National Night Out 2010 Events List
Tuesday, August 3rd is National Night Out. Cities throughout DuPage County (and nationwide) will be holding National Night Out events.
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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.
Hyatt Lisle bails out Kidz Kabaret show
Hyatt Lisle bails out Kidz Kabaret show A change in local hotel ownership nearly caused organizers of the Kidz Kabaret Center Stage Players to pull out their hair. But their New Year’s Eve performance of “Hairspray,” and a dinner/room package, will go on thanks to the Hyatt Lisle. The group initially was to have its…
Christmas Returns, 3 Worst Stores for Returns and Exchanges
It’s the day after Christmas and you have presents to return or exchange. These are the local retail stores you do NOT want to go to on December 26th to make a gift return or gift exchange. #3 – Kohl’s Kohl’s is a great store, but there will be so many people rushing in to…
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
Kelly Park in Wheaton
Kelly Park in Wheaton is located at the corner of Elm Street and Main Street. If you were heading west-bound on Roosevelt Road, you would turn left (south) on Main Street and travel a half-mile to the park.
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!
Naperville to Buy DuPage Childrens Museum
Last night, the Naperville City Council voted 8-1 to approve the funding and subsequent purchase of the DuPage Children’s Museum. The 3-acre property in viewed as a gateway to downtown Naperville and the $3 million Naperville is spending to purchase the property is perceived as an exceptional value. Though the museum will now lease the…
Naperville Jack Russell gets new home, in 2010
Naperville dog gained fame, and a new home, in 2010 The canine equivalent of “humbug” still might not be part of his vocabulary, but if he could speak, Ebonyzer would probably tell you that, as years go, 2010 was a bittersweet one. The 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier became an unwitting international celebrity late last April….
Naperville Rentals – Homes, Apartments, & Condos
A ChicagoNow article from earlier today discusses the current availability of Naperville rentals. Here is the article discussing the homes and condos that are currently available to rent. There is a wide variety of private Naperville rentals available, ranging from $800 to $7500 per month. This will most likely be a continuing trend as homes in Naperville continue to drop in value (as is the case nationwide).