Burr Ridge In 'Striking Distance' Of Pension Goal

The village's police pension account is funded at a greater rate than most of its neighbors.

A New Look As You Enter Burr Ridge

The village is likely to get new entryway signs. The older ones are in bad shape, officials say.

Cook County Asked About Burr Ridge Snub

The county says it received a request for pedestrian signs from the village.

Burr Ridge Cites No Power To Bar Migrants

The mayor says the village can keep migrants out of hotels. But he has yet to cite the authority.

Burr Ridge Snubs Cook County On Safety Fix For County Road

The crosswalk on a county road is seen as a "dangerous spot." A girl was hit there recently.

Are Burr Ridge's Street Standards Too High?

The mayor says he was surprised many people had negative feelings about the condition of the streets in front of their homes.

Burr Ridge Realtors Would 'Yell And Scream': Mayor

The mayor said residents should consider giving the village home rule powers.

Burr Ridge Won't Follow Letter Of Law: Mayor

Mayor Gary Grasso suggests the village may defy the new state law on trespassing.

Burr Ridge Warned Hotel About Migrants

The village can compel hotels to reject migrants, the mayor says, but he cites no specific legal authority.

Big Raise For Burr Ridge Administrator?

The Village Board plans to vote on a new contract for the administrator.

Venezuelan Refugees Moved Out Of Burr Ridge, Relocated To Cook County

Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso said he wasn't informed by the state that the move was taking place but found out from county health officials.

Pritzker 'Apologizes' To Burr Ridge Mayor Over Response To Migrants

J.B. Pritzker responded to a demand from Mayor Gary Grasso, but criticized the mayor for fear-mongering and creating an unwelcoming setting.

Burr Ridge Mayor Demands Governor's Apology

Mayor Grasso accused the governor of "hubris and hypocrisy." He said the village wants basic courtesies.

No More Migrants Expected In Burr Ridge: Mayor

The mayor said the placement of migrants in hotels needs his express approval. "This is our village, our house," he said.

Burr Ridge Mayor Talks To Lightfoot About Migrants

Mayor Grasso said he had a professional conversation with Mayor Lightfoot after she calmed down.

Burr Ridge Migrants Show 'Perfect Behavior': Mayor

They come from a country led by a socialist dictator. Residents are "scrambling" to help the migrants, an official said.

Former Longtime Burr Ridge Official Dies

Mayor and his allies wanted to oust the finance director from Village Hall. They failed.

Burr Ridge Mayor Lashes Out At Governor

Governor's office suggests local officials are showing "xenophobia."

'Illegal Immigrants' In Burr Ridge? Nope

They were allowed into the United States, a policy that the Texas governor and many others oppose.

64 Refugees Sent To Burr Ridge: Mayor

They are expected to stay no longer than a month in town. The village was not consulted, the mayor said.

No Citations For Burr Ridge Bar's Live Music

The establishment has close ties to the mayor. The police took photos of a DJ in the bar.

Willowbrook Woman's Sterigenics Suit Headed To Trial

She alleges her cancer was caused by nearby plant. Her son suffers from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Gas Station Gets Burr Ridge's OK, Despite Opposition

Residents circulate a petition against the station. A woman cites security concerns, noting nearby apartment complexes.

Burr Ridge Rejects Housing Development

One trustee said the development would be monotonous and dense. The lots would be "garages with attached homes," he said.

Burr Ridge Wheelchair User Rejected Again

The village said it could work with the family to find a place for a new garage.

Video Gambling In Burr Ridge? It May Happen

Officials want to talk about whether to allow such activities.

Burr Ridge Mayor Slams GOP's Bailey Over Holocaust, Abortion Remarks

Mayor Gary Grasso asked Darren Bailey to withdraw, calling him an "albatross at the top of the ticket."

Burr Ridge Attorney Poised To Get Raise

The village said the new rates would be comparable to other towns.

Split Burr Ridge Panel OKs 24-Hour Gas Station

A retirement home objected at first, but then withdrew its protest.

Burr Ridge Project May Draw Some Opposition

The developer wants bigger garages on most of the homes. A trustee says the proposal would make the subdivision too dense.

Issue At Old Bank Concerned Burr Ridge: Records

In May, the property was looking more like a meadow than an office building, an official said.

Was Burr Ridge Fair In Both Zoning Cases?

A panel denied a wheelchair user's request, but approved a classic car enthusiast's. And then there is the contribution to the mayor.

'Pushback' A Surprise For Burr Ridge Couple

Resident says normally neutral zoning rules can be discriminatory when applied to a wheelchair user.

Burr Ridge Mayor Upset With Patch

The mayor said one of the outlet's reporters has failed to provide positive coverage.

Divided Vote: Hinsdale D-86 Leader Gets Raise

One board member explained why he opposed a pay increase for the superintendent.

No Appetite For Apartments In Burr Ridge: Mayor

Despite objections, the owner of the TCF Bank property continues to market the site for heavy residential use, Mayor Gary Grasso says.

Burr Ridge Wheelchair User's Request Denied

Zoning panel says a family showed no hardship to get an exception to the rules.

Burr Ridge Allows Live Music At Restaurants

Before Monday, restaurants had to get a special use permit for live entertainment on their premises.

Perk For Burr Ridge Eatery Granted Properly: Official

Pace gave free use of its parking lot to a local restaurant. No other suburban business enjoys such a perk.

Guns, Birth Leave Now In Burr Ridge Policies

The village overhauls its personnel manual for the first time in 32 years.