Norridge increases tax levy by $500,000 for police pension fund
The real estate tax levy for the Police Pension Fund in Norridge will increas by $500,000 in the upcoming year, costing the average homeowner between $50 and $70 more annually....
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Parade of Lights launches Naperville’s holiday season on day after Thanksgiving
The Little Friends Parade of Lights is set to illuminate downtown Naperville, launching the city into the holiday season the night after Thanksgiving. An annual holiday tradition for 18 years,...
Old milk house once part of the Case Dairy Farm finds new home at Naper Settlement
A small, historic milk house from Maple Knoll Dairy Farm was relocated Sunday to Naper Settlement, adding to the settlement's collection of 30 historic structures. The building, which dates back...
Ridgewood to launch new special education courses focused on life skills, career training
Ridgewood High School will offer new special education courses next year geared toward students who have mild to moderate disabilities or are on the autism spectrum, but still high functioning....
Norwood Park firefighters learn to use new rescue equipment for pets
Goldy, the firehouse dog for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, was able to lend a paw this month and help paramedics and firefighters train with the department's newest equipment...
Union Ridge will replace parking lot with permeable pavers under MWRD Green Infrastructure Partnership
Union Ridge Elementary District 86 will install a new main parking lot with permeable pavers that will prevent rainwater from flooding into streets and the school's basement, Superintendent Mike Maguire...
Norridge woman wants reimbursement for windows police broke during arrest in school shooting threat
A single mother from Norridge faced with a $1,300 bill and potential eviction after police broke three windows in her home while searching for a man suspected of threatening to...
Shout Out: John DeVries of Harwood Heights, police chief, antique car rebuilder
Harwood Heights Police Chief John DeVries has dedicated his life to fighting crime and protecting the citizens of Harwood Heights. But he has plenty of hobbies, including rebuilding antique automobiles...
Saint Eugene Catholic School on city’s Northwest Side faces closure; community rallying to raise $250,000
Families and faculty at St. Eugene Catholic School have been given less than three months to raise $250,000 for next year's operating costs, or the school will close its doors....
Eisenhower Garden Club features pollinator plot and edible garden
Patrons of the Eisenhower Library will be welcomed by a decorative holiday scene in the circle planter out front thanks to a few loyal volunteers who braved the cold Thursday...