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Pleasantdale district extends superintendent’s contract

May 22, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Dave Palzet has brought out-of-the-box thinking to Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 in his first 1 1/2 years, including spearheading a carpool karaoke video to kick off the school year and...

Burr Ridge considers limiting town to one waste hauler

May 22, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Burr Ridge may soon have just one garbage service. Citing safety, wear on streets and potential cost savings, village trustees Monday approved sending out a request for proposals for villagewide...

Burr Ridge seeks to regulate small cell antennas, before state does

May 22, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Burr Ridge continues to be proactive in setting up regulations for small cell antennas, but concerns have been raised that the village's efforts may be moot. That is because legislation...

Western Springs approves settlement with reinstated police officer

May 23, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

Western Springs has approved a settlement with a police sergeant who claimed he was fired because he had a disability. The village Jan. 12 approved a $450,000 settlement with Sgt....

Burr Ridge taps investment money for road program

May 22, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Burr Ridge will once again allocate more than $1 million for its road program, but after this year the options are clear: find additional money or scale back the maintenance...

Shout Out: Barb Kartzmark, park district program director

May 23, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

Barb Kartzmark of La Grange Park is the program coordinator for the Western Springs Park District. She answered these questions at her office. Q: Where did you grow up? A:...

Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub will be unopposed in his bid for re-election this April. He is shown at an Armed Forces Day celebration in 2015.

No contests emerge for Burr Ridge elections

May 22, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub said he gave serious consideration to not running again and didn't truly commit to seeking a second term until two weeks ago. "I would not...

Dylan Sengpiel stands in front of the Christmas tree of his Burr Ridge home. Sengpiel is performing the role of Franz in the Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at Chicago's Auditorium Theater.

Pleasantdale student lands ‘Nutcracker’ role

May 22, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Seeing his sister's ballet recital gave Dylan Sengpiel the inspiration to take the stage himself. Now the Burr Ridge resident is taking bows as part of "The Nutcracker" at the...

Rehabilitation center’s look draws concerns

May 22, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Just how a futuristic building fits in with a residential neighborhood is being hammered out in Burr Ridge. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's proposed 25,000-square-foot rehab center on South Frontage...

La Grange District 102 hopefuls vie for support

May 22, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Six potential candidates made their pitch Dec. 7 for backing from the La Grange Elementary School District 102 Delegate Assembly. Edward Campbell, Steve Kudia, Michael Melendez, Martin Rodgers, Carolina Schoenbeck...

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