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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Richard's parents and close family friends the Bank's family (courtesy of Brian Richards)
Love Like Sean keeps mission flourishing
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)
LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia
NHS food drive returns
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Richard's parents and close family friends the Bank's family (courtesy of Brian Richards)
Love Like Sean keeps mission flourishing
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)
LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia
NHS food drive returns
Teacher wins $100,000 in contest
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
PCP: Post or pre winter break finals?
This generation’s ‘Car-guy’ dilemma
College sports over pro sports
Staff Editorial: Phone and tardy policy should be removed
Nora Ezike '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in game against Benet Academy on Nov. 19 (D'Antonio/LION)
Athlete of the Issue: Nora Ezike ’25
Forward Gavin Carolan ‘25 skies up for a rebound while doing drills during Dec. 3 practice (Schmidt/LION).
Boys basketball tips off season
Boys wrestling team begins practice with drills (photo courtesy of Brooke Stacks).
Wrestling looks forward to a successful season
(Left to Right) Brady Rusk ‘26 and Colin Dunneback ‘25 share an emotional embrace after losing quarterfinal game on Nov. 15 against Naperville Central
Football season ends in quarterfinal
Boys golf team is shown at the Fox Run Golf Course after winning the regional championship (photo courtesy John Grundke).
Boys golf team reflects on strong season
Movie poster for "wicked," now out in theaters.
Fans praise ‘Wicked’ adaptation
Croissant display at Bellbird Bakeshop in LaGrange (Walsh/LION).
New bakery opens in La Grange
Music is beneficial to student getting work done
How artists receive their ‘claim to fame’
Harris enters presidential race
Caroline Mortonson ‘25 and Nora Ezike ‘25 pose as Mortonson signs to Miami of Ohio soccer (Forebaugh/LION).
Signing Day Photo Gallery, Fall 2024
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
Valentine's Day desserts
Valentine’s Day desserts
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
Paraeducator Kathleen Brand-White takes a call in the health office at NC on Nov. 19
Paraeducator obtains Vita Plena Award
Movie poster for "wicked," now out in theaters.
Fans praise ‘Wicked’ adaptation
Croissant display at Bellbird Bakeshop in LaGrange (Walsh/LION).
New bakery opens in La Grange
Music is beneficial to student getting work done
How artists receive their ‘claim to fame’
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
Alphen goes up in a layup to score
Special Olympics basketball is back
Chef students prepare to serve a Thanksgiving meal to senior citizens of the community on Nov. 22 at North Campus (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students host senior citizens for Thanksgiving
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
School hosts debate tournament
Film poster of "Carrie" (1976)
A Review of Carrie (1976)
Poster for 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A History and Review of Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie poster for '[Rec]" (2007).
Rec (2007)
Poster for 'Suspiria' (1977) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A Review of Suspiria (1977)
A Background and Review of ‘Scream VI’ (2023)
Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus
Celebrando el Día del Bastón Blanco
Spanish language version: Administración implementa nuevas regulaciones escolares
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
Lars Lonnroth

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content

Newspapers are the lifeblood of democracy.

Twitter: @larslonnroth

All content by Lars Lonnroth
Parents make their own burritos during the YC2 graduation ceremony (Lonnroth/LION).

Students give grants, learn about philanthropy

Lars Lonnroth, Managing editor of Breaking News/Multimedia Content
May 6, 2019
Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs) speaks to the new LT investment club about a variety of topics (Lonnroth/LION).

Congressman visits the new Investment Club

Lars Lonnroth, Managing editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
April 24, 2019
Capital Gazette's coverage of the shooting in their own newsroom.

Pulitzer Prizes shed light on wounded newsrooms, both literal and metaphorical

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
April 22, 2019

Recent accident raises awareness

Lars Lonnroth, Managing editor of breaking news/multimedia content
April 12, 2019
The physical newspaper is a manufactured product—but it is also so much more. (Lonnroth/LION)

Media Mayhem: What even is a news organization?

