The Burr Ridge Community Park Foundation hosted Splash into Fashion Sunday at Ashton Place benefiting the Harvester Park Splash Pad and Woods Pool.
The Burr Ridge Community Park Foundation hosted an afternoon tea and fashion show Sunday at Ashton Place raising money for the Harvester Park Splash Pad and Woods Pool. The day featured a raffle, performances from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and a fashion show.
As this Burr Ridge resident will tell you, it's not just teens that are a fan of texting.
Mother’s Day went well for Delores Wehn. While some were finishing some mother-daughter shopping at the Village Center, Wehn was sipping a hot cup of coffee at Starbucks and watching the sunset between text messages from her friends. What brings you to Starbucks? I just finished golfing and wanted some good coffee after my dinner. We’re regulars here. It’s a nice place to kick back at. What do you do for a living? My husband and I have been in the insurance industry for 30 years. He owns an agency called Robert Wehn and Associates in Darien, and I do a lot of the administrative office work. In today’s day and age, holding your own and keeping a family business afloat is an accomplishment all in itself—especially with Barack Obama in office…
This Burr Ridge resident hopes to finish a book that details the challenges and triumphs of career-driven mothers.
On a warm Sunday evening, storefront doors were locking one by one as the last of the stragglers were leaving Burr Ridge’s Village Center. While the general flow of satisfied customers was moving toward the parking garage, Saaema Alavi was the only person walking into the mall. With some food in hand, she strolled up to Bath & Body Works and took a seat on a bench outside the store. What brings you to Bath & Body Works? I work here part-time to put some extra cash in my pocket. I’m on break so I grabbed a snack from down the street. What do you do for a living? I’ve been an architect since 1995. I used to love every aspect of buildings. I would enjoy getting lost in the numbers and schematics, and I could visualize it all coming together …
Art ceremony recognizes students for award-winning projects.
Lyons Township High School celebrated the arts on Wednesday at an award ceremony held at the Corral on LT's south campus. Parents, students and teachers attended the ceremony and browsed the art. The event recognized the 75 student awards that were issued by Scholastic Inc. earlier this year at a regional contest. Of the 75 awards, 15 were Gold Key Awards, 28 were Silver Key Awards and 32 were honorable mentions. Several students won multiple awards for a variety of submitted pieces. “LT is blessed to have this high number of students who are artistically gifted,” said Leslie Stickels, chair of the Fine Arts Division. “We always have a good number of them who are scholastically successful. And it’s not just one type of art that our …
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District 181 students and staff thanked those that keep their corners safe Tuesday as part of a state-wide day of appreciation.
Tuesday was Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Illinois and Community Consolidated School District 181 made sure to thank all 16 of their guards. During the morning rush, administrators and members of various Parent Teacher Organizations presented presented each crossing guard with a personalized certificate of appreciation from the District 181 Board of Education, as well as a copy of the State of Illinois’ proclamation. At several schools, the students created thank you cards on Monday and gave them to their crossing guards Tuesday.
Retired executive spends his time making sure kids cross the street safely.
Today is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Illinois, and Burr Ridge resident Steve Less is no less vigilant about having students walk their bikes across the street and wait for cars to make complete stops at stop signs. He mans his post outside Hinsdale's Oak School four times a day, rain or shine, warmth or cold. Oak School's Parent Teacher Organization and School District 181 officials thanked Less and his colleagues. He received the appreciation showed him, but continued to keep a watchful eye on the street. Do you have a job outside of being a crossing guard? I'm retired. I was the director of operations at Flow Service Corporation in Burr Ridge for 18 years. The company designs and makes seals for water pumps, and it's a fast-paced …
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8:32 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Thanks for sharing that, Sharon! I think we all need reminders every once in a while that we're appreciated, and we're glad to be able to give people a chance to recognize their neighbors. more ›
Students from Community Consolidated School District 180 and their families attend a Book Fair and Family Fitness Carnival at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School.
More than 100 students from Community Consolidated School District 180 came out with their families for an April 25 Book Fair and Family Fitness Carnival at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School. The students completed passports which required them to participate in several fitness activities in the gymnasium and then visit the library to browse the book fair. Several parents joined in and were side-by-side with their kids for the activities. Superintendent Thomas Schneider and board of education member Amanda Frankel led the initiative to get students exercising their brains as well as their bodies. The intent was to remind families that physical exercise and learning go hand-in-hand, especially with young children. Schneider said more than 1…
5:13 pm on Sunday, May 1, 2011
I attended as a grandmother and helped to register students. The planning, enthusiasm and creativity of the teachers, staff and volunteers was outstanding. Seeing so many students, parents and older siblings participate in this event shows that it takes everyone in a community to raise a child. Way to go Anne M Jeans, you rock! Myrna Frankel more ›
Local mom climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
The sun was shining and the wind was blowing as a handful of children ran through Harvester Park, their parents chatting amongst each other. To prepare for preschool next year, Tarlan Hedayati wants her daughter to spend more time with others her age. Plus, getting out of the house is always a reward. What brings you to the park? We’re just enjoying the beautiful weather, finally, after such a long winter. I’m giving my daughter a chance to run around and burn off some energy. What do you do for a living? I’m an emergency room doctor at Cook County Hospital. What street do you live on? Lake Ridge Court. What do you like about Burr Ridge? I’ve lived here since my sophomore year of high school, which was 1990. I like how it’s pretty close …
Pee Wee Chefs learn to cook at the Burr Ridge Park District.
Six local kids were busy learning what makes cupcakes rise during Chef Laura Valcour’s Pee Wee Chefs class on Wednesday at the Burr Ridge Park District. The group was baking Easter goodies, such as Just Ducky Cupcake, multi-layered cookies and a grilled cheese and French toast blend. With the help of 12-year-old Sous Chef Maggie Reynolds, Chef Laura sent the kids home with plenty of food and fresh wisdom.
International designer prepares for Prom season, helps Miss Colorado.
Burr Ridge fashion designer Mac Duggal shocked the fashion world when he met with a struggling Miss USA pageant contestant on March 29 and gave her a free gown. Duggal is an internationally-known designer who has been setting trends for 25 years. He sponsors dozens of pageants, including the Miss Illinois and Miss USA pageants, and said helping 23-year-old Blair Griffith was the least he could do to thank all those who created and sustain the industry. Griffith had just won the Miss Colorado pageant when she lost her job and home. The financial troubles began when her father died of prostate cancer several months ago. Duggal flew Griffith and her mother, Bonita, to Chicago so they could visit the Burr Ridge shop and select a dress. …
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4:56 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
I agree with Dolores Wehn 100%.......I love my Country and feel very sad that I don't think our present President does.......I don't want change......I want law and order and working people who also love their Country......giving away what should be earned is not healthy...... I also love to play bridge.......maybe that is the answer..... more ›