Norridge Harwood-Heights News

Guerin Prep valedictorian headed to Yale University

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:06:40 -0500

RIVER GROVE — When Guerin Prep High School valedictorian Agnes Galej addressed her classmates at graduation, she spoke about achieving success over time, not overnight.

Local farmers market guide

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:52:02 -0500

Local farmers are gearing up for this year’s farmers market season. Add fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, gourmet treats and more to your meals each week with a quick visit to the vendors of your local market.

Checking out the future: Libraries look beyond the shelves

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:28:14 -0500

Jeff Weisensel doesn’t have a job, not for the past 14 months anyway, since Kraft Foods restructured him out the door after 22 years. But he does have a library — the $28 million Glenview Public Library, opened in 2011 — whose inviting lobby is part art gallery, part cafeteria — patrons are welcome to eat and drink there — and part social center.

Harwood Heights to explore grants, loans for infrastructure improvements

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:05:53 -0500

HARWOOD HEIGHTS — Village officials are looking for ways to improve the village’s infrastructure without burdening its taxpayers.

Feeling festive? Check out these outdoor events

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:23:51 -0500

It’s time to get in a festive mood, and the easiest way to do so is to attend one of the many festivals that are part of summer in the suburbs.

Norridge comic book shop closing at end of June, staying open online

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:12:01 -0500

NORRIDGE — After 25 years, Atlas Comics is closing up shop. While the doors of the store at 4735 N. Cumberland in Norridge will be shuttered, owner John Stangeland said the business would continue to operate online.

Norridge teen earns perfect score on ACT college entrance exam

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:31:00 -0500

NORRIDGE — In at least one area, Jolanta Pach is perfect. The lifelong Norridge resident earned a perfect 36 on her ACT examination, the college admissions and placement test taken by hundreds of thousands of high school students every year.