Fermilab, located between Warrenville and Batavia, shut down the Tevatron this past Friday, September 30th (at 2PM). For years, the Tevatron was a world-renowned research tool. Read more about the history of Fermilab’s remarkable Tevatron particle collider.
This Sunday, March 13 (and next Sunday, March 20th), come out to Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oakbrook to collect maple sap and turn it into sweet maple syrup. This family-friendly event takes place from 12PM to 4PM.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has closed a portion of Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn for a habitat-improvement project.
The DuPage County Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo 2012 is scheduled to take place the weekend of March 23rd at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The home show, featuring home improvement and landscaping contractors and suppliers is set to be the largest such event in DuPage County this year. The event is held indoors…
There are twelve locations for early voting throughout DuPage County. These are the designated locations for the 2012 General Election. Below the map, you will find more details about each of these voting locations, including an address and hours. Early voting begins Monday, October 22nd and continues through Saturday, November 3rd. The General Election is…
I recently picked up a copy of the book, Fun with the Family Illinois: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids by Lori Meek Schuldt. The book was left on a coffee table at a friend’s house and I couldn’t put it down.
If you live in DuPage County, you may have driven throught the intersection of Garys Mill and Roosevelt Roads in West Chicago. There is no street light at the intersection, and it does appear fairly nondescript, but did you know that filming for one of the most iconic films of all time took place there?
DuPage Court update: Lisle woman gets prison for DUI The following court records of charges that originated in the area were provided by the circuit clerk’s office. Lisle Debra L. Benney, 5810 Oakwood Drive, Lisle: DUI, first or second offense, merged-no sentence; DUI, blood alcohol level of .08 or more, first or second offense, imprisonment….
Over the years, I have seen the fireworks displays in Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, and Lisle. All have been fairly impressive. The Bears epic rivalry loss to Packers in the playoffs is sure to be a problem for years to come.
Bears Epic Rivalry Loss to Packers
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