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By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 04:24 PM CST
Frank and Vera Catura were entertaining a guest in their backyard on 10th Avenue, and without a sound, he ran off to meet a lady friend down the street.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 02:02 PM CST
Hundreds of Berwyn students put their bravest faces forward for what was coming Nov. 17.
By Staff reports
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 02:00 PM CST
A growling coyote, scratching at the door of a Riverside elementary school, prompted police with guns drawn approach the school.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:58 PM CST
La Grange officials do not believe a Chicago gang that ordered a rash of burglaries in the western suburbs last week is responsible for several burglaries in the village during the past several months.
By Laura Bollin, lbollin@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:30 PM CST
Several Brookfield restaurants had approached the Village Board about the creation of a new class 12 liquor license allowing patrons to bring their own beer and wine into the restaurant when they dined.
By Staff reports
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 10:13 AM CST
Officials in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A are asking parents to help them get an estimate as to how many students plan to take part in the H1N1 vaccination program tentatively scheduled during the school day Jan. 14.
By Erin Sauder, esauder@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 03:58 PM CST
Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A officials have to make haste in order to get a possible referendum on the February ballot.
By Erin Sauder, esauder@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 03:46 PM CST
Lemont residents who want some insight into how their tax bill shapes out can take a crash course this month, headed up by all of the village’s governing bodies.
By Erin Sauder, esauder@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 03:42 PM CST
Should names of residents be stricken from the minutes of public meetings to protect their anonymity?
By Erin Sauder, esauder@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 01:02 PM CST
Patte Doornbos has not been a Lemont High School student since the 1970s, but the impact one teacher made has left an impression to this day.
By Staff reports
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 10:59 AM CST
The Brookfield Recreation Department will be showing “Mary Poppins” at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.
By Staff reports
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 10:57 AM CST
At about 8:10 a.m. on Nov. 18, Riverside Police received a report that a child had been struck by a car at 26th Street and Westover Avenue in North Riverside.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 03:05 PM CST
The YMCA and the Rotary Club of La Grange, will host the 9th Annual Pilgrim Pacer on Sunday, Nov. 22.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 01:10 PM CST
Nazareth Academy's Advanced Acting and Acting III classes will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the school auditorium, 1209 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 01:07 PM CST
Village Vocal Chords (VVC) won its 17th International Championship Nov. 14 in Providence, Rhode Island during Harmony, Inc.'s International Contest & Competition.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 11:59 AM CST
The Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity is collecting donations on behalf of Way Back Inn and Grateful House, an nonprofit organization specializing in addressing the needs of people recovering from substance abuse and gambling addictions.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 10:08 AM CST
Membership pre-sales for the Lemont Park District Core Fitness and Aquatic Complex begins this weekend.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:12 AM CST
The Berwyn Life asked each alderman to look back on their biggest accomplishment as alderman in the past six months, and look forward into what may be a concern for their ward in 2010.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:09 AM CST
Between the drug busts and budget imbalances, empty storefronts and an election that meant sweeping changes to the city, Berwyn has had a tumultuous six months.
The Berwyn Life sat down with Mayor Robert Lovero last week and asked him to look back on the past six months and look ahead to 2010.
By Erin Sauder, esauder@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 05:48 PM CST
When Don Quaid had his first burger and beer at Nick’s Tavern after moving to Lemont 10 years ago, he was immediately smitten with the downtown establishment.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 03:21 PM CST
The La Grange Village Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, is canceled.