Western Springs News

"The Nutcracker" has been a holiday tradition for more than a century, but it's never been done like this before.

Village Vocal Chords earned a first place medal during Harmony, Inc.'s international contest and competition in Providence, R.I. The Village Vocal Chords chartered with Harmony Inc.

Most people feel tempted to overeat during the holidays, when calorie-laden comfort food is in endless supply from Thanksgiving until New Year's. But the food-focused holiday season holds special dangers for those suffering from binge eating disorder -- a condition in which people eat excessive amounts of food while feeling unable to control their ...

Do you have any superstitions, or are you doing anything differently today? Claire Victorine, student, Western Springs: "I throw salt over my shoulder.

Thanksgiving is the official start of the holidays, but for Lori D'Asta of La Grange, the season begins two days later, when the curtain rises on Salt Creek Ballet's Saturday afternoon performance of "The Nutcracker." "That's when the fun part of the holidays starts," Lori said.

Among other business at their Nov. 16 meeting, the board members: * publicly congratulated McClure Junior High School on being nominated for recognition as Blue Ribbon School by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc., a national organization devoted to ensuring that all students reach their potential by giving them measurable and sustainable ...

Karen King is a busy, busy woman. The Western Springs resident is not only the manager of Adventist Paulson Rehab in Willowbrook, but is also the vice president of the Lyons Township High School Parent Teacher Council, a regular volunteer at the Ridgewood Civic Association in Western Springs and the mother of two children.

William Yoo, 20, of 936 Kings Canyon Drive, was arrested at 2:05 p.m. near the intersection of Hillgrove and Stone avenues in La Grange.

The 35-year-old La Grange resident, attorney, and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10778 in Western Springs, comes from a military family.

Elmhurst Park District announced Matt Poole will take on a new role as athletics and environmental program manager.

A Berwyn man was arrested Nov. 5 in connection with a residential burglary in Downers Grove.

Two Berwyn men were arrested earlier this week in relation to a series of burglaries, one of which occurred in Western Springs.

Chiro One Wellness Center of Burr Ridge, 316 Burr Ridge Parkway is hosting its annual Share the Abundance Food Drive from Nov.

In one of America's great restaurant cities, Paul Virant was connected. He toiled with giants in some of Chicago's most exciting restaurants, including Charlie Trotter's, Everest and Blackbird.

Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov.

Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov.

Darien Elementary District 61 will have a preschool screening on Nov. 5 at Mark DeLay School, 6801 Wilmette Ave.

I've always enjoyed Halloween. It's not just the mass quantities of candy and chocolate .

SchoolSearch presented its Bright A+ Awards for academic excellence. The following local schools are among the top 5 percent of all Illinois school districts.

Paul Virant, master preserver and pickler and chef/owner of Vie in Western Springs, and his sous chef Nathan Sears battle Masaharu Morimoto on Food Network's Iron Chef America on November 1st.