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
March 4, 2019
The Happenings of the Halls is the LION's public affairs news podcast. (logo by Pilar Valdes)

Podcast: Happenings Of The Halls Ep. 4 – More Condos?

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 28, 2019
Food pantry patron grabs a box of cereal at the St. Cletus Food Pantry. (Lonnroth/LION)

Food Insecurity Podcast

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 25, 2019
Tyrese Shines '19 makes a play during the Blackout game (LION).

Blackout Game brings LT together for game, Josie Dunne Appearance

Lars Lonnroth and Tommy Layden
February 25, 2019
LION Staffer Pilar Valdes looks at the upcoming newspaper issue. This kind of work can only happen with rights for student journalists. (Lonnroth/LION)

Robust student press freedoms used to be the norm. Now, they’re the exception.

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 23, 2019
Neil Goldman, above, received the Vita Plena Award for his work in the Special Education Department. (Lonnroth/LION)

Board: Special Education Teacher honored with Vita Plena Award

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 19, 2019
Will Lipchik answers phones at the 2018 Rock-a-thon fundraiser for WLTL.

Rock-a-thon 2019 in photos

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 19, 2019
LT Teacher Lisa Plichta teaches her 8th period spanish class. She also helps organize the yearly Pulsera Project. (Lonnroth/LION)

Pulsera Project readies for fundraiser, learns about culture

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 18, 2019
An LT student was assaulted on Feb. 14 while attempting to use the bath at LT's NC.

Updated: Female student assaulted on campus

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 14, 2019
People young and old played table top games and more at this year's Lyon Con (Lonnroth/LION).

Lyon Con day one highlights community’s ‘geek culture,’ despite week’s weather

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
February 2, 2019
Serial podcast logo

Media Mayhem: Podcast Serial grapples with the complexity of justice in America

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
January 31, 2019
Weather map created by the National Weather Service. The organization is imploring people to remain inside if at all possible.

Dangerously cold temperatures brings school closure to second day

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
January 30, 2019
Outside view of the Women's Care Center on North LaGrange Road (Lonnroth/LION).

Pregnancy center opens in La Grange

Lars Lonnroth and Pilar Valdes
January 25, 2019
Local news is online. But is it online enough?

Media Mayhem: To survive in the modern age, local news needs to adapt

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
December 17, 2018

[Video] Hinsdale Central Pool thrown into uncertainty (video)

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
December 11, 2018
Play ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ takes LT stage

Play ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ takes LT stage

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
December 11, 2018
Marylin Chopp hands out bagels at the St. Cletus food pantry (Lonnroth/LION).

Local food pantries stock up for holidays

Lars Lonnroth, Managing editor of Breaking News/ Multimedia content
December 3, 2018
Grade Inflation: Point-Counterpoint-Counterpoint (video/article)

[Video] Grade Inflation: Point-Counterpoint-Counterpoint (video/article)

Diane Makovic, Olivia Janik, and Hayden Claesson
December 3, 2018
Podcast: Happenings of the Halls ep. 3 (Teacher Contracts)

Podcast: Happenings of the Halls ep. 3 (Teacher Contracts)

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
December 3, 2018
Streetlight Manifesto brings ska, community to Chicago

Streetlight Manifesto brings ska, community to Chicago

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
November 25, 2018
A promotional photo of the band around the 1990s. (gigwise.com)

Band Jawbreaker returns to Chicago after reuniting

Lars Lonnroth, Managing editor of Breaking News/ Multimedia Content
November 7, 2018

Midterm election

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
November 1, 2018
Substance abuse survey results spark concern at LT

Substance abuse survey results spark concern at LT

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
November 1, 2018
Media Mayhem: Khashoggi’s last column call of accountability

Media Mayhem: Khashoggi’s last column call of accountability

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
October 30, 2018
American Exceptionalism: Point/Counter-Point (Article/Video)

[Video] American Exceptionalism: Point/Counter-Point (Article/Video)

Greg Smith and Grace DeKoker
October 25, 2018

Podcast: Happenings of the Halls Ep. 2 (Drug use at LT)

