As Illinois student performance standards get tougher each year, more schools are falling short of the mark, according to statewide report cards released this week.

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An updated ordinance designed to keep a clear view of intersections may require some property owners take a closer look at their own properties.

For Lee M. Burkey Sr. to be more involved in his community, he would have had to have been two people.

Work will begin on the second phase of the Bluff Avenue Reconstruction Project Monday, Nov. 9.

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital is restricting visitors due to concerns about spreading the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pedestrian safety improvements in La Grange continue with enhancements planned at three intersections, two of which are on 47th Street.

Riverside Brookfield High School students will be performing their annual fall play this weekend.

Westchester’s efforts to commemorate Veterans’ Day has run into a wall, literally and on purpose.

Riverside Brookfield High School Township District 208 is stalling its search for a new superintendent in hopes of finding a new, permanent principal, School Board President James Marciniak confirmed Monday, Nov. 2.

Maureen Barrett has discovered that it is good to be queen.

A locked door keeps unwanted visitors out of the house at night or during the day when homeowner is away. It also keeps out a police officer or firefighter when duty calls.

A man has been charged with attempted murder and home invasion following the discovery of his 81-year-old aunt, who was found by police unconscious lying on the floor of her La Grange Park home Oct. 29.
 

The South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation will hold its third annual Holiday Spectacular at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave.

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