The Week at a Glance

It was a busy week in Elmhurst, between hard news items like York's principal being told she was going to be demoted and an alderman storming out of a City Council meeting, to the easier stuff, like a heartwarming story about a dog trainer and a visit from Bill Kurtis.

We've compiled some of the news from last week right here, just in case you missed it.

And, as always, please send any news tips to karenc@patch.com. We couldn't do what we do without you.

Here are the top headlines for the week:

— Diana Smith told she will no longer be principal of York High School

— Diana Smith will keep her position as York High School principal

—Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad add safety upgrades, increase traffic on the West Line

— PGA golfer and Elmhurst resident Mark Wilson has won two tournaments this season, qualified for the Masters and earned a top-60 tour world ranking

— City Council approves stormwater contract; alderman leaves the meeting after heated exchange

— Elmhurst College Jazz Festival is this weekend

— Senior diver Pat Oliver will be among the 48 divers competing in this weekend's state meet at New Trier

— Carol Mola's love of dogs translates into year-long training sessions with some very hard working pups

— Veteran journalist Bill Kurtis, in Elmhurst last weekend, explains why grass-fed beef is the answer to health and environmental problems

— York art students reveal portraits to senior citizens at Lexington luncheon

— Caring for others is key for Lucie Gleason, liver transplant recipient and cancer survivor