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Take a look at some news stories you may have missed this week.Read on for some of this week's news headlines you may have missed. At the very least, check out our slide show from CCSD 180's Family Fitness Carnival and Book Fair. Official Results for the Burr Ridge Village Board Election After much waiting, the final official results for the Burr Ridge Village Board election were released. Find out which write-in candidate won. District 86 Looks to Raise Field-Rental Fees Public rental of Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central’s synthetic turf field could go up. District 86 board members are considering raising the rates for community groups, such as …
Barrett, District 86 Again Go Before Judge Should school district board members have full access to district records? In the ongoing court case between District 86 board member Dianne Barrett and the school board, lawyers hope to set precedent allowing board members the ability to do just that. Read the latest update. Village to Begin Drafting Annexation Agreement of Saia Property At Monday’s Village Board meeting, trustees and Saia landowner attorneys agreed to begin drafting an annexation agreement of the Saia property. Negotiations reached an impasse last month and a forced annexation with…
With the elections over, take a look back at some of the other news stories you may have missed this week. And if you didn't get a chance to look at the results, we have those too! Election 2011: Final Results Did your favorite candidate win on Tuesday? See which incumbents were reelected and which were ousted in local races including Tri-State Fire Protection District and school districts 86 and 107. Teens Raise Awareness to Underage Drinking with Project Sticker Shock As prom approaches, these local high school students are raising awareness to underage drinking and the legal consequences …
Take a look back at some of this week's news highlights. We recommend reading up on the candidate questionnaires published during the week and our special series on navigating the confusing world of Cook County property taxes. Exemptions 'Tinker' with Your Homeowner Property Tax Each day this week Patch published a different story geared towards helping Cook County home and business owners understand their property taxes. Listed here is Wednesday’s article explaining why homeowners with similar-sized properties can pay very different amounts in taxes. Election 2011: Burr Ridge Board of …
Electrical Wiring to Blame for Vine Street House Fire Earlier this month, a vacant home on Vine Street caught on fire drawing in the muscle of 19 fire protection districts. Learn more about the cause of the blaze and damages incurred. AARP Volunteers Offer Tax Help at Indian Prairie You don’t have to be retired to get tax help from the Association for the Advancement of Retired People. Appointments are filling up fast at the Indian Prairie Library. Learn more about the program. After Regional Win, LT Math Team Eyes Top 10 State Finish The Lyons Township High School math team will be heading …
Burst Pipe Puts Villa Taj Under Water A realtor found the famed Villa Taj mansion on Plainfield and County Line flooded after pipes burst in the home. Read on to learn more about the damages in this million dollar estate. Meet the Candidates for District 86 School Board Who’s running for school board in district 86? Meet the candidates and learn about what their plans are if they win your vote. Viewfinder: Elm School Students Carry on Civil War Week Tradition Fifth-grade students at Elm School remembered the struggles of the confederate and union soldiers during Civil War week. See photos of …
Here's a look at some news you might have missed this week. I'm especially excited about the opening of the Loyola medical facility this past Monday and if you haven't seen the photos from Fred Astaire's Mardi Gras celebration, they just might tempt you to sign up for lessons. Burr Ridge Mansion of Former Blago Fundraiser Sold at Foreclosure Who knew Burr Ridge had ties to Blagojevich? The former governor’s fundraiser, Christopher Kelly, owned a mansion in a Burr Ridge subdivision and was recently sold. Find out how much it sold for. Loyola Center for Health Opens its Doors If you didn’t make…
The fire on Vine Street was the biggest news story this week, as is this weekend's opening of the Loyola Center for Health. In case you missed them, here's a roundup of this week's news highlights. No Injuries Reported in Vacant House Fire on Vine Wednesday’s house fire on Vine Street brought in the muscle of 19 fire protection districts. No injuries were reported in the house that has been vacant for four years. Read what neighbors had to say about the home. Village Honors Lemont Woman for Life-saving Skills Rhiannon J. Reisinger was awarded at Monday’s Village Board meeting for her efforts …
Economic Forecast Looks Good, Economist Says The Willowbrook-Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored an event Tuesday and members heard positive news regarding the country’s economic recovery. Find out what Senior Economist William Strauss from the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago had to say. Viewfinder: Scientifically Sound Gower Middle School students show off their science smarts at their Science Fair held Feb. 17. Check out photos of the students’ projects and see who will advance to the regional science fair. Prosecutors Exploring All Theories in Gilbert Murder Case Prosecuters …
Catch up the news you may have missed this week while enjoying the nice weather. Here's a list of the top 5 headlines for the week of Feb. 14-18. Wrongful Death Suit Filed in 2009 Murder at Saia Motor and Freight John G. Gilbert faces a wrongful death suit filed by the widow of a man Gilbert is charged with murdering in 2009. Read on to learn more about the law suit and Gilbert’s charges. Cathy Richardson's Range Embraces Janis Joplin, Grace Slick Singer Cathy Richardson has been performing since she was a child and is today compared to some of classic rocks greatest female voices. Read on to…
Whitney Young Basketball Coach Suspended for Practice at Burr Ridge Middle School The Illinois High School Association suspended Whitney Young Basketball Coach Tyrone Slaughter until Feb. 14 for holding a basketball practice at Burr Ridge Middle School. Read on to learn more about the IHSA’s decision. Viewfinder: Cooking with Heart Our Patch photographer stopped by Lil Chefs cooking class at the Burr Ridge Park District on Tuesday. Take a look at these sweet images. District 86 Grapples with Millions in Repairs How much should District 86 spend on air conditioning for Hinsdale Central and …
Daily Patch Cast: Western Springs Deputy Manager Killed in Fall, St. Charles Teacher’s Salaries Frozen And More This week saw the beginning of a new daily feature called Daily Patch Cast. Each weekday Patch will post a video summarizing the top news from surrounding Patch sites in neighboring suburbs. Tuesday’s Daily Patch Cast recapps the death of a Western Springs village employee and more. Viewfinder: Aftermath of a Blizzard A Patch photographer caught these images of children enjoying their snow day and of the village recovering Wednesday after the blizzard. Angel4Cause Dog Rescue Heals …
Village Center Lowers Condo Costs, Gains Sales The tough economy has slowed down condo sales at the Burr Ridge Village Center. To attract buyers, the sales team has lowered prices. Find out how many units have been sold and what $399,000 will get you. Despite Loss of Village Financing, Destihl Brew Works Still a Possible Addition to Village Center Destihl Brew Works lost the $400,000 letter of credit the Village of Burr Ridge gave to the brewery last year in order for it to take up residence in the Village Center. Despite this loss, the village would still like to see the restaurant and …
Fire Damages Garage, Cars As of Monday, fire officials are still investigating a house fire that occurred Jan. 12 on County Line Rd. School Officials Review Harassment, Bullying Policies in the Internet Age District 181 board members discussed Tuesday what actions, if any, the district should take when sexting or any other form of online harassment occurs off-campus. Should the district get involved if a student posts an indecent photo of themselves on Facebook? Parent’s Guide to Local Preschools Part II Preschool registration has already begun at several locations in Burr Ridge and …