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
October 25, 2018
While installing new BluePoint devices at the LT Corral, an announcement was erronously activated putting both LT campuses on lockdown. (westernspringshistory.org)

LT Students, Staff react to SC lockdown

Taylor Schmitt and Lars Lonnroth
October 6, 2018

Student’s environmental activism results in appearance on radio

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
September 30, 2018

Podcast: The Happenings of the Halls Ep. 1 (School Security)

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
September 21, 2018
Socialism: Point/Counter-Point (article/video)

[Video] Socialism: Point/Counter-Point (article/video)

Pilar Valdes and Greg Smith
September 20, 2018
The new BluePoint Notification System has been put in place over the summer. When activated, they put the school on lock down and notify the police.

New security in place for new school year

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
September 11, 2018
Members of the LT Save club pose with administrators Dr. Waterman and Therese Nelson in front of a sign for their club

On school safety, LT Save Club promotes alternative to gun control

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
August 29, 2018
A gay pride flag in San Francisco, California. (Yellowhammer News)

Yes, Pride Month is commercial. That doesn’t mean it isn’t important.

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News/Multimedia Coverage
June 26, 2018
Max Abrahamson looks over some of his work at the LTTV studios.

Media Mayhem: LTTV sportscaster becomes Emmy Award presenter

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
June 4, 2018
Kilrea secures another individual title

Kilrea secures another individual title

Lars Lonnroth, Managing Editor of Breaking News and Multimedia Content
May 26, 2018

Event seeks to discourage underage drinking

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
May 24, 2018
LT NHI hosts event to bring schools together

LT NHI hosts event to bring schools together

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
May 19, 2018
La Grange founder owned slaves

La Grange founder owned slaves

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2018
The iconic Tribune Tower, the headquarters of the Chicago Tribune, in downtown Chicago. Employees at the Tribune are rebuking the paper's long-time anti-union stance as they push for unionization among their own ranks.

Media Mayhem: Inside the Chicago Tribune’s unprecedented push for unionization

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2018
Media Mayhem: How a church retreat reminded me of the value of points of view

Media Mayhem: How a church retreat reminded me of the value of points of view

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
March 12, 2018
The image and caption that ran with the post on LT's website regarding Hayden Miles' death.

Waterman: Student dies in ‘tragic accident’

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2018

Class gift honors SC administrator

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2018
Media Mayhem: Buzz about Buzzfeed

Media Mayhem: Buzz about Buzzfeed

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2018
LT administrator looks on as students demonstrate.

LT protest presses for gun control in walkout

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2018
LT admin investigates reported threat

LT admin investigates reported threat

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2018
NC hallway during the power outage Feb. 20. The ability to use computers, access the internet, print and light the building were partially stymied by the power problems.

NC hit with power problems

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2018
Dominic Cairo, center, died of cancer in 2011 when he was 8 years old.

Do It For Dominic to hold annual fundraiser

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2018

Lars Lonnroth’s Media Mayhem: The LION’s look at media, journalism and the world

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2018
Josie Dunne’s ‘Old School’ densely depicts dating

Josie Dunne’s ‘Old School’ densely depicts dating

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2018
Student receives a free eye examination from the Eagle's Eye Foundation Jan. 29.

Philadelphia Eagles bring vision to students

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2018
Second Women’s March in Chicago draws LT students, 300,000 protesters

Second Women’s March in Chicago draws LT students, 300,000 protesters

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
January 20, 2018
Bag of clothing sparks police response at St. Cletus

Bag of clothing sparks police response at St. Cletus

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
January 5, 2018
Dominic Cairo, center, died of cancer in 2011 when he was 8 years old.

