Road sign: Drivers texting ban goes into effect Sept. 30
State Rep. Marty Walz wishes to remind drivers that a new safe driving law banning text-messaging, prohibiting junior operators from…
The endless summer
Saturday the temperature hovered in the mid-80’s. It was so hot some people felt uncomfortable, so uncomfortable they wished it…
Police Blotter 09-30-2010
Sept. 21 Towed Motor Vehicle – 70 Mt. Vernon St. Sept. 23 Towed Motor Vehicle – Mt. Vernon St. Towed…
Charter school will teach in Chinese
By Jacqueline G. Freeman For the first time in three years the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has accepted…
Hill, West End voters back Mac in primary election
While incumbent U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch was reelected to his 9th Congressional District seat in last Tuesday’s primary election, Beacon…
This term a Last Hurrah? Not very likely
Mayor Menino’s future has come front and center, again, following news last week that Chicago’s longtime Mayor Richard Daley announced…
Police Beat 09-22-2010
SEPT. 15 Larcey – Victim reports her 21 speed bike was stolen from a locked sign post on W. Cedar…
‘Ducklings’ sculptor recognized for her contribution to children’s lit
Nancy Schön - the sculptor who brought the family of aquatic birds from Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings” to…
Natural playscape opens at Beacon Hill Nursery School
By Jacqueline G. Freeman This year, the first day of school at the Beacon Hill Nursery School was also the…