landscapes grow on Western Springs artist
Julie Skoda wants people to explore their creative side. A Western Springs resident for 23 years, Skoda has been painting for most of her life. A teacher, as well as...
Ridge runs, health program breathe confidence into kids
Daniela Adams, hearing the encouragement of her family and seeing the sign her brother, Joel, was holding urging her to "Run Fast," picked up her pace as she made the...
Westchester students promenade into colonial times
If time machines ever becomes reality, Brayden Duff and Caterina Calabria would be happy to set the destination to colonial times. The Westchester Intermediate School fifth-graders said they thoroughly enjoyed...
Darien dedicates grave of Civil War veteran
Kenneth Thompson had traveled by St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery his whole life, not knowing a relative who fought in the Civil War was buried there. It was only when...
Laidlaw students taught to look beyond differences
Mary Cate Lynch played while her mom spoke to students at Laidlaw School. During questions from the audience, a student asked what the preschooler's favorite TV show is. Twice her...
Shout Out: Sam Cook, McClure art teacher
Sam Cook is an art teacher at McClure Junior High in Western Springs. Q: Where did you grow up? A: Homer Glen. Q: Do you have any pets? A: Two...
Repairs at Robert Vial House hit park district
Retired tradesmen, the Pleasant Dale Park District wants you. The park district is looking to create a group of tradesmen who could do work on the historic Robert Vial House,...
Western Springs park director steps down after 30 years
Craig Himmelmann has overseen 90 acres of park land for more than 30 years. However, Himmelmann's tenure as director of parks for the Western Springs Park District, will come to...