Superbowl Weekend Brings Enhanced Patrols to Cook County

Seat belt enforcement patrols will take place Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

6 Fun Facts You Should Know About The 2014 Election

The 2014 Illinois governor’s race was full of major milestones and shocking surprises, and we have six facts to prove it.

AMI Piano Competition

American Music Institute- Piano competition in Clarendon Hills for ages 5-18 on March 22, 2015.

French Through the Arts Class to Teach Children Motor, Social, Language Skills

The class takes place Mondays, Feb. 23 to April 6, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Western Springs Recreation Center.

Brookfield Zoo's FREEze Day Offers Free Admission and Dog-Sledding Fun

Guests will enjoy cool winter-themed fun on Feb. 8.

New Construction Homes For Sale in Western Springs, Illinois - January 2015

New Construction Homes For Sale in Western Springs, Illinois - January 2015

Homes for Sale in Western Springs

Find local real estate listings on Patch.

Which Colleges' Graduates Make the Most Money?

If you want a return on the costly investment that is college, you might consider one of these Illinois universities.

Two LT debaters qualify for national competition

Students achieved high honors in the Illinois Congressional Debate Association’s Tournament of Champions earlier this month.

Nazareth Inducts New Members to Athletic Hall of Fame

On Jan. 24, Nazareth Academy inducted eight new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Twitter Terror Takes to the Sky: Chicago-Bound Flight Threatened

No bomb found aboard American Airlines jet that landed at O'Hare Tuesday. But Twitter threats are amping up, says the FBI.

An evening with the LT Speech Team

LT Speech Team to present award-winning performances

LT science students to create video game on biodiversity

Students translate what they learn at the Field Museum into a video game

"DRINK MORE COFFEE!": PEAPOD TEAMS UP WITH NON-PROFIT SINGING ROOSTER TO AID HAITIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Partnership Commemorates Five-Year Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake

Local Jobs: Cooper's Hawk, Dollar Tree, Pet Care, Nanny

Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Riverside Parks and Recreation Hosts Classes for All Ages

Register online or in the Parks & Recreation office in the Water Tower.

LT Speech Team ready for regionals

Speech Team finishes regular season strong, ready for State series

Western Springs Police Reports: Car Burglaries, Pallet Theft, Intoxicated Pedestrian

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through Jan. 26.

Little Sweetheart Dance

Western Springs Recreation Department is sponsoring a Little Sweetheart Dance on Sunday, February 8.

New Recreation Department Art Class

Western Springs Recreation Department is offering a new class called French Through The Arts.

Western Springs' "Meek's Park"

Before the rise of personal injury lawsuits, a local resident bought a huge vacant lot for use as a neighborhood playground.

Man Shot, Targeted by Drive-by in La Grange, Police Say

A 22-year-old man was shot Jan. 26 around 2:45 p.m. in the 50 block of Washington Avenue. He is in stable condition.

Is Gov. Rauner Considering Tax Increases?

Rauner talks taxes, spending.

Last call for Americanism Essay Contest entries!

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1941 is calling for entries to its annual Americanism Essay Contest open to students in grades 7 through 12.

Theatre of Western Springs Presents 'Becky's New Car'

'Becky's New Car' opens Feb. 12

Nazareth Academy Honors La Grange Park Couple with Call to the Heart Award

This honor is a testament to their outstanding philanthropy toward Nazareth Academy.

Friday at the Ford Presents Ten Strings

Ford Library presents concert Friday, January 30 at 7:30 PM

Engineering Tower

Ford Library hosts program for kids in grades 3-5 Thursday, January 29 at 3:30 PM

Coding Club

Ford Library hosts teen club Thursday, January 29 at 3:45 PM

Splendors of Byzantine Art

Ford Library hosts program Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM

Lego Club

Ford Library hosts Club Tuesday, January 27 at 4:30 PM

Teen Advisory Group

Ford Library hosts event Monday, January 16 at 7 PM

The Top 50 Public School Districts in 2014

Here are the best school districts in the state, as ranked by Schooldigger.com

"Habits of Coyotes in Urban Areas" with Melina Peters

Western Springs Garden Club presents Melina Peters of the Cook County Forest Preserve, who will speak on our suburban coyotes.

The Top 15 Party Schools in Illinois

These colleges know how to have a good time.

LT senior named regional finalist in national scholarship program

A straight “A” student, Ranginani is a member of NHS, BPA, Congressional Debate, Model UN and co-editor of Menagerie.

BEDS Plus Plans Building in La Grange to Help Battle Homelessness

The La Grange Plan Commission will hear plans for the building Feb. 10.

LT students make coveted A-Team

LTHS A-Team at Technology Center of DuPage

Everyone Wants Their Cut

Finding questionable obstacles, Bryan with a B.S. in Exercise Science tries to overcome and survive society’s financial wrath.

How Much Could You Buy with Illinois' Budget Deficit?

See what and how much the average Illinoisan could buy with $9 billion.