Parents and neighbors press District 204 over unfinished throwing circles and alleged unpermitted work at South Campus

Several residents used public comment to press the Lyons Township High School board for immediate action on two related facilities concerns: unfinished throwing‑circle facilities that have left student athletes without a usable practice area, and apparent construction at the South Campus that residents say exceeded the scope of the village's conditional use permit.

Dan Cass, identifying himself as a former alumnus and parent, said the discus circles behind the west bleachers appear "unfinished" with long grass, uneven ground and standing water that made the site unusable for weeks. "This is hampering their ability to develop and reach their goals," Cass said, noting that sectional competition is weeks away and the small margin between a qualifying and nonqualifying result makes the matter urgent for throwers.

Tommy Greco described unapproved construction activity that began in late March on a narrow strip west of Bennett Field. He said the village of Western Springs approved only the softball field scope in May 2025 and that the construction in question included elements not in the permit; Greco said the village issued a notice of violation to the high school on April 17, and that work ceased after multiple formal communications. He requested three specific actions from the board: an explanation for how work proceeded outside approved plans, immediate remediation of safety hazards at the site, and removal of unpermitted construction.

Board members thanked speakers and said the administration would make copies of materials available and follow up. No formal board action was taken during the meeting; the commenters asked for administrative follow‑up and community meetings to clarify scope and remediation plans.