3rd Annual Taste of Downers Grove 2010
The 3rd annual Taste of Downers Grove is being held Thursday, September 16th from 4PM-8PM.
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DuPage County Property Assessments Drop
All of the Chicagoland counties have experienced a decline in assessed property values. Something tells me that the lowered assessment value will have little impact on a lowered property tax bill for 2011.
Naperville Reconsidering Parking Ban
The City of Naperville is reconsidering its ban on overnight parking in the western suburb’s downtown, in what is much-welcome news for bar patrons. Read more on CBS Chicago
Help Needy Kids With School Supplies
There are many children in DuPage County who’s families do not have the financial resources to obtain even the most basic of school supplies. These are tough economic times that hit low-income families very hard. Many families in need barely have the financial means to put food on the table or to pay for basic care necessities.
Naperville Board Game – Naperville On Board
Naperville On Board Naperville On Board Naperville is up for sale! Sold through Edwards Foundation this game is similar to Monopoly only played with Naperville sites and landmarks. Price: [wpramaprice asin=”B0047R84B4″]
DuPage County Social Services Directory
This is a directory of social services and public resource organizations serving DuPage County. Some of these organizations are private charities and some are sponsored by DuPage County (i.e. your tax dollars at work). All are worthy organizations intended to assist DuPage County residents in times of need.
Public Surplus Sale at Old Hubble Middle School in Wheaton
A public sale will be held at the old Hubble Middle School / Wheaton Central High School property in Wheaton on Friday and Saturday (October 14th and 15th). The school, located on the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Naperville Road in Wheaton is slated to be demolished.
Happy Valentine’s Day – Love’s Philosophy – Shelley Poem
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share the following poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley on the topic of love… Happy Valentine’s Day!
DuPage County Fair 2010 Starts Wednesday
The DuPage County Fair is set to begin this Wednesday, July 21st. The 5-day fair ends, Sunday, July 25th. If you have never been to the DuPage County Fairgrounds, they are located near DuPage Civic Center and County Courthouse in Wheaton located near County Farm and Manchester roads. Fairground access and parking is available just east of County Farm Road on Manchester.
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.