Officer builds relationships between police, youth
Even after 24 years in front of students, Burr Ridge DARE officer Angie Wilhelmi still gets nervous before talking to a class. But like any teaching veteran, Wilhelmi hides it...
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Soccer fields delayed; costs soar
A project to revamp two Western Springs soccer fields is already nearly 35 percent over original projections and there is still more than a year to go until the job...
Former Western Springs superintendent touched by gesture
Jean Ptacek remembers well the battles she faced during her 10 years as president of the Western Springs Elementary District 101 Board, including when the district closed two schools —...
Foxford revamps plans for Tischler’s site
Foxford Communities has come back to Western Springs with a revised development plan for the old Tischler's grocery store that lessens the four-story, mixed-use building's height and tries to soften...
Retiring Word happy with village’s direction
With travel and family duties conflicting with his village trustee responsibilities, Patrick Word will not be seeking re-election this spring. Before the 2013 elections, under the Western Springs Caucus system,...
Burr Ridge targets industrial park roads in construction plan
Much of Burr Ridge's road improvement efforts this year will focus on streets in the industrial area, which is not sitting well with all officials. "We are spending $400,000 on...
Rudolph relishes role with BGA
Heidi Rudolph is proud to be part of a watchdog group targeting corruption and wrongdoing in government. The Western Springs resident serves on the board of directors for the Better...
Burr Ridge teen believes in volunteering
Lyons Township High School senior Christy Penrod is looking at colleges close to home, partially because of her desire to continue volunteer activities with a local leadership group. As of...
Students to showcase talent at Gowerpalooza
Gower student James Lekas is no stranger to the Willowbrook school's stage as he will perform Friday morning as part of the Gowerpalooza talent show for the fourth time. He...
Cyberattack attempts to extort money from Hinsdale
A potential cyberattack targeted a computer in the Hinsdale Public Services Department, but no village data was ever comprised. The incident occurred at 8 a.m. Oct. 30 when a Public...