Politics & Government

Week in Review: Burr Ridge Restaurant Sales Tax Increase, Patch Writer Lands on CBS

A look at these stories and more in this week's news roundup.

In case you missed 'em, here's a look at some of this week's top stories: 

Burr Ridge Patch writer Kristi Gilbert's article caught the attention of CBS News This Morning, which now wants to feature her in a news segment. Want to write for Patch? Email sabrina@patch.com. You never know where it might lead!

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Diners at Burr Ridge restaurants will pay 1 percent more for their meals, come May 1. Find out why some residents are concerned about the tax.

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Advertising is good. Free advertising is even better. Many people don't know that Burr Ridge Patch has a free directory section that lists all the businesses in Burr Ridge. Businesses can claim their listings and update their pages for free. No strings attached. It's just a service we provide our community.

Cross-Country Coach Dave Jackson is retiring after 33 years. He shares some of his favorite memories with us, and readers are sending him well wishes through our comments section.

Lyons Township grad Kate (Reicher) DeProsperis, was the only Illinois-based runner to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Trials. DeProsperis recently qualified in the 2012 Houston trials. 


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