Charles Vickery … Gone, But His Works Live On
Exactly fifteen years ago this week, Western Springs lost Charles Vickery, one of the country’s best seascape artists. But, his paintings live on in many homes and businesses. What influences a young boy to pursue a career in painting? In the case of Charles Vickery, it may have started with
Let there be Light … wait, not so Fast!
Nineteen years ago, Lyons Township High School officials decided to take a page from other schools and start playing football games on Friday nights. But that meant adding lights, and some nearby residents took strong exception While Friday night high school football games are a tradition in a lot of
Western Springs’ Biggest Party Ever
In 1986, village residents decided to celebrate the town’s 100th anniversary. The resulting centennial celebration lasted all twelve months! Twenty-seven years ago, village residents were in the midst of celebrating the town’s 100th birthday. And, what a celebration it was! Virtually every organization in town, from churches to fraternal organizations,
Do You Know the Story Behind the Corral?
In 1944, some Lyons Township students (with considerable help from parents) leased a vacant commercial garage in LaGrange and transformed it into the Corral … a student-owned recreation center for teens. But, that was just the beginning. Just as World War II was nearing an end, a wave of enthusiasm