Kevin Beese – Page 23

Children's author Aaron Reynolds explains how a book comes together with the help of Laidlaw students Rose Mary Kemnitz (from left), Maria Serfling and Liam Roomey.

Author shares love of writing with Laidlaw students

May 23, 2019 at 10:36 a.m.

If at first you don't succeed, try 390 more times. That was the message from children's author Aaron Reynolds when speaking with Western Springs Elementary District 101 students last week....

Five seek three seats on District 101 Board

May 23, 2019 at 10:36 a.m.

Five residents are vying for the three open spots on the Western Springs District 101 School Board. The candidates are Brett Lettiere, Todd McLawhorn, Jeanne Padgett, Jamie L. Secord and...

Burr Ridge referendum may be down the road

May 22, 2019 at 5:08 p.m.

Unless it can find a way to fund its road program and other capital improvements, Burr Ridge will likely need to draw down on its cash reserves in future years....

Pleasantdale Middle School health teacher Jen Driscoll talks with students about the importance of hygiene.

Pleasantdale health teacher returns to alma mater

May 23, 2019 at 10:36 a.m.

Jen Driscoll is thrilled to be back home — even if it meant taking a pay cut to get there. Driscoll, a first-year health teacher at Pleasantdale Middle School, is...

Two write-in candidates seek seats on District 107 Board

May 22, 2019 at 5:08 p.m.

Two write-in candidates are hoping to gain a spot on the Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 School Board. Willow Springs residents Stan Piskorski and Mike Rak both hope to get enough...

Director Chris Kostro leads the cast in warmup's before the dress rehearsal at Hinsdale South.

Seniors lead ‘Crucible’ performance at Hinsdale South

May 22, 2019 at 5:08 p.m.

Marco Bucio says he never could have imagined a decision he made five years ago would have such an effect on his life. Going out for the play in eighth...

Kia Cameron and her buddy Brennan Israel count the number of candies in a jar during the Western Springs Circle of Friendship gathering.

Gathering seeks to break down racial barriers

May 23, 2019 at 10:35 a.m.

Greta Kulat and Ranayah Williamson walked across the room with Williamson's left arm draped around Kulat's shoulders. The third-graders went to the picture frame station and smiled and giggled while...

Angela Donegan helps her son, Blake, cut his birthday cake. Blake, who has a rare terminal disease, has been visiting the Pleasantview fire station weekly for five years.

Firefighters, resident build special bond

May 22, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

Riding in the lieutenant's seat, Blake Donegan beamed as the Pleasantview fire truck began rolling out of the station. At one point, the 20-year-old LaGrange Park resident thought he would...

Fifth-graders Paige Pechloff, Brooke Bradley and Brynn Eulgen dance to a mash-up of Top 40 songs.

Forest Hills students provide taste of their talents

May 23, 2019 at 10:35 a.m.

Forest Hills students got quite a show with their lunches. Over their Wednesday and Thursday lunch periods, students watched 31 acts of their peers performing. While they had strawberries, classmates...

Police Chief Pamela Church says she is "not going anywhere" despite a vote of no confidence from Western Springs patrol officers and sergeants, both represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police.

Police chief vows to stay despite no-confidence vote

May 23, 2019 at 10:33 a.m.

A bouquet of flowers sit in a vase on the desk of Western Springs Police Chief Pamela Church, a show of support from area police chiefs. It is a constant...

All Stories