Burr Ridge News

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says workers at historic Burr Ridge Cemetery in the Chicago suburb of Alsip appear to have dug up more than 100 graves, dumped the bodies into unmarked mass graves and resold the plots to unsuspecting members of the public Dart said at a news conference Wednesday that his office was questioning five cemetery employees ...

The former chief executive officer of the shuttered Rock Creek Center in Lemont and an internal medicine physician who was affiliated with the privately-owned psychiatric facility that closed in 2002 were convicted today by a federal jury of participating in a bribery and kickback conspiracy.

Of all the national holidays, July 4 is the one on which Americans are most encouraged to celebrate.

Former Chicago Bulls center Eddy Curry has filed a lawsuit against his former agent and business manager, Lamont Carter.

Fresh, affordable food can be found just around the corner in Burr Ridge. The village and the Burr Ridge Park District are sponsoring the second annual Market on the Green farmers market at Village Center.

Area seniors and residents are welcome to take advantage of services offered by the Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile Driver unit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in the Great Lounge of King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge.

With 44 acres of playgrounds, ball diamonds and room to run, visitors can always find something to do at Walker Park.

The long-winded dispute involving name calling between the Vacant to Vegetables group and property owner Kenny Cohen was settled Tuesday morning.

Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for hiding the use of his company's money to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and other expenses.

A roofing contractor who helped ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich raise millions of campaign dollars faces sentencing Monday for hiding his use of company funds to buy a house and pay gambling debts from the tax collector.

Jun 15, 2009 6:37 pm US/Central Reporting Vince Gerasole WILLOWBROOK, Ill. 1 of 1 The relationship between a group of Willowbrook gardeners and the man who owns the plot they're working on has soured.

Although the rains have been falling, summer is definitely here. And Burr Ridge has some exciting things in store for the season.

A trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol Troop C Headquarters arrested two Illinois men after seizing 76.4 pounds of marijuana from their vehicle at around 1 a.m. Tuesday, according to a Nebraska State Patrol press release.

When walking around the tan and beige home held up by 14-inch-thick concrete walls and surrounded by more than $2 million worth of Jerusalem gold limestone from Israel, guests may feel a luxurious change in temperature.

Years ago, wine lovers had to travel cross-country to the west coast or take a weekend trip to wineries in southern Illinois to quench their thirst.

Communication is central for controlling a crisis situation, but also when running drills.

The village of Burr Ridge agreed May 26 to solicit proposals from pre-qualified contractors for a proposed new police facility.

Benet Academy , Lisle, announced 2009 National Honor Society inductees. Local students recognized are Carolyn Quigley, John Rejowski, Emily Walsh, Kevin Walsh and Martin Walsh of Burr Ridge; Edward Nickels and Katherine Porada of Clarendon Hills; Bridget Condon, Kelly Diedrich, Caroline Kalebich, Nicholas Klein, Ryan Klump and Taylor Williams of ...

Jun 5, 2009 7:25 pm US/Central Reporting Vince Gerasole BURR RIDGE, Ill. Walk with us down a gracious hallway and through the colonnade.

State Rep. Patti Bellock, R-47th, paired up with Giant Steps Illinois, a Burr Ridge facility that provides education and therapeutic services to those with autism, to help organize Disabilities Day May 21 at the Illinois Capitol.