Larson: Wellness, preparedness key to safe learning environment
The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., was followed by inspirational scenes of high school students across the country taking a stand for school saf…
Jonak: Westmont Junior High educates 'the whole child'
Educators and the entire community continue to educate the whole child at Westmont Junior High School.
Suburban Life Sound Off: April 9-15
Against sanctuary citiesEven though a vast majority of the people in the United States of America ar…
Mother's Day brunch buffets abound in Westmont
WESTMONT – Mother’s Day and Easter are two of the biggest brunch days of the year, and this year, they are seperated by 43 days. While doubl…
Suburban Life Sound Off: April 2-8
All walkouts treated the sameFor those of you who are still criticizing [Community High School] Dist…
Suburban Life Sound Off: March 26-April 1
Do something about vacant strip mallsI'm calling because of my sincere concern over the years of the…
Westmont fixture DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill keeps neighborhood bar tradition alive
WESTMONT – Situated at the edge of several intersecting residential areas, DJ’s Sports Bar and Grill has been a neighborhood fixture for mor…
McGuire: Remembering efforts of Family Shelter Service founders during Women’s History Month
Some believe the “rule of thumb” once referred to old English law dictating the maximum stick size that could be used to beat one’s wife – n…
Suburban Life Sound Off: March 19-25
Do not arm teachersI wish to thank the teacher who expressed his/her reasons for disagreeing with ha…
Larson: Let's not forget how much teachers provide for students every day
While we all are grieved and saddened by the recent public school shooting in Parkland, Fla., one couldn't help notice the proposal to arm t…
