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July 12, 2025
Shaw Local

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La Grange Park District to close facilities during installation of new HVAC system

La Grange Park District to close facilities during installation of new HVAC system

The La Grange Park District is upgrading its HVAC system during July, and there will be some temporary closures at the Recreation Center and La Grange Fitness Center.

By Bob Rakow●
July 08, 2025 at 5:38 pm CDT

La Grange library board member starts new chapter after 24 years of service

La Grange library board member starts new chapter after 24 years of service

Becky Spratford has stepped down as a La Grange Library trustee after serving for 24 years.

By Steve Metsch●
June 26, 2025 at 12:02 am CDT

Hazel Crest man charged with murder for 2023 shooting of Elgin man

Hazel Crest man charged with murder for 2023 shooting of Elgin man

Brandon Franklin, 18, of the 16900 block of Crane Road, Hazel Crest, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the March 2023 shooting

By David Petesch●
June 06, 2025 at 3:45 pm CDT

Illinois State Police make more than 100 arrests/citations in May roadside checks

Illinois State Police make more than 100 arrests/citations in May roadside checks

Illinois State Police Troop 3 announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during May.

By Judy Harvey●
June 03, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

‘It’s been a journey’. La Grange teacher calls it a career after four decades in the classroom

‘It’s been a journey’. La Grange teacher calls it a career after four decades in the classroom

After four decades in the classroom, Ogden Avenue School's Nancy Ray Tusek will bring her teaching career to a close on Friday

By Steve Metsch●
June 03, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT

Two measles cases confirmed in Cook County - potential public exposure at O’Hare

Two measles cases confirmed in Cook County - potential public exposure at O’Hare

The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have reported two confirmed measles cases, marking the first for Cook County this year

By John Sahly●
May 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘I was in shock’. La Grange student recalls selection as Chick Evans Scholar

‘I was in shock’. La Grange student recalls selection as Chick Evans Scholar

La Grange resident Jack Harrington recently was named a recipient of the Evans Scholarahip

By Steve Metsch Shaw Local News Network Correspondent●
April 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers in Will, Grundy, Kendall, suburban Cook

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers in Will, Grundy, Kendall, suburban Cook

The newly rechristened Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is working to expand its services with added volunteers and funding. It also asks supporters to reach out to legislators at the state and federal level.

By Renee Tomell●
April 09, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

My Suburban Life-area April 2025 election results

My Suburban Life-area April 2025 election results

Voters determined this election who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

By Emily K. Coleman●
April 01, 2025 at 7:00 pm CDT

My Suburban Life’s Voter Guide for April 2025 local election

My Suburban Life’s Voter Guide for April 2025 local election

This spring, DuPage and Cook county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

By Emily K. Coleman●
March 31, 2025 at 11:43 am CDT
Nazareth Academy to present ‘The Little Mermaid’ April 11-13

Nazareth Academy to present ‘The Little Mermaid’ April 11-13

'The Little Mermaid' is Nazareth Academy's spring production

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 25, 2025 at 2:12 pm CDT
Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park celebrates 125th anniversary

Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park celebrates 125th anniversary

The Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school marks a milestone of resilience born of a women’s religious congregation founded in the French town of Le Puy in 1650 that defied hardship, political strife and guillotines in its quest to serve the “dear neighbor."

By Renee Tomell●
March 13, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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