Burr Ridge News

For those readers interested in keeping up on local crime, Patch has compiled all of the crime stories published this week on Burr Ridge Patch and other nearby sites.

Business Ledger news services CHICAGO -- NelsonHill recently completed the acquisition of a 53,000 square foot industrial manufacturing building in Burr Ridge.

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Get into the holiday spirit with our top five things to do around Burr Ridge this weekend.

Marina Andon, 70, of the 9700 block of South 82nd Court, Hickory Hills, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, police said, after rear-ending with her 1987 Volvo 240 Series a 2013 Acura RDX that had slowed for a right-turning vehicle ahead on eastbound Ogden Avenue near Central Avenue at 2:39 p.m. No injuries were reported, but ... (more)

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin , R-Burr Ridge, participates in a Pension Committee hearing Tuesday as Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan , D-Chicago, House staffer Heather Weir Vaught and Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno , R-Lemont, observe at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the area police departments.

A wallet containing credit cards and a small amount of cash was taken from an unlocked car in the 8700 block of Wedgewood Drive between 8:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and 9:10 a.m. Nov. 28. The credit cards were used but have since been canceled.

A man who had to be subdued with a Taser and three other people have the dubious distinctions of being involved in the one and only bar-related fight in downtown Naperville over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Burr Ridge Trustee Guy Franzese questions whether a village that struggles to balance its budget should be paying its elected trustees and mayor.

With DuPage County deaths from heroin overdoses averaging one per week for 2013, the County Board is allocating additional funds to fight the problem.

A conservative primary challenge to Cook County Board District 17 Commissioner Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman could be one of the hottest Northwest suburban races in the March 2014 primary - even though both candidates live nowhere near the Northwest suburbs.

Mariano's is coming to the Burr Ridge. The Chicago Tribune reported Monday that Roundy's, the parent company of Mariano's, has purchased 11 Chicago-area Dominick's locations that were slated to close at the end of December , including the one at 14 Garden Market St. in Western Springs.

A Burr Ridge man accused of causing the death of an Orland Park man during an early morning Palos-area car crash is getting closer to a trial.

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With DuPage County deaths from heroin overdoses averaging one per week for 2013, the County Board is allocating additional funds to fight the problem.

The holiday season is in full swing this weekend. Check out a variety of celebrations and more for the season in our top five picks of things to do around Burr Ridge.

With the flurries and brisk weather enveloping the area, everyone is looking for hearty, winter favorites to satisfy their appetites.

Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic received the Darien Chamber of Commerce's Excellence Award in the Professional Services category at the Chamber's annual recognition ceremony on November 14. Award recipients were selected for their unique and innovative business practices, excellent customer service, accomplishments, and community involvement.

Members of the Burr Ridge community traveled to tornado-ravaged Washington, IL, Nov. 25 to deliver clothing, food and supplies.