The Village Links Glen Ellyn Fall Fest 2010
The Village Links golf course, a public course in Glen Ellyn has started their Fall Fest 2010 promotion.
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Park District Water Parks in DuPage
Throughout DuPage and surrounding counties, park districts have been opening mini-waterparks featuring water slides, sprinkler playgrounds, and lazy rivers. It’s a phenomenon that, regrettably, skipped over my generation completely.
2011 Fourth of July Fireworks List
The 4th of July is coming up quickly. Be sure to check the event dates as many villages in DuPage are having their firework shows on the weekend prior to July 4th. Here is a list of firework displays throughout DuPage County. More locations and details will be added as information becomes available.
Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville – Great Views Await
The Goldenrod is in full-bloom throughout DuPage County. The photos below were taken last weekend at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. If you’ve never been to Greene Valley (just west of Rt 53 on 75th Street), you should check it out. There are over twelve miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback-riding. The…
Should You Buy or Rent a Home? Buying vs Renting Analysis
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home may seem like a difficult decision to make. There are many considerations, especially in the crazy real estate market we’re in now. It used to be that home ownership was something to aspire to. One DuPage County homeowner we spoke with, after losing nearly $75k on the…
DuPage County Photos From the Web
In this weekly feature we will present random photos from in and around DuPage County – little glimpses into the lives and places that comprise DuPage…. Dupage County Government Image by Michael Kappel Du Page County Government Center DuPage County Veterans Memorial Wheaton Illinois Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Image by DiscoverDuPage Over 25,000 acres and…
Weekend Getaways from Chicago – Within Driving Distance
After a long, stress-filled work week, sometimes you need to getaway for the weekend. Thankfully, there are many excellent getaways that aren’t too far from the Chicago area. Let’s take a look at what your options are for a quick weekend getaway from Chicago. Weekend Getaways from Chicago Let’s take a look at the map…
Mallard Lake Hard-Water Classic Ice-Fishing Tournament
Mallard Lake, a 942-acre forest preserve in DuPage County has open waters, wetlands, fields and scattered woodlands with wildlife such as beavers, great blue herons, bullfrogs, eastern meadowlarks, bobolinks, red-tailed hawks and kestrels.
Lisle Man Gets Prison Time for Slashing Relative
An ex-convict has been sentenced to four years in prison for slashing a relative’s face during an argument last winter in their apartment in Lisle. Michael J. Janczewski, 28, was convicted in DuPage County Circuit Court of a felony charge of aggravated battery using a deadly weapon, according to court records. Five other charges in…
Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival 2010 Tomorrow
Saturday & Sunday (9/11/2010 – 9/12/2010) from 10AM to 5PM The 34th-annual Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival begins tomorrow, Saturday. The festival is located at Main Street and Curtiss Street downtown. In the past, the art festival was a one day event, but this year, the event will run the entire weekend. This is a free event…