Tag: dupage-county-news
“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.
Home Show – Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo 2012
The DuPage County Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo 2012 is scheduled to take place the weekend of March 23rd at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The home show, featuring home improvement and landscaping contractors and suppliers is set to be the largest such event in DuPage County this year. The event is held indoors […]
Ten Thousand Villages Sales to Benefit Local Organizations
Today through Thursday, Ten Thousand Villages store in Glen Ellyn is sponsoring four local organizations. 15% of all store sales between the hours of 5PM and 8PM will be donated. Get some of your Christmas shopping done and help local organizations in the process.
Illinois Ban on Electronics Disposal Begins in 2012
Did you know that beginning January 1, 2012, you will no longer be allowed to dispose of electronic equipment in the trash? Illinois has passed the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which mandates that most consumer electronics be recycled. Trash collection agencies will no longer accept these items and will incur fines from the Illinois EPA if they do.
Haunted Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds
Are you looking for a little bit of offbeat fun Halloween weekend? Check out the Haunted Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29th from 3PM to midnight. The event will feature a flea market loaded with frightfully-good deals. In addition to the flea market, there will be a beer garden, costume contests, a haunted house, and special guest stars from some of your favorite horror movies.
Glen Ellyn Restaurants Donating to Food Pantry
Glen Ellyn restaurants are donating 10% of there Wednesday, August 17th earnings to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. If you live in the Glen Ellyn area, why not get dinner out tomorrow? Fill your belly and the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry’s shelves while you do it!
Oakbrook Terrace Starts Poo Free Parks Program
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.
