Monday, May 20, 2013
Alternative options to provide teacher-collaboration time will be presented at Monday night's District 181 Board of Education meeting at Elm School.
District 181's administration has dropped the idea of incorporating eight late starts into next school year's calendar after a survey on the topic revealed a lack of community support, according to agenda documents for Monday night's District 181 Board of Education meeting. "Based upon survey results and additional feedback from parents and staff, the administration is not recommending the addition of late start days in 2013-14," a board report prepared by director of communications Bridget McGuiggan reads. "As part of Monday’s presentation, the administration will outline alternative plans for implementing staff collaborative time in the coming school year." District 181 administration maintains the additional collaborative time is …
Every week we profile a luxury home for sale in our community. This week's home is located on Giddings Avenue in Hinsdale.
Address: 5823 Giddings Ave., Hinsdale Cost: $3,285,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7.5 Square footage: 12,000 Built: 2002 Details: The owner of this home will have no trouble feeling comfortable with 12,000 square feet of space in this stunning carved stone mansion. The home features a stunning entry with a grand doorway, travertine tile entry, and winding wood staircase. The interior features coffered ceilings, custom mouldings, custom woodwork, wainscoting, large windows, custom built-ins and custom fireplaces. In addition, the home has an elevator. The home has a custom kitchen with a custom island, farmhouse-style sink, stainless steel appliances. The kitchen also features an eat-in dining area. In the master suite, the large master bath …
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Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.
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Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of May 13 to May 17.
Also this week: an infant's body is found in the river near Brookfield Zoo, a bank-robbery spree hits Willowbrook and a baseball coach is accused of filming sex acts with a player.
Here are some of the top stories from Patch's West Chicago region last week: GENEVA—SWEET! Genevan Finds $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket in His Cookie Jar—Winning ticket stashed away for more than three months. DARIEN—Jury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders—The trial comes to a close nearly one month after it began, and more than three years after three Kramer family members were killed. BROOKFIELD—Body Found in Des Plaines River Believed to be Missing 1-Year-Old—The 1-year-old boy's mother and her boyfriend have been charged with the murder of Bryeon Hunter, who was first reported missing in April. The body was found near the Brookfield Zoo. WILLOWBROOK—Willowbrook Bank of America Robbed on Monday Morning—The alleged robber…
From being the first Down syndrome student mainstreamed in her school district to starting her own advocacy organization, Bridget Brown's journeys are far and wide. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
Living like a movie star for a week, Bridget Brown of Darien had a small part in a movie with Miley Cyrus. Brown also has her own consulting business, works as a dental assistant’s assistant and has many more jobs in life few of us would ever conquer. Having Down syndrome, the 27-year-old woman is considered to be disabled, but you would never know by the full life she leads. Brown was the first person with a disability included in her school district and is a strong advocate of inclusion. Among her dislikes is hearing someone be insulted. "Don’t call people retarded," Brown says. "I got called that, I was angry and wanted to cry.” Another fight Brown goes up against is mothers who want to abort their babies when they find out the baby…
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible.
Get ready for some storms. The storm system that dropped large hail and tornadoes on parts of Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma is now headed toward Illinois. The National Weather Service has placed most of Illinois in the "slight risk" category for severe weather on Monday and Tuesday. The main threats on both days will be damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center noted in its technical discussions that isolated tornadoes are also possible on Monday and Tuesday. "The most violent storms will ignite during the afternoon and evening hours as daytime heating causes instability," Accuweather.com Meteorologist Meghan Evans wrote in her forecast. "Plenty of humid air will be in place to fuel the severe storms…
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Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of May 13 to May 17.
1. Burr Ridge Doctor Accused of Taking Kickbacks for Referrals: Nalini Ahluwalia was one of dozens of medical professionals charged this week as part of a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud. 2. Mickey Straub Sworn In, Then Criticized for 'Win-at-All-Costs' Politics: Two residents said Straub employed questionable campaign tactics during the run-up to last month's election. 3. D86 Board to Vote on Canceling Hallway Improvements Project: More than $370,000 in main hallway improvements at both schools could be deferred if the board goes with the recommendation of its facilities committee. 4. Willowbrook Bank of America Robbed on Monday Morning: The alleged robber is thought to be a Chicago man connected to two other robberies in Palos …
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BURR RIDGE April 28: Marcus Conner, 39, of the 2000 block of Wheatfield, Romeoville, was charged at 12:11 a.m. with DUI while driving his 2005 Chevrolet on Clarendon Hills Road at southbound I-55, police said. DOWNERS GROVE May 14: Joseph M. Deir, of the 800 block of Franklin Street, Westmont, was arrested at 11:48 p.m. at the intersection of Ogden and Williams. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to police. His gray Chevy Cruze was towed from the scene to an impound lot. Deir was released on I-bond and has a June 19 court date in Wheaton. May 12: Angela A. Schapiro, of the 1100 block of South Grove, Oak Park, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. on Butterfield Road and Esplanade. She was charged with …
Barbara Boyer
11:23 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
You go Bridget!! more ›