Western Springs

Illinois 8th grader comes in 2nd at the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee

2013-05-30 18:55:36

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — It was oh so close for Pranav Sivakumar of Tower Lakes. The 13-year-old 8th grader at Barrington Middle School finished second Thursday in the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Pranav was tripped up by "cyanophycean," the...

4 Illinois students advance to Spelling Bee semifinals

2013-05-30 10:01:00

Four Illinois students, ages 13 and 14, have advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals, which will be televised live on ESPN 2 at 1 p.m. central time. Alia Abiad, 13, of Western Springs who attends McClure Junior High School; Pranav...

Illinois contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

2013-05-28 00:00:00

Seventeen students from Illinois will compete in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee: Alia Abiad, 13, Western Springs Isra Ansari, 14, Bourbonnais Kyle Campbell, 12, Riverton Ashtyn Folgers, 14, Rock Falls Cecilia Guerrero, 13, Lanark Yasir...

Part 1: History, grown locally

2013-04-03 14:38:00

Legendary Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill famously coined the phrase "All politics is local," but for dedicated staff and volunteers at historical societies across the city and suburbs, so is all history. They are the ones who keep the flame of the...

Miriam E. Hubbard, 88

2013-01-26 16:31:00

Miriam E. Hubbard (nee James), 88, formerly of Indian Springs, Md., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Barrington, Ill. Mrs. Hubbard was the daughter of Charles C. and Virginia James. She graduated from Clear Spring High School. She served as a hostess...

The North Shore's last run

2013-01-13 00:00:00

With both a bang and a whimper, the North Shore railroad, half a century ago this month, pulled the plug on a trolley wire that stretched from Chicago to Milwaukee and made the fortunes of towns in between. Its last southbound train crashed into an...

Artist List

2012-09-05 10:38:00

Western Springs a small town with lots to offer

2011-10-14 00:00:00

Covering only 2.62 square miles, Western Springs is small in size but has many things commuters want from a bedroom community. Streets canopied by old trees. A busy downtown within walking distance of every house. A diverse housing stock. Plenty of...

Obituary: Dr. Charles W. Sisk

2012-05-26 15:00:00

Dr. Charles W. Sisk, loving husband, father, brother, and physician, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his Danville residence.� Born Nov. 19, 1921, in Letcher County, Ky., he was a son of the late Walter and Lena Fields Sisk, and the husband of 66...

The Agape Ringers in Concert

2012-01-25 09:00:17

The Agape Ringers in Concert will take place on April 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm. This premier handbell ensemble will dazzle groups of all ages with their skill and expertise in ringing. The performance will include but is not limited to Handel's Passacaglia,...

14-Year-Old Villa Park Boy Wins Second Gold Medal for the United States at World Irish Dancing Championships

2012-04-11 16:35:36

Quinn revamps board of troubled college tuition program

2011-07-07 14:10:00

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn today overhauled the board overseeing the prepaid college tuition program that is under fire for slow sales, an arguably risky investment strategy and a $300 million shortfall. Quinn named five new appointees -- half of...

Illinois State Patrol officers show their support at the funeral service for Kelli O'Laughlin held at St.

2011-11-04 00:00:00

Audrey Wittruk - Boston Why she's at Lolla: "I'm here to see Chicago and visit some friends.

2011-08-07 20:04:53

Attorney Michael Monico arrives at St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs , Ill. for the funeral of Christopher Kelly , the former adviser and friend of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich .

2009-09-15 00:00:00