Just a quick reminder for all the parents out there… Remember that DuPage-area public schools are closed for Thanksgiving vacation this week. No need to rush the kids off to school, but hopefully they have somewhere to go
In recognition of Fire Safety Week, the Glen Ellyn Fire Department will play host to a fire safety open house at the downtown fire station. The station is located at the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The open house will take place from 10AM – 1PM on Saturday, October 8th.
I’d like to share a story with you about two good families in DuPage County. The names are made up, but the story is a very true tale of kindness and charity.. Three weeks ago, Tom and his wife, Jenny, purchased a queen-sized mattress set for their bedroom. Their old mattress set was clean, and still…
The DuPage Chorale is inviting singers of all ages and voice types to join the group this spring. The DuPage Chorale is a community of amateur and semi-professional singers based at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
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.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin work this week on the Route 59 Expansion Project. The planned construction will affect a stretch of Route 59 from New York Street in Naperville, northward to Ferry Road in Warrenville. You can view a detailed area map of the approximately 3.5 mile length of the Route…
Looking for something different to do this weekend? The 30th annual All-Niter Flea Market hosted by Zurko Promotions will be held this Saturday night at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The flea market, featuring collectibles, antiques, memorabillia, and much more, begins at 5PM Saturday, August 21st and ends at 4AM Sunday, August 22nd. In…
It’s both disgusting and annoying when pet owners do not clean up after their pets in public parks. The Poo Free Parks Program (a little alliteration for ya) makes it very easy for pet owners to clean up after their pets do their business. Having cleanup supplies handy will hopefully be just the push lazy pet owners need.
Winter Jazz Fest – Kidjazz! Join the Arts Center Jazz Ensemble as they dance and kazoo their way through some of jazz music’s rich history. McAninch Arts Center Mainstage at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
Come check out the 7th annual Warrenville Bike Rodeo this coming Saturday, May 19th from 9AM to noon. The event, held at the Warrenville City Hall parking lot (28W701 Stafford Place), is open to the entire family. The event features raffle prizes, cool giveaways, and a bicycle safety course to teach children bike-riding safety skills; bring your…
