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Meet Nazareth Academy Valedictorian Sarah Swade
Name: Sarah Swade Hometown: Western Springs College: Fordham University Major: Biology Sample of High School Activities: Roadrunner Club, Varsity Tennis, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society What's your best memory from high school? Senior Year Prom What are you looking forward to about college? A change of scenery and a chance to ... (more)
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Hinsdale director takes on Agatha Christie at Theatre of Western Springs
Edward Wavak, director for Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," goes over notes with Patricia Huth who is playing the role of Miss Bennett at the Theatre of Western Springs.
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All the Buzz: McClure Seventh-Grader Heads to National Spelling Bee
Western Springs' favorite speller got a send off fit for a champion Thursday in Oak Brook.
Asleep at the Wheel, Failure to Yield, Improper Passing: Crash Report
Sunday, May 19 Failure to yield Michelle K. Frana-Karp, 48, of the 8700 block of Falcon Street in Hodgkins, was cited with failure to yield around 1:43 p.m. near the intersection of 53 rd Street and Wolf Road, police said.
LGBA Presidents Unite as Clipper Ship Owner Sets Sail
Western Springs resident Bert Jacobs has been running the Clipper Ship Gallery in La Grange since 1987, but he's now setting sails and closing the business.
House Walk: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home
The Western Springs Historical Society's House Walk was Sunday, May 19, and this week we'll be featuring one of the homes each day.
The Hot Moms Move their Sound out of the Suburbs and onto the Radio
Let's answer the most pressing question first: Yes, Andrew Stephens' mom is good looking.
Female Veteran to Serve as Grand Marshal in Memorial Day Parade
The VFW Post 10778 will host the annual Memorial Day parade in Western Springs starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.
Western Springs a the Nation's "Votingest" City?
As part of the country's 200 th birthday celebration, the League of Women Voters sponsored a nationwide contest to recognize the city with the largest percentage of registered voters and largest voter turnout.
Will Tom Cross Run For Attorney General?
One of the worst kept secrets over the past few weeks is that House Republican Leader Tom Cross has been considering a run for Illinois attorney general.
3 Underage Drinkers, Stolen Bike, Warrant Arrest: Police Blotter
Sunday, May 19 2 underage drinkers A 17-year-old Western Springs boy was cited with consumption of alcohol by a minor after an officer checked on his well being around 12:15 a.m. in the 900 block of 54 th Street, Western Springs police said.
House Walk: Cottage Style with Lots of Light, Four-Season Porch
The Western Springs Historical Society's House Walk was Sunday, May 19, and this week we'll be featuring one of the homes each day.
House Walk: Complete Redesign of a Home Sold in the Family
The Western Springs Historical Society's House Walk was Sunday, May 19, and this week we'll be featuring one of the homes each day.
The LeaderShop's Kim Anderson offers Craig Peters of Western Springs a reusable shopping bag as he drops off items at the recycling drive at Lyons Township High School.
District 204 Lambasted over Deal with Township Treasurer's Office
Tensions erupted at the District 204 School Board meeting Monday night when a former District 101 School Board member attacked 204's relationship with the beleaguered Lyons Township Treasurer's Office.
Baby, Baby, Baby: Three Dolphins Pregnant at Brookfield Zoo
Just a little more than a week after Mother's Day, the Brookfield Zoo announced Monday it has three new moms to be.
47th Street Intersection Safety Concerns to be Heard at Second Meeting
La Grange residents have another chance to share their views on what should be done to improve safety at the intersection between 47 th Street and East Avenue.
Radogno questions "sham" medical marijuana bill
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno opposed passage of the medical marijuana bill, but said it calls for further frank discussion.
Same-Sex Marriage Protest, 2 Attempted Home Burglaries
Protesters on both sides of the marriage equality debate gathered in Western Springs Saturday over a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois.