Ardash Marderosian was the principal trombonist for Lyric Opera’s orchestra for nearly four decades and held the same position with the Grant Park Symphony for … Read more ›
Obituaries
Lyons Township D204 mourns loss of advocate for students and public education
William F. Purcell, Jr. March 23, 1963-Feb. 27, 2012 William F. Purcell Jr., a board member of Lyons Township High School District 204, is remembered … Read more ›
From the community
15th Parent University Successful with Parents Learning and Discussing Ideas & Connecting
Over 170 parents and educators spent their morning, Saturday, February 4, connecting with each other and learning from speakers on a range of parenting topics … Read more ›
Charles Pietri, worked with nuclear materials organization, dies
Charles Edward Pietri, a longtime member of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, helped set policy for national research and development laboratories across the country … Read more ›
From the community
Halamka of Western Springs awarded scholarship from DLA Architects
Through the years, DLA Architects, Ltd. has helped nearly 200 local high school graduates who have aspirations of a career in architecture. Headquartered in Itasca, … Read more ›
Former president of Sommer & Maca, longtime volunteer dies
When Paul Donald Maca retired as president of Sommer & Maca Industries in 1986, he had the means, friends and golf game for a relaxing … Read more ›
Western Springs resident, a Haitian-born surgeon, dies
Dr. Steve Th. Richard got his medical training in his native Haiti and completed a residency in Montreal before landing on Chicago’s South Side at … Read more ›
