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.

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.

From an undefeated powerhouse to a Cinderella playoff run, four area football teams are geared up for the charged environment of state semifinal football Saturday. Check at each team's prospects in our previews at FNL.MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM.

In debating whether we should abolish capital punishment, it’s important to decide which aspect of this story dominates — the psychopath who deserves the ultimate punishment or the wrongful conviction of two men. Is it better for us to enhance public safety by eliminating society’s most serious threats or to protect civil liberties by making sure innocent people are never put to death?

Check out who made the 2009-10 first quarter honor roll at Gurrie Middle School and St. John's Lutheran School.

The YMCA and the Rotary Club of La Grange, will host the 9th Annual Pilgrim Pacer on Sunday, Nov. 22.