Keywester Restaurant Closed in Naperville
I heard rumors that the Keywester closed its doors for good… I was very sad to find out that the rumors are, in fact, true.
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Christmas Tree Farms Near DuPage, Illinois
As Thanksgiving has now passed, it becomes clear that Christmas isn’t very far off. It’s time to find the perfect Christmas tree! There are quite a few Christmas tree farms in the area to get great fresh-cut Christmas trees
How To Find a Great Deal! Just ask.
As a consumer in these times, you should look at a price tag, laugh, and say, “uh-uh, you can do better than that.” Paying full-price for anything in this market is foolhardy.
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…
Giordano’s Pizza Restaurants File for Bankruptcy Protection
Giordano’s Pizza, a DuPage and Chicagoland pizza favorite, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The pizza chain has more than 55 restaurants operating in Illinois and Florida (with the vast majority of restaurants in the Chicago area).
Flu Shots in DuPage County
The 2010-2011 will cover both seasonal flu as well as H1N1 (Swine Flu) strains. The new vaccinations will be readily available throughout DuPage County by October.
Rain Barrels and Rain Collection in DuPage
On average, the DuPage County area receives about 35″ on rain annually. Wouldn’t it be nice to keep more of that water to use when dry weather settles in? A rain barrel!
Mullen’s Bar & Grill in Lisle, A Review
If you’re looking for a great all-around bar, you should check out Mullen’s (on the corner of Warrenville and Naperville roads in Lisle). The bar has a very cosy, but not cramped, pub feel to it.
Naperville’s Dick Locher Pens Last Dick Tracy Comic Strip
Naperville resident Dick Locher to write last Dick Tracy comic strip at age 81.
Racial Bias Lawsuit in Naperville Settled for $21k
Naperville settles racial bias lawsuit for $21,000 The City of Naperville has settled a federal lawsuit with a Wheaton man who claims officers were racially motivated when a police dog bit him following a 2008 altercation outside a downtown Naperville bar. Read more on Chicago Tribune