I’d like to share a story with you about two good families in DuPage County. The names are made up, but the story is a very true tale of kindness and charity.. Three weeks ago, Tom and his wife, Jenny, purchased a queen-sized mattress set for their bedroom. Their old mattress set was clean, and still…
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.
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
Bordering the southeastern edge of DuPage County, is one of the county’s largest forest preserves, Waterfall Glen. Surrounded by the cities of Woodridge, Darien, Burr Ridge, and Lemont, the preserve completely encapsulates the Argonne National Laboratory property. On a recent Saturday morning, I made my first visit to Waterfall Glen, hiking the entirety of the…
This is an interesting article about Illinois Appellate Court Judge Thomas, a Republican from Wheaton who was once a place-kicker for the Chicago Bears…
Though the current outlook may seem bleak, there are opportunities out there. In DuPage County, we are rather lucky to have so many large-scale employers located within our borders.
The Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event is held twice each year (once in the spring and once in the fall). This huge children’s items sale event is being held Friday, October 8th through Sunday, October 10th at The Odeum. The Odeum is located just north of North Avenue (and west of Route 83) at 1033…
On Friday, April 13th at 6:30PM, Cantigny Park will host “A Night at the Mansion.” This family event, suited to kids of 5 to 10 years of age (and their parents), is sure to be a fun night to remember. Guests will stay overnight in the Robert R. McCormick mansion; bring a comfy pillow and…
For those of you who have traveled or lived in the southern states and crave a delicious, juicy, Chick-fil-A sandwich, you’ll love this news! Chick-fil-A is opening its first Chicagoland location here in DuPage County, or more specifically, in Wheaton, just east of the Danada shopping area. The restaurant, currently under-construction is located at the…
Not too long ago, we posted this tour of Lyman Woods in Downers Grove. In addition to the wide variety of wild plants and vegetation growing in Lyman Woods, the preserve is teaming with wildlife. On this brisk fall morning these deer grazed, seemingly unfazed by the nearby traffic and bustling corporate office park. Just…
