St. Cletus gets green light for new parish center in La Grange
Groundbreaking is anticipated in the spring for a new 16,000-square-foot parish center at St. Cletus Catholic Church in La Grange. Funds have been raised over the last 4 1/2 years...
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La Grange students surpass state test results, but have room to improve
Two La Grange elementary school districts topped state averages and generally scored better in English than math on Illinois' new standardized tests. The results somewhat reverse a trend toward higher...
Harvard eyes La Grange District 105 on keys to improvement
Improvement efforts practiced in La Grange-Countryside Elementary District 105 have caught the eye of researchers for Harvard University. The Consortium for Educational Change, a nonprofit group of 85 Illinois school...
Countryside man caught after wearing same cap as seen in burglary
A distinctive Blackhawks cap led to burglary charges against a Countryside man caught on surveillance video rifling through a vehicle in La Grange. Daniel M. Garcia, 30, of the 9700...
LTHS leader questions usefulness of PARCC data
Lyons Township High School students easily outperformed state averages on Illinois' new standardized test, but officials question the usefulness of data provided at considerable time and expense. The school's composite...
Western Springs students score well on new state test
Very little difference separated scores among four schools in Western Springs Elementary District 101, and all results soared above state averages on Illinois' new standardized test. "We are most pleased...
‘Star Wars’ fans anxious for film release in La Grange
From a La Grange basement, the voice of RebelForce Radio podcasts has marshaled legions of fans around the galaxy, eager for the Dec. 18 release of "Star Wars: The Force...
Western Springs residents press for answers to water issues
About 50 Western Springs residents pressed village officials Monday for a special meeting and guarantees to end water quality problems. Instead, they were promised more transparency in posting results of...
Future Jedi train to wield lightsabers in La Grange
Young Jedi knights leaped at the chance to perfect their lightsaber skills in a workshop hosted by the La Grange Public Library just before the new Star Wars movie release...
Holidays add stress to caregivers’ plate
Holidays are a joyous time for many, but bring extra challenges for those taking care of an elderly parent, spouse or family member. Ella Vassor of Westchester said she and...