Tornado Warning in DuPage County – Storm Safety Revisited
With the potential for severe thunderstorms and tornado producing systems to form throughout the summer, it’s a good idea to review storm safety and preparedness.
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Cruzin Winfield – Mondays this Summer
Each Monday from 5:30PM to 8:30PM, beginning today, June 20th, Winfield will play host to Cruzin Winfield.
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.
Prescription Disposal RxBOX – Where to Discard Medications
DuPage County Health Department initiated a program supplying RxBOX medication collection boxes to a network of local police stations throughout DuPage County. The program has already collected more than five TONS of unused medications…
Westmont Cruisin’ Nights – Cars, Music, & Fun!
Check out the weekly Cruise Nights in downtown Westmont. Each Thursday night from 6PM-9PM, throughout the summer months, Westmonts plays host to Cool Cars on Cass Avenue. The event features a classic car show, live music, free raffles, kid’s crafts, and more…
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.
Memorial Day Parades and Events
There are many Memorial Day celebrations, parades, and memorial ceremonies taking place in and around DuPage County this weekend. If you are staying in the area for the weekend, you may want to check out one of the local events listed below.
Butterfield Road Construction Begins
The long awaited road construction project to widen Butterfield Road (Route 56) to a four-lane highway has begun. Orange construction barrels can be seen lining the south side of Butterfield from Naperville Road west to Eola Road. Construction crews are currently working on areas along the roadway to relocate or reconfigure utilities that are now in the path of the planned construction.
Water Parks in Illinois List
Here is a list of fun and exciting waterparks that your kids will love! These waterparks in Illinois are all within an hour’s drive of DuPage County.
DuPage PADS Opens New Client Service Center
DuPage PADS had a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of their Client Service Center located at 703 W. Liberty Drive in Wheaton. DuPage PADS is charitable organization that started just over 25 years ago. Initially, the PADS mission was to provide emergency shelter for the homeless in DuPage County. Over the two…