News
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 03:52 PM CDT
Preliminary survey results seem to have confirmed what many Berwynites already knew — Berwyn has a burgeoning arts scene and is anxious for more.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 15, 2009, 02:41 PM CDT
The Berwyn Fire Department has called in the help of the Office of the State Fire Marshall to help investigate an early Friday, June 12, blaze that displaced 10 members of two families, destroyed three homes, and wreaked havoc on a nearby property.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 15, 2009, 12:08 PM CDT
A 53-year-old homeless was found dead in his holding cell at the Berwyn Police Department June 11, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 08, 2009, 02:49 PM CDT
Check out five things you may not know about Berwyn's 16th Street Theater.
By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 09:54 AM CDT
Since the ousting of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been leading the charge for major ethics reforms in Illinois.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri May 29, 2009, 06:00 AM CDT
A former Berwyn police officer was indicted Thursday on charges he aided a racketeering ring in numerous crimes, including the 2003 bombing of a Berwyn business, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed May 27, 2009, 12:53 PM CDT
Rose Alagna had just completed treatment for breast cancer when she saw a sign for the inaugural Berwyn-Cicero Relay for Life in 1997.
By Staff reports
Wed May 20, 2009, 12:54 PM CDT
Check out how you can honor those who have dedicated their lives to the military on Memorial Day in Berwyn, Riverside, Cicero, Brookfield, La Grange, Lyons and Weschester.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon May 18, 2009, 02:48 PM CDT
Check out 5 things to know about the Berwyn-Cicero Relay for Life event coming up later this month.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed May 13, 2009, 09:32 AM CDT
Two months after closing its flagship sandwich shop for renovations, Buona reopened in Berwyn May 2 with a much needed facelift.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue May 12, 2009, 12:10 PM CDT
Township trustee candidate James Cervantes and Eighth Ward Alderman hopeful Joel Erickson have asked the Cook County Clerk’s Office to conduct recounts after losing their bids for election by razor-thin margins.
By Staff reports
Mon Apr 27, 2009, 03:26 PM CDT
With 40 cases of swine flu confirmed in the United States, including two in Kansas and one in Ohio, local health departments are alerting doctors and citizens to be watchful.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Apr 20, 2009, 01:27 PM CDT
A Berwyn home repair company is among five Cook County businesses named in a lawsuit filed Thursday, April 16, by Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
By Jerry Moore, jmoore@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Apr 08, 2009, 10:59 AM CDT
Of the 1,463,070 registered voters in suburban Cook County for this year’s election, 301,990 cast ballots Tuesday or 20.64 percent (unofficial results), according to information from Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office. This compared with 20.56 percent in DuPage County and 20.03 percent in Kane County.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Apr 07, 2009, 07:00 PM CDT
Check out unofficial election results from Berwyn.
By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Apr 06, 2009, 05:57 PM CDT
Officials from MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn say they are on board with a new law that took effect last week that reduces the amount hospitals can charge uninsured residents for medical care.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Apr 06, 2009, 01:39 PM CDT
Low test scores, overcrowding and dwindling financial resources are a few of the challenges the new J. Sterling Morton West High School principal must be able to handle, parents told district staff April 1.
By staff reports
Fri Apr 03, 2009, 04:43 PM CDT
Consult our candidate guide before you get to the booth Tuesday.
By Steve Tarter, GateHouse News Service
Mon Mar 23, 2009, 01:04 PM CDT
More Illinois residents are cutting the cord — and doing without a landline telephone.
By Erica Benson, ebenson@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Mar 04, 2009, 05:36 PM CST
Youth Crossroads hosts a Vegas Night charity event at the Skylite West Banquet Hall in Berwyn Feb. 27.
By Staff reports
Wed Mar 04, 2009, 12:43 PM CST
Organizers for the 13th Annual Berwyn-Cicero Relay for Life are seeking corporate sponsorships.