News
By Staff reports
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 04:13 PM CST
Two men were charged in connection with two Brookfield residential burglaries that occurred Oct. 26.
By Staff reports
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 12:30 PM CST
Two Berwyn men were charged in connection with two Brookfield residential burglaries that occurred Oct. 26.
By staff reports
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 11:18 AM CST
Stone Park Police have charged 30-year-old Nicholas Carrino of Westchester with the murder of a Niles man who was found shot in the chest following an altercation Wednesday morning, Nov. 4.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 04:41 PM CST
Brookfield Zoo officials denied Suburban Life’s Freedom of Information Act request for the release of Affie the elephant’s necropsy report in a letter Oct. 29.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 04:28 PM CST
Pawnbroker Andrew Grayson filed a lawsuit against the Village of La Grange as a result of a failed bid to open a pawn shop downtown after the village banned such businesses, despite the fact Grayson had already been issued a business license.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 02:41 PM CST
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.
By Laura Bollin, lbollin@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 02:20 PM CST
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.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 02:01 PM CST
Check out police and fire reports for Brookfield and Riverside.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 02:26 PM CST
An updated ordinance designed to keep a clear view of intersections may require some property owners take a closer look at their own properties.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 02:23 PM CST
For Lee M. Burkey Sr. to be more involved in his community, he would have had to have been two people.
By Staff reports
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 06:25 PM CST
Work will begin on the second phase of the Bluff Avenue Reconstruction Project Monday, Nov. 9.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 05:54 PM CST
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.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 05:12 PM CST
Pedestrian safety improvements in La Grange continue with enhancements planned at three intersections, two of which are on 47th Street.
By Staff reports
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 02:37 PM CST
Riverside Brookfield High School students will be performing their annual fall play this weekend.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 02:17 PM CST
Westchester’s efforts to commemorate Veterans’ Day has run into a wall, literally and on purpose.
By Staff reports
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 01:06 PM CST
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.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 12:51 PM CST
Maureen Barrett has discovered that it is good to be queen.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 03:55 PM CDT
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.
By staff reports
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 01:10 PM CDT
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.
By Staff reports
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 12:47 PM CDT
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.
By Staff reports
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 01:08 PM CDT
Check out police and fire reports for Brookfield, Riverside, La Grange and Westchester.