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A QuickTrip connivence stor. File photo.

QuickTrip withdraws DuPage development plan even as commercial concerns remain

October 31, 2023 at 12:08 p.m.

Based mostly on Burr Ridge's opposition, QuikTrip has withdrawn its proposal for a gas station in DuPage County — even though county leadership hadn't finished its review procedure. The proposed...

Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso. File photo.

Burr Ridge board rejects latest QuikTrip development bid

October 24, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.

It's not quick — or easy — to get a green light in Burr Ridge for QuikTrip. Monday's board meeting killed any immediate hope by the company of developing a...

Hundreds of kids and their families are estimated to have filed into the main area of the Bradley Stephens Community Center for the Leyden Township annual "Boo Fest" Oct. 13, 2023 in Franklin Park.

Tiny goblins, superheroes and more on display at Leyden Township ‘Boo Fest’ in Franklin Park

October 19, 2023 at 1:39 p.m.

After some last-minute reorganization due to cold, rainy weather, the Leyden Township Boo Fest "haunted" the Bradley Stephens Community Center in Franklin Park. Originally, the annual Halloween event was scheduled...

School paraphernalia of the past dotted The Corral Saturday as LTHS alumni gathered to mingle prior to the homecoming football game.

LTHS alumni reunite Saturday sans parade but with spirit intact

October 17, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.

While the rain, wind and low temperatures scotched plans for the annual Lyons Township High School's Homecoming parade on Sunday, the spirit did not flag — it just moved indoors....

Olive Tree owner Khair Zayed hands out hot coffee he brought from home Saturday. The coffee wasn't part of the menu and cost nothing--but it was a welcome relief to chilly attendees of Saturday's Taste event.

Taste, car show draw crowds Saturday to Burr Ridge

October 10, 2023 at 1:06 p.m.

Once again, the Burr Ridge Village Center opened its green space to music, games and food — lots and lots of food with a big side of classic car show...

Artsy jack-o-lanterns displayed in their own ‘World’ at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich

October 6, 2023 at 2:21 p.m.

Specially decorated and lighted gourds have taken over Paulus Park in Lake Zurich with the opening of the annual "Jack O'Lantern World" display. The Halloween-themed, monthlong showcase opened Sept. 29...

Nora Sanchez, center, a librarian at the Oak Park Public Library, talks Sept. 28, 2023 about ways the library can help Hispanic members of the community. River Forest Village Trustee Erika Bachner, from left, and Juan Munoz, vice president of business development at Kribi Coffee, were also part of the discussion, which took place at the library in Oak Park.

Heritage month discussion reveals ‘wide variety of experiences’ among Hispanics in Oak Park area

October 5, 2023 at 1:41 p.m.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the village of Oak Park organized a roundtable discussion that brought together men and women from all over Latin America who spoke on the...

Lake Zurich resident spews criticisms, complaints of village during board meeting, all of which the mayor chalks up to ‘drivel’

October 3, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.

Longtime Lake Zurich critic and resident Eric Dubiel came out swinging again with criticism of village leadership, activities and projects, unloading a laundry list of gripes during the public comment...

Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso addresses the board Monday evening.

Burr Ridge gets good financial news from annual audit report

September 26, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.

Burr Ridge leaders received good financial news at their Monday board meeting with the results of the town's Fiscal Year 2023 audit, though police pension funding was down a bit...

Benjamin Hoffman enjoys a camel ride Sunday. The camel ride, always a top attraction at the Taste of Egypt, brought in hundreds of families.

With perfect weather, taste brings families to annual Burr Ridge event

September 26, 2023 at 10:35 a.m.

The Taste of Egypt couldn't have gone better, organizers said Sunday. The two-day weekend event, hosted by St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, is always something of a gamble this time...

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