Probation for Aurora Sex Offender!?
The 19 year-old offender, Quincy Forrester was found guilty of entering the homes of three women and touching their legs while they slept. He was also arrested for a similar offense in Florida.
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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.
DuPage County Seeking Federal Disaster Relief
DuPage County will seek federal disaster relief aid to assist with the 2011 blizzard cleanup.
Christmas Tree Lighting Events in DuPage County
On Friday, November 25th (the day after Thanksgiving), check out one of the many Christmas tree lighting events in DuPage County. Get your kids and the whole family into holiday fun and spirits!
Of the tree-lighting events listed below, my personal favorite is the Glen Ellyn event. The tree lighting takes place right in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn at Main Street and Crescent Blvd. The setting is very much like that of a Norman Rockwell painting. The entire family is sure to enjoy it!
Jill Cataldo is Not Dead!
If you have never heard of Jill Cataldo (aka The Coupon Queen), known for her super-couponing grocery savings, you may be missing out on some huge grocery savings. Jill’s deals of the week are not to be missed as the tips she provides could leave you with a trunk-full of groceries at a fraction of the retail cost (or even free!).
Fall Festivals in DuPage County
Just because the kids are back in school and the summer is winding down, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty of fun to still be had. Fall is just around the corner, and this one should be bursting with color due to all the summer rain we’ve had. What better way to enjoy the beauty of the fall-season than outdoors…
Suburban Chicago Banquet Halls – Plan Your Wedding Reception
Are you planning a wedding in DuPage County? We’ve got just the list for you… Wedding planning can be a stressful endeavor. This list of banquet halls will give your a good starting-point to research and compare venues for your wedding reception. Clicking on the venue name listed in the first column of the table…
DuPage County’s Haunted Places
In the spirit (excuse the pun of course) of the Halloween season, I’d like to present you with a list of DuPage County’s most-noted haunted locations. Are they really haunted?? Who knows? You decide… If you know of more, please let us know in the comments section below. BOO!
Lombard soldier serves as ‘pallbearer in spirit’ for grandfather
Lombard soldier serves as ‘pallbearer in spirit’ for grandfather When I was a boy, I loved watching my grandpa, John Spartz, lead his VFW post during the Memorial Day parade in near-West suburban Berkeley. World War II was more than half a century over, yet his Navy uniform was as crisp as it was in…