Chicago Blizzard of 1967
Below are some images of the Great Chicago Blizzard of 1967. What a mess that was… Hopefully today’s storm will not create the same havoc that the blizzard of ’67 did.
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Gun Found on Madison School Grounds in Wheaton
A Wheaton resident contacted police after finding a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol on a walking trail on Madison School’s grounds. The pistol was found lying near a dog leash on December 15th.
Taffy Pulling Event at Kline Creek Farm
A great kid-friendly event awaits… Tour an 1890s farmhouse, and learn how kids lived more than a century ago. Then, make taffy from molasses to take home during this one-hour program.
It’s Clear, I Hate Comcast – Comcast vs Clear
I should forewarn you that I am writing this from a biased position. I’m not even going to pretend that I like Comcast in the least, because I don’t. In fact, I cannot stand Comcast, and I’d love to see them squashed completely out of existence. Everything written in this post is based on my experience with, and opinion of, Comcast. Now, on to my experience of finally cutting the cable for good and connecting via Clear Network wireless.
Budget Before You Shop This Christmas and Save
Like it or not, Christmas is less than two months away; it’s a good time to budget for and begin your gift shopping. Going Christmas gift shopping without a plan and a budget can be an unnecessarily expensive endeavor. The last thing you want is to still be paying off Christmas bills in April. Don’t…
Illinois Day Trips Book for Family Fun Outings
I recently picked up a copy of the book, Fun with the Family Illinois: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids by Lori Meek Schuldt. The book was left on a coffee table at a friend’s house and I couldn’t put it down.
Personal Record Keeping
Today, I’ll discuss a few key points to consider regarding some simple preparations to make prior to the inevitable big sleep. When done right, you can help to ease a difficult time for your loved ones. When done wrong or not at all, your loved ones may be left stressed and frustrated.
Construction Along Butterfield Road in Warrenville
Could it be that preparations to widen Butterfield Road (Rt. 56) have begun? I live in the Wheaton-Warrenville area and have noticed quite a bit of activity on the south side of Butterfield Road near the DuPage River bridge just east of Warrenville. Huge black pipes are being connected along the roadway. Are these new…
Do Kids Have Too Much Homework?
As a parent of young, elementary-age children, I am amazed at the amount of homework my kids bring home on an almost daily-basis. It’s insane! Kids need to be kids. They need to play, have fun, stretch their imaginations, and explore. A second-grade student does not need to be spending five or more hours each week on homework assignments.
Winfield Good Old Days 2010 Festival
Check out Winfield’s Good Old Days festival, running Thursday, September 9 – Sunday, September 12, 2010. The Good Old Days festival is located in downtown Winfield (1.5 miles north of Roosevelt Road on Winfield Road). This year’s theme is “Drive Back to ’75.” Here is the 2011 Winfield Good Old Days information! The thing I like…