Crime & Safety

Week in Review: Accused Killer Refused to Cooperate with Mental Health Exam, Our Starbucks to Serve Beer and Wine

A look back at the top stories making headlines in Burr Ridge this week.

A fifth mediation session between representatives of the teachers union and school board ended abruptly Thursday night, when teachers say the superintendent "walked out."

District 180 Teacher Salaries Below Average for DuPage County

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Patch took a look at teacher salaries in districts surrounding to see how they compared. Teachers in District 180 said they are paid among the lowest in the area. The district said teacher pay in the district is average for the area. This story shows what we found.

Accused Teen Killer Refused to Cooperate with Mental Health Exam

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The man charged with killing a 14-year-old Lyons Township teen in her own home has refused to cooperate with a mental health exam. He's been told if he continues to do so, he will not be able to plead not guilty for reason of mental disease defect.

Burr Ridge Starbucks To Start Serving Beer and Wine in July

The in is one of the first two in Illinois that will be serving alcohol. The village granted it a liquor license this past week. Find out what other changes are in store for this location.

Vision-Impaired Beauty Queen to Visit Burr Ridge to Help Fight Blindness [VIDEO]

A beauty queen who currently holds the titles of Mrs. America and Mrs. World stopped at in Burr Ridge Saturday. She was in town to help raise awareness about a degenerative eye disease that she and both her children have. Find out more about her cause, and check back on Monday to read our interview with her.

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