Christmas in July – DuPage County Animal Control
The DuPage County Animal Care and Control Foundation is holding it’s “Christmas in July” adoption event now through July 30th.
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Bears Epic Rivalry Loss to Packers
The Bears epic rivalry loss to Packers in the playoffs is sure to be a problem for years to come.
How to Save the Most on Groceries
Save money when grocery shopping by planning ahead, using coupons, and stocking up on the right items.
Illinois State Police DUI Arrests
State Police announce holiday DUI arrests Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and /or drugs is a priority enforcement effort as part of the “Fatal Five”. Other “Fatal Five” enforcement areas are seatbelt usage, improper lane usage, following too closely, and speeding. Read more on Lombard Argus Press Spectator
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Bordering the southeastern edge of DuPage County, is one of the county’s largest forest preserves, Waterfall Glen. Surrounded by the cities of Woodridge, Darien, Burr Ridge, and Lemont, the preserve completely encapsulates the Argonne National Laboratory property. On a recent Saturday morning, I made my first visit to Waterfall Glen, hiking the entirety of the…
“E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” at Tivoli Theatre to Benefit Local Family
Here’s your chance to relive the magic of the “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” movie on the big screen. The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove is hosting a special screening of this family classic at 10AM on Saturday, February 11th. All proceeds from this showing will benefit a Downers Grove family whose two children have been diagnosed with a rare, fatal illness, LINCL-Batten disease.
Wheaton Park District Wants Old Hubble Property
The Wheaton Park District recently released a brief overview document titled Moving Forward: A Community Vision for the Future of Old Hubble Middle School Site.
Maple Sugaring Event at Kline Creek Farm
Come out to Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago this Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th to see how a family in the 1890’s would collect maple sap. Watch and learn how the collected sap is boiled and transformed into maple syrup and maple sugar. This educational and fun event is family-friendly.
Best Suburban Family Bike Rides
Check out this great article from the Daily Herald. Writer Neil Holdway has compiled a list of the best family-friendly bike riding locations in the Chicago suburbs. The list includes locations in DuPage and other surrounding counties. The best places for families to ride bikes in the suburbs Ned Brown Forest Preserve, Elk Grove Village and…
How to Budget for Christmas
You may be wondering why this post about Christmas shopping is being posted in the first week of October… After a busy and stressful December last year, I vowed to never wait to until the last minute to finish my Christmas gift shopping again. I realized that by waiting until the last minute to shop…