Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Timothy Fara and Kevin Caplis are the only Burr Ridge residents seeking two open seats on the Burr Ridge Park District Board of Commissioners in this spring's election.
Longtime Burr Ridge Park District commissioners Kevin Caplis and Timothy Fara will be unopposed in this spring's Burr Ridge Park District Board of Commissioners election, according to park district administration. The current terms of the two commissioners expire after the April 9 election, and no other residents decided to seek one of the two open seats during the filing period between Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. Caplis has served on the board since 1988. Fara has been a commissioner since 1995. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news: More 2013 election news:
Friday, June 15, 2012
The baseball camp will take place in Harvester Park in Burr Ridge from June 25 to June 29.
The deadline to register young baseball players for outdoor baseball summer camp with the Burr Ridge Park District is approaching. Parents have until June 20 to register their little ones for the camp that will run from June 25 to June 29 in Harvester Park. The Perfect Swing Training Facility will hold the five-day camp from 9 a.m. to noon every day that week. Professional instructors and top college athletes will be teaching campers the fundamentals of the game. The Perfect Swing promises a 10:1, or better, camper to instructor ratio. Campers will work on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, base-running, infield, and outfield. Players will be separated into age groups and skill levels. They will play scrimmage games as well …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Park Board Tuesday accepted two bids for the addition to the Community Center.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hiring part-time meter readers could save the village money.
- GOVERNMENT
- On The Doings
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
John Manieri suggested funding village hall renovations in stages in tight economic times.
During a Village Board discussion on village hall renovations, Trustee John Manieri suggested the village council be prudent with its finances and fund renovations in stages of priority. “It seems like we’re getting real good like the federal government at spending money,” Manieri said Monday night. The village has access to $500,000 in captured building performance bond money, which was set aside for the renovation of the Village Hall. Manieri said there are other areas where the money could be used, especially in times of tight budgets. He said some of the funds could be used to help pay off the $5 million debt on the new police station. “I can’t support the entire package right now,” he said. The renovation plan, which has been …
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The All Hallow's Eve celebration featured indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Sabrina Wu
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Dozens of families came to celebrate Halloween at the Burr Ridge Park District Monday night. The event featured activities inside the Burr Ridge Community Center, such as a cookie walk, crafts and games with prizes. Employees of the park district dressed in costume dished out candy and hot apple cider as kids took part in the festivities. Outside, an enchanted playground with popcorn and hayrides allowed kids to enjoy Harvester Park all decked out for Halloween with lights and full-sized blowup displays.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Three anonymous donors have stepped forward to offer a reward for any information that might help police catch the person who murdered Kelli O'Laughlin.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Sabrina Wu
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Chicago Tribune is now reporting that two more anonymous donors have stepped up, making the total reward amount for information leading to Kelli O'Laughlin's killer $30,000. Originally published Oct. 29, 2:08 p.m.: An anonymous donor is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that might help police catch the person who killed 14-year-old Kelli O'Laughlin in her home Thursday, FOX Chicago reports. According to the report, the donor does not even live in Indian Head Park. He told police he's just a father who has the means and would like to help solve the case and catch O'Laughlin's killer. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the police or dial 911.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Families came out to Harvester Park over the weekend for a day of rides, games and fun.
Dozens of families came out for the Burr Ridge Harvest Festival in Harvester Park on Saturday. The festival featured face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon rides, hayrides and carnival games. In case you missed it, here's a sneak peak at some of the fun. You can read more about the event and what attendees had to say here. Follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the home page to get updates on this and other stories about Burr Ridge.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Organizations will have to reapply for non-profit status. But in the case of Woods Pool, it can't.
Two weeks ago officials at Woods Pool received a strange notice from the Internal Revenue Service informing them the pool no longer qualified as a non-profit entity. However, they know that the pool does not qualify for non-profit status. Since 1995, the pool has been owned by the Burr Ridge Park District, a government agency, which is not eligible for non-profit status. “It’s not been a non-profit for a long time,” said Jamie Janusz, superintendent of finance for the park district. “I suppose someone in the IRS finally began to check on all the non-profits out there.” At one time Woods Pool did fall under the umbrella of a non-profit organization known as the Woods Pool and Tennis Club, LLC. The organization, which was essentially a …
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Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Pleasant Dale Park District will host the annual fireworks display, continuing a Burr Ridge tradition that's taken place for nearly 30 years.
The Pleasant Dale Park District will host a free fireworks display as part of an Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3, beginning at 9:30 p.m., in Walker Park. A section of the park is located in Burr Ridge, and the Burr Ridge Park District and Village will not host separate events for the holiday. According to Katherine Parker, Pleasant Dale Park District director, several thousand attendees are expected for the event. This year, the event is limited to fireworks and the sale of items including popcorn, glow sticks, water, snow cones, peanuts and prepackaged cotton candy, by volunteers. In the past, the celebration has included food vendors, bands and games for kids. Parker said the park district is under a tight budget this …
Mike Sandrolini
9:30 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011
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