Month in Review: Heroin Charge, Water Report, LT Grad on Jeopardy!

Western Springs Man Charged With Heroin Possession

Oak Park police charge Western Springs man who had 87 bags of heroin on him Monday night.

Lots of Underage Drinking, Teens Throw Brick at Car: Police Blotter

Western Springs police reports, June 17-24.

La Grange Man Dies After Saving Grandson From Drowning

Dennis Murphy, 70, of La Grange, died June 12 after a canoeing accident near Nazareth, PA. 

House Wow! $2.7M Home With Wine Cellar, Back Yard Entertainment

Every week Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in the La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs area.

Village's New Reverse Osmosis System 'Exceeds' Water Quality Standards

A new low pressure reverse osmosis system in Western Springs has been in operation for over two months, producing a water quality that exceeds state and federal standards, according to data.

Police Officer Injured during Confrontation at La Grange Carnival

Martel Aguilar, 20, was making inappropriate overtures to young women at the carnival when police said he resisted arrest, injuring an officer in the process.

Judge Warns John Wilson to Stop Delaying O'Laughlin Case

Cook County Judge John Joseph Hynes warns defendant accused of murdering Indian Head Park teen Kelli O'Laughlin to stop delaying his case, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Lyons Township Grad to Compete on Jeopardy!

Lyons Township High School graduate Jason Rau to compete on Jeopardy!, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Empanadas Restaurant Opens in La Grange

Four siblings left Argentina after armed robbery and economic crisis. When their empanadas were popular at a Chicago market, they realized they had a business opportunity.

Blackhawks Fans Crowd York Tavern, Hoping for Glimpse of Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup and Coach Joel Quenneville were rumored to be making an appearance Tuesday at York Tavern in Oakbrook, but da coach didn't (yet) make it by one of his favorite watering holes.