Coach who is in same-sex marriage might still lose her job at a suburban Catholic school, chancellor says

The chancellor wrote: “The matter raises the question of what a Catholic high school should require from those who work with and form its students. In particular, is it necessary that the witness of their public lives not be in opposition to Catholic moral teaching? I believe this requirement is necessary and, therefore am deeply troubled."

Catholic school reverses course, decides to hire lacrosse coach who's married to a woman after all

A Catholic school in Lisle, Illinois, had "deferred" its offer of employment to Amanda Kammes after she listed her wife as an emergency contact on forms. But students came out with rainbow flags to protest and the school board changed course.

Students protest after lacrosse coach is fired, apparently because she is married to a woman

Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.

Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade

Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.

Lisle Sensory Garden receives $15,000 grant for upgrades

The Sensory Garden and Playground in Lisle are getting a $15,000 grant to install a gravity rail addition to the accessible treehouse.

Lisle Sensory Garden receives $15,000 grant for upgrades
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The sensory garden playground in Lisle is getting a $15,000 grant to help pay for the installation of a gravity rail addition to the accessible treehouse.

Drone video shows tornado damage in Chicago suburbs

"ENTIRE HOUSE GONE": Drone video shows extensive damage in the Chicago suburbs after a tornado struck late Sunday night.

Drone video reveals tornado damage in Chicago suburbs
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The Manhattan Weather Channel on Facebook released drone video on Monday that shows extensive damage in the Chicago suburbs after a tornado struck late Sunday night.

Video shows moment tornado hit Chicago suburbs
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New Ring footage shows the moment a tornado swept through the Chicago suburbs late Sunday night. (Credit: Steve Siannas)

Volunteers in Lisle assemble care packages for troops serving overseas

In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.

Police: Lisle man robs Carol Stream gas station, tells officers 'just shoot me'

As officers attempted to take Paul Gleason into custody, Gleason ignored their commands and even approached the officers while holding a black object in his hand and saying, “just shoot me,” police said.

Baseball card sales boom during the pandemic

Every week, Allen and his dad stop by a Lisle baseball card shop to see what they can add to their collection -- and they are not alone. Sales of baseball cards have skyrocketed during the pandemic.

Judge: Man impersonating Chicago cop 'danger' to community

A man arrested at least three times for impersonating a Chicago police officer, including once at age 14, appeared in court Friday on charges that he did the same crime three times this year, including once when he allegedly pulled over a vehicle and searched its occupants.