A memory enshrined: local student’s life memorialized by fund fighting cancer

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
January 3, 2018

Analysis: What the Evanstonian confiscation shows about the difficulty of high school media

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
December 14, 2017

Student reporters confront school over censorship

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
December 1, 2017

Tech: widely popular trivia app host’s job threatened over profile

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
November 26, 2017
Canadian turned South Korean says Korean tensions overblown

Canadian turned South Korean says Korean tensions overblown

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
November 22, 2017

Area receives new state senator

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2017

Marijuana presentation at Neuqua raises questions about legalization

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2017

Soda tax causes change at cafeteria

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
September 22, 2017

Eclipse traffic puts breaks on return trip

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2017
LT in soft lockdown after police chase ends in Countryside

LT in soft lockdown after police chase ends in Countryside

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant New Editor
September 14, 2017
Pritzker taps State Rep. Juliana Stratton as running mate

Pritzker taps State Rep. Juliana Stratton as running mate

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
August 10, 2017
Soda tax provokes changes, confusion at local businesses

Soda tax provokes changes, confusion at local businesses

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
August 4, 2017
Health Care bill fails in Senate

Health Care bill fails in Senate

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
July 30, 2017
House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, left, and Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, talk on the Senate floor Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. The Illinois Senate has OK'd an annual spending plan of $36 billion following a critical vote to raise the income tax rate. If approved by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, it would be Illinois' first budget in more than two years. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Illinois budget approved

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
July 12, 2017
Trump son met with Russian lawyer who claimed to have ‘incriminating’ info on Clinton

Trump son met with Russian lawyer who claimed to have ‘incriminating’ info on Clinton

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
July 11, 2017
President faces widespread condemnation over Morning Joe tweets

President faces widespread condemnation over Morning Joe tweets

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
July 2, 2017
Illinois Republican Leader and LT alumnus resigns from Senate

Illinois Republican Leader and LT alumnus resigns from Senate

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
July 1, 2017
Three reporters resign from CNN after article retraction

Three reporters resign from CNN after article retraction

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant news editor
June 27, 2017
Daniel Biss campaigns in La Grange

Daniel Biss campaigns in La Grange

Lars Lonnroth, Assistant news editor
June 12, 2017

Vape use increases

Lars Lonnroth, Frelance reporter
May 24, 2017

Fox News Co-pres. Bill Shine out, as network attempt overhaul leadership

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance reporter
May 8, 2017
Photo Credit: Stephen Voss NPR

Robert Siegel departs from NPR

Lars Lonnroth, freelance writer
May 1, 2017
Ald. Pawar: Rauner ‘needs the chaos’ of budget impasse for reelection

Ald. Pawar: Rauner ‘needs the chaos’ of budget impasse for reelection

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance Reporter
April 24, 2017

Ald. Pawar campaigns for Gov. in Evanston, Lombard

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance Reporter
April 24, 2017
S.U.V. flipped in crash on 7th and Elm

S.U.V. flipped in crash on 7th and Elm

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance writer
March 7, 2017

‘Hello Internet’s’ vinyl podcast misses its mark

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance reporter
February 24, 2017
Protest in DTLG over Trump's executive action brings nearly 150, organizers estimate

Protest in DTLG over Trump’s executive action brings nearly 150, organizers estimate

Lars Lonnroth, Free lance writer
February 2, 2017
Refugee order sparks outrage

Refugee order sparks outrage

Lars Lonnroth, Freelance writer
February 1, 2017

New Year’s Eve march remembers gun violence victims

Lars Lonnroth
February 1, 2017
Center for Independence march

Center for Independence march

Lars Lonnroth
December 6, 2016

Fight in DTLG leaves one injured

Lars Lonnroth
November 28, 2016
March to garner support for disabled

March to garner support for disabled

Lars Lonnroth
November 15, 2016
After hard fought campaign, Trump wins the race; Republicans maintain control in House and Senate

After hard fought campaign, Trump wins the race; Republicans maintain control in House and Senate

Lars Lonnroth
November 9, 2016
District 102 residents to vote on tax increase

District 102 residents to vote on tax increase

Lars Lonnroth
November 4, 2016
After 42 years, DeVries closes its doors

After 42 years, DeVries closes its doors

Lars Lonnroth
October 18, 2016
School officials in limbo over new driver’s ed law

School officials in limbo over new driver’s ed law

Lars Lonnroth
October 6, 2016
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