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Oswego Community School District 308 officials are receiving some complaints from parents over unsafe transportation on Illinois Central buses for their children.
Hinsdale South Young Life will host a Spinathon fundraiser beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday
Clarice Boswell, author of Lizzie's Story: A Slave Family's Journey to Freedom, hosted a discussion Tuesday on how quilts helped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
Looking for a place to celebrate Easter Brunch?Think the southwest suburbs.
The fifth annual Reach for the Stars celebration, hosted by the Parents and Community for Excellence organization, begins with registration at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Facing an uncertain funding gap, board members Monday night authorized the non-reemployment of about 30 first, second and third year, non-tenured teachers, and part-time, non-tenured teachers.
Dr. Barry Booth of Homer Glen recently established a local chapter of the non-profit Smile For A Lifetime Foundation to provide orthodontic care to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire assistance.
Lemont has a host of activities the community can spring into this month.
Patrick Frost makes a name for himself nationally with his fine glass sculptures.
An election judge at Congregational Church of Batavia reminds people that the local issues still have an effect on them.
Check back here for regular updates as election results roll in.
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Darien Historical Society hosts Civil War re-enactors during Sunday open house.
Alumni Rita Bell-Garman, Dennis Hastert, and Neil Mottinger were the guests of honor at District 308's 50th anniversary gala Saturday night.
The Lemont Public Library held its standing as the one of the busiest early voting locations among suburban Cook County sites with contested races.
Question on the April 5 ballot will ask voters for permission to seek out more affordable electricity rates.
The competitive drama program capped off its most successful season to date by competing in both categories of the 2011 IHSA Drama and Group Interpretation State Finals.
Don’t let the cold weather take your family from spring fever to cabin fever. Lemont offers plenty of fun activities to get your family off the couch and into the community.
Need a vacation but want to avoid expensive airline tickets and skyrocketing gas prices? Instead take a staycation. Darien has myriad fun opportunities to take advantage of without spending a lot of money.