Nazareth Academy to continue Parent Speaker Series in 2026

Ogden Avenue School in La Grange School District 102 has been ranked No. 36 on “Chicago Magazine’s” list of the Top 100 Elementary and Junior High Schools in Cook County.

The Village of La Grange Park Fire Department will hold an open house on Oct. 11.

Dennis Moran, who spent 15 seasons on the sidelines as head football coach for Nazareth Academy, is getting the school's football field named for him during a ceremony before Friday's game

Nazareth Academy will present “The Addams Family,” a macabre musical comedy based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams

Nazareth Academy student Sam Wilda of Western Springs has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program with a perfect score on his 2024 PSAT.

The annual La Grange Craft Fair was held on July 12 and 13, 2025 in downtown La Grange.

After four decades in the classroom, Ogden Avenue School's Nancy Ray Tusek will bring her teaching career to a close on Friday

La Grange came together on Saturday, May 31, for the 79th annual LaGrange Pet Parade.

Lyons Township High School celebrated their Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on the school's Bennett Field on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Western Springs.

La Grange Park honored veterans and those who gave all during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Nazareth Academy math teacher credits her father for inspiring career

A former Lyons Township High School student and athlete considers herself lucky to teach at her alma mater

The Expo de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Expo), a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community for La Grange Elementary School District 102 was held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Park Junior High School in La Grange.

Earth Day Yoga was offered on Sunday April 13, 2025 at La Grange Park Library. The event was held to celebrate Earth Day and was taught by Leah Vaughan.

'The Little Mermaid' is Nazareth Academy's spring production

The Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school marks a milestone of resilience born of a women’s religious congregation founded in the French town of Le Puy in 1650 that defied hardship, political strife and guillotines in its quest to serve the “dear neighbor."

Nazareth Academy hosted the 7th FISH Prom for Teens with Disabilities on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in La Grange Park. The event was put on by Nazareth’s Campus Ministry team and 100 student, faculty and parent volunteers.

The annual La Grange Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 27 to March 9 and features 22 restaurants.

A Soup and Bread fundraiser for BEDS Plus was held on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Banquet Center in Countryside.

Nazareth Academy's Dance Team has once again qualified for state competition

Nine Nazareth Academy students have been awarded the Commitment to Service Award by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Area restaurants will come together for a greater purpose at the 13th annual Soup & Bread fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn West Banquets, 6201 Joliet Road, Countryside.

Nazareth Academy will kick off its 2024-25 Parent Speaker Series and host a pair of Prospective Family Open House events in October.

n celebration of its 125 years in La Grange Park, Nazareth Academy has announced it will participate in a Roadrunners Give Back Day of Service on Oct. 20.

Nazareth Academy students celebrated on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 during the La Grange Park school’s annual Homecoming Pep Rally.

Nazareth Academy recognizes St. Joseph Sisters with new honors

Nazareth Academy student leaders helped incoming freshmen navigate the hallways of the La Grange Park school on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 as part of Freshman Orientation.

The Park District of La Grange hosted a Country Jam music festival at Gordon Park in La Grange on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

A Westchester man has been accused of public indecency in La Grange Park

The La Grange Park Library held a Grand Reopening Saturday Aug 3, 2024 following a $5.1 million renovation project. Renovations included additional restrooms, study rooms and a maker space.

Renovated La Grange Park Public Library to hold grand opening on Saturday

Cook County treasurer will send $22 million in automatic property tax refunds to more than 10,000 property owners

The La Grange Craft Fair featured over 200 artisans from throughout the Midwest and their one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items ranging from original paintings and yard art to clothing, jewelr and soaps July 13-14.

Community is the focus of the grand reopening La Grange Park Public Library is organizing for Aug. 3.

The La Grange Park Public Library will hold a grand reopening on Aug. 3

Several local athletes earn gold at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games

The 2024-25 school year at Nazareth Academy marks 125 years since Nazareth Academy was founded by a pioneering group of Sisters of the Congregation of St Joseph in La Grange in 1900.

Brumby and Willum, two male koalas who are now at home at the Brookfield Zoo’s Hamill Family Play Zoo made their first public appearance at the zoo on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.The koalas were born at the San Diego Zoo and brought to Brookfield Zoo June 10. Brumby and Willum are the first koalas to take residence at the Brookfield Zoo in its 90-year history.

Patrons enjoy the offerings at the the LaGrange Farmers Market on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The weekly market offers dozens of vendors and includes live music every Thursday through October.

Lyons Township High School's Class of 2024 were celebrated during their graduation ceremony at the school's South Campus in Western Springs on Wednesday May 29, 2024.

Nazareth Academy celebrated the Class of 2024 with a commencement ceremony at Christ Church in Oak Brook on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

La Grange Park library kicks off its summer reading program June 1

The Park District of La Grange hosted a Touch A Truck event at Sedgwick Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

An NFL Draft watch party was held in honor of former Nazareth and University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy of La Grange Park in McCook on Thursday, April 25, 2024. McCarthy was drafted 10th overall to the Minnesota Vikings.

The La Grange Park library has named a new executive director

Elementary students from La Grange District 102 performed in the Expo de Bellas Artes at Park Junior High in La Grange Friday, April 19, 2024.

La Grange Park-native J.J. McCarthy is expected to be selected high in this week's NFL Draft set in Detroit. To many of his former coaches and competitors, he's the same kid who’s carried the same mental strength, physical talent and drive every step of the way.

The La Grange Park Police Department is in the process of gaining accreditation

Nazareth Academy students showed off their art work during the Expressive Arts Showcase at the La Grange Park school on Monday, April 8, 2024.