Summer soccer kicks off in Burr Ridge

BURR RIDGE — It didn’t take long for Deana Miron to realize swimming wasn’t the sport for her daughter, Kayla.

But it took an even shorter time for the 3-year-old to take to soccer like a fish to water.

“Look at her. She’s so focused,” …

Lyons Township High School students play the game of life

LA GRANGE — Like a splash of cold water in the face, Lyons Township High School students got a dose of reality in a life simulation game.

Consumer education students agreed the experience June 13 was fun, as well as eye-opening as they fast-forwarded ahead …

Oakbrook Terrace business helps cushion the recovery process

OAKBROOK TERRACE — It’s all about easing the pain, both physical and emotional, at Soft Landing Recovery in Oakbrook Terrace.

“Those who become addicted to prescription painkillers get to a point where they need more and more for the medication to work for them,” said …

Study: Chicagoans spend $300 million yearly on unused data for cellphones

Chicagoans pay nearly $300 million every year on unused data for their cellphones, according to a new report.

The study, from the Citizens Utilities Board and Texas-based wireless research firm Validas, said that Illinoisans each spend about $30 a year on unused data on wireless …

Report: 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges ‘structurally deficient’

Nearly 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges are “structurally deficient” and in need of serious maintenance or replacement -- an uptick of 1 percent from two years ago, a new report on the state of the nation’s bridges indicates.

District 86 teachers tweak curriculum to meet standards

HINSDALE — More than 60 Hinsdale High School District 86 teachers are working on modifying the English and math curricula to meet the new Common Core standards.

Illinois is one of 46 states that have adopted the new standards to measure student achievement, starting next …

Lyons Township High School to consider bond issue for major projects

LA GRANGE — A series of major renovations could be in store for Lyons Township High School, beginning in the summer 2014.

School Board members reviewed sets of conceptual drawings June 17 for projects including a major remodeling of the Reber Center stage and auditorium, …

Hinsdale District 86 seniors may be able to skip finals

HINSDALE — Administrators at Hinsdale High School District 86 are recommending seniors be allowed to opt out of a final exam, if they have a B average in that course. The recommendation comes from the Social and Emotional Learning Committee, which was assigned to review …

Hinsdale Scouts and their dads get down and dirty

HINSDALE — Chris Borg had a full day planned Friday for the crew who was helping him earn the rank of Eagle Scout outside Monroe Elementary School in Hinsdale.

Borg, 17, and his team from Troop 8 in Hinsdale planned to drain a pond, remove …

Burr Ridge crime briefs for June 18.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burr Ridge Police Department. THEFT Watches and necklaces worth more than $500 were reported missing June 14 from a home on Bel Aire Court. A 1997 Honda Civic was stolen from a driveway in …

Police Blotter for June 18.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burr Ridge Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. DRUGS Paige A. Thorne, 34, 8438 N 1900 …

Lyons Township High School Board objects to treasurer’s office bill

LA GRANGE — More information is needed before Lyons Township High School officials would pay a $254,000 bill for financial services.

Superintendent Tim Kilrea advised the School Board Monday to seek additional details before agreeing to the bill he called “staggering” from the Lyons Township …

Burr Ridge joins class-action suit over hotel tax

BURR RIDGE — Burr Ridge has joined at least eight other Illinois towns in a legal fight to collect lost tax money from online travel companies.

Clifford Law Offices of Chicago, with a consortium of law firms, filed a class action suit in the district …

La Grange man loses life after saving grandson

LA GRANGE — La Grange resident Dennis Murphy lost his life in a recent canoeing accident, but he was able to save his grandson from drowning.

Murphy, 70, suffered a heart attack just after guiding his 9-year-old grandson to safety in the arms of the …

Burr Ridge CEO is weekend gearhead

BURR RIDGE — Cars are more than vehicles to Rich Panico of Burr Ridge. When he’s done with them, they’re works of art. Panico will join other car enthusiasts when he takes his fully restored 1957 Corvette to the 6th annual car show on the …