E.P. McClure … An Early Proponent of Green Space
Chances are, you’ve driven past McClure Junior High School’s athletic field numerous times. But, have you ever heard the story behind it? While a student at Oberlin College in the early 1890’s, Elmer McClure studied Greek and Latin. His success as a student was reflected in his receiving a Phi
The Battle Against Paved Streets
In 1967, most residents of Western Springs’ Field Park were opposed to letting the Village pave their streets. Especially since they’d have to foot the bill. Roughly one-fifth of Western Springs’ residents live in the Field Park area. Most of them never think twice about which street to take on