Burr Ridge mayor pushes for a unique ZIP code: What’s behind the new effort? | ChicagoLIVE

The Village of Burr Ridge — one of Chicago’s great suburbs — is renewing its push for its own ZIP code after years of sharing one with Willowbrook. Mayor Gary Grasso joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain why this change matters, what challenges it could solve, and how a national ZIP Code Coalition is helping communities across 26 states fight for local identity and efficiency.

Willowbrook coach on the rise of girls flag football and the road to state | ChicagoLIVE

ChicagoLIVE highlights a milestone moment for Illinois high school sports — the 2025 IHSA Girls Flag Football State Finals in Villa Park. Willowbrook High School coach Rachel Carls joins to talk about the sport’s explosive growth, from just 20 schools five years ago to nearly 200 today. She shares how flag football is opening doors for young female athletes and what it means for her team to compete on the state stage.