Demonstrators To Blame Newtown For Killings

Westboro Baptist Church came to Skokie in September 2010 to protest on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Now, the group says they will protest outside of Sandy Hook Elementary, claiming, "God Sent the Shooter."

District 207 Residents' Taxes Will Rise

If you live in the district, expect a tax increase of approximately $45 on a $6,000 tax bill. Board members raised the levy 4.19%, saying they wanted to prepare for Springfield shifting pension costs onto individual school districts.

D-207 Board, Teachers Speak On Hazing Issues

The teachers union president expressed hope for a thorough investigation; Board president Sean Sullivan said top D-207 administrators did not know of the allegations before November 2012.

School District 207 to Ask for 4.2% More in Property Taxes

Voice your opinion Dec. 3. One board member voted no, saying it's not needed; others said the district should put aside money in preparation for big expenditures coming due--especially teacher pensions.

D-207 Did Better Than Expected On Test Scores

Because the district's demographics are changing with more low-income students arriving, test scores were expected to drop. However, they held steady.

Park Ridge Native Enters Military with High Honors

Maine South graduate Dirk Haller has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force's Officer Training School. Once completed, Haller will be working among the most high-tech weaponry for our country's defense.

Maine South Crushes Lane 42-7

Maine South won in the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs with a 42-7 win over Lane, the Park Ridge Herald Advocate reported.

Regional Police Report: Former Police Officers Charged in Murder, Extortion Plot

The following is a selection of police-related items reported in area Patches recently. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

How Much Do Educators Make At Your School?

Patch built readers a database to look up teacher and administrator salaries for the 2010-11 school year using information from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Why 2 Board Members Said No To Teacher Contract in Park Ridge-Niles D64

The board approved the teachers' contract, which gives average 3.6% raises over four years, but some trustees said that was too much during a recession. Also, one pointed to $14 million in immediate building needs for mold control, etc.

Primary Care Prevention Taking Care of You First presented by Dr. Claudia Tiwet

Women’s Heart Health presented by Dr. Anna Hertsberg

Menopause: What to Expect and How to Survive presented by Dr. Kiarra King

Breast Imaging and 3D Mammography presented by Dr. Sally Friedewald

Breast Health: Common Breast Complaints and Breast Cancer Prevention presented by Dr. Heidi Memmel

LILLIAN AND LARRY GOODMAN DRUG PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS CEREMONY - Free CEUs!

The 2013 Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Park Ridge D-64 To Vote On Budget

Tentative plan does not take new labor contracts into account.

District 207 Teachers Among Highest Paid

A story in the Chicago Sun-Times reveals that teachers in District 207 are the 15th highest paid in the state.

$1 Million to Be Donated to Schools

Find out how to vote for Park Ridge schools to win a donation from U.S. Cellular.

All About Apples

Women in Business Networking Breakfast

Alzheimer's Association- Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

Alzheimer's Association, Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics

Advocate Health Care's Second Annual Women's Health and Wellness Symposium

Alzheimer's Association, Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's: The Basics

Alzheimer's Association, Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

Alzheimer's Association, Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

Tim Wolfe for Congress Park Ridge Town Hall Meeting

Reavis H. S. Drama 2nd Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

St. Andrews Lutheran School Open Registration

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Driving: When Is It Time To Retire Your License?

Looking and Feeling Younger: Skin Care Through the Years

Memory Loss When Should I Be Concerned

The Aging Back

Mega-Connect: Multi-Chamber Professional Luncheon

Free Pet Seminar Coming To Park Ridge Library

'Marketing & Selling: Gaining a Competitive Edge' SCORE Workshop at Park Ridge Chamber

YA Thursdays on the Road