La Grange

Workers cover an 'Emergency' sign at West Suburban Medical Center on Thursday, March 26, in Oak Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

West Suburban Medical Center closure leaves patients, workers scrambling

By Cam'ron Hardy

March 26, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

Mary McCullough came Thursday to visit her 18-year-old niece who had been hospitalized for a...

Fan of the Clarendon Hills Little League team gather Wednesday afternoon for a watch party in downtown Clarendon Hills, as the team plays its first game in the Little League World Series Aug. 13, 2025. A Downtown Improvement Plan that would allow for more flexibility in hosting community events is under consideration in the village. (Brett Johnson/Daily Southtown)

Clarendon Hills sets vote on downtown plan for April 13

By Chuck Fieldman

March 26, 2026 at 5:09 a.m.

The controversial topic of a Clarendon Hill Downtown Improvement Plan likely will be settled by...

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is pictured in August, 2025. Hospital officials announced Wednesday it would suspend all patient care operations amid an ongoing financial crisis. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Oak Park’s West Suburban Medical Center suspends patient care

By Cam'ron Hardy

March 25, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is temporarily shutting down its patient care amid...

The Leyden Fire Protection District received voters' support in two referendum questions. (Leyden Fire Protection District)

Leyden Fire Protection District to tackle vehicle, fire station work after successful referendums

By Igor Studenkov

March 19, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

A pair of referenda that will bring in more funding for the Leyden Fire Protection...

The Park District of Oak Park's Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex is pictured in 2014. District officials had proposed building an aquatic center adjacent to the complex, but bond funding for the plan was defeated by voters responding to a referendum question. (Pioneer Press file)

Oak Park voters sink indoor pool plan at Ridgeland Common

By Alicia Fabbre

March 18, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum question regarding $40 million sought by the Park District of...

Months after Illinois Department of Transportation officials agreed to lower the speed limit along La Grange Road in La Grange Park, village officials moved to lower speed limits on two nearby roads. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park lowers speed limits on two more roads after successful La Grange Road effort

By Hank Beckman

March 17, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

After getting the speed limit on La Grange Road lowered to 25 mph, La Grange...

Teachers at Roosevelt Middle School and other schools in River Forest District 90 will receive a salary increase over four years as part of a new contract. (Pioneer Press)

River Forest School District 90 OKs contract with 21% salary hike

By Alicia Fabbre

March 17, 2026 at 4:58 a.m.

River Forest District 90 teachers have a new contract that comes with an average salary...

La Grange Park resident Kristina Joseph believes information signs posted throughout the village's downtown area should be updated. (Kristina Joseph)

La Grange social media star hopes to influence village on downtown kiosks

By Chuck Fieldman

March 16, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

Kristina Joseph, who started the La Grange, Illinois Social & Around Town group on Facebook,...

Construction proceeds in 2024 at Madison School in Hinsdale. The school is scheduled to receive new flooring this summer as Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 implements its latest round of capital improvements. (Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills School District 181)

Schools in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills set for $2 million in building projects

By Chuck Fieldman

March 17, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary School District 181 is planning a dozen capital projects at its schools...

Former White Sox and Cubs center fielder Lance Johnson, who played for Triton College, helps cut the ribbon in the college's East Campus Athletic Complex in 2016. Johnson will return for Triton College Alumni Association's “Reunion at the Ballpark” event from 6 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Symonds-Puckett Baseball Field at the college n River Grove. (Triton College)

Community news: Triton alumni event features White Sox great, and more

By Melinda Moore

March 18, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

News from the community includes items from Triton College, La Grange, Countryside, Hinsdale, Oak Park...

The George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building, Feb. 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Transparency lacking in lucrative special prosecutor arrangements, attorneys say

By Madeline Buckley

March 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The role of Cook County special prosecutor comes with immense power and potentially a lot...

Soprano Meghan Kasanders will perform “Coming Home — A Benefit Concert” at the Westchester Community Church on March 28 to benefit the Westchester Food Pantry. (Meghan Kasanders)

Meghan Kasanders returning to her roots with benefit concert in Westchester

By Myrna Petlicki

March 15, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

Soprano Meghan Kasanders was active at the Westchester Community Church throughout her childhood and is...

Sarah Boyce, former president of the La Grange Business Association, speaks out against a medical services business opening on the first floor of a building in the village's downtown business district. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange nixes exception for first floor medical office downtown

By Hank Beckman

March 11, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

La Grange officials rejected a special use permit for a medical services company to operate...