Blackwell Off-Leash Dog Park Warrenville
Check out the Blackwell Off-Leash Dog Park located in Warrenville off Mack Road in DuPage County.
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West Chicago Home – Muslim Prayer Center Controversy
The controversy stems from the unapproved use and conversion of the home in West Chicago to a Muslim prayer center. Neighbors of the home are at odds with the leaders of The Islamic Center of the Western Suburbs who see no issue with using the residential property as a religious facility.
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…
Video of Deer Grazing at Lyman Woods in Downers Grove
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…
Villa Park Drug Dealer Gets 16-year Prison Term
It’s not every day that a seemingly ordinary traffic stop leads to a major multi-million dollar drug bust, but that’s exactly what happened when police caught up with Herasmo Herrera last September. A Villa Park man nabbed in a $3 million cocaine bust will serve at least eight years in prison for possessing about 70…
A Story of Kindness and Charity
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…
Case of Viral Meningitis Reported at Naperville North
A case of viral meningitis has been reported at local Naperville North High School in Naperville.
Live Jazz Music in DuPage County
There are a number of venues throughout DuPage County that regularly host live jazz artists and bands. If you are a jazz enthusiast trying to find nearby, suburban venues to see and hear jazz, the following list of bars and restaurants should point you in the right direction. Check out each venues’ website for more…
DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Concert
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) celebrates the music of Sergei Prokofiev with concerts this Saturday and Sunday in Naperville.
Uncle Bub’s Westmont – Best BBQ
Uncle Bub’s in Westmont is by far the best BBQ restaurant in DuPage County. It very well may be the best BBQ restaurant in the entire six-county Chicago area. If you are a fan of Famous Dave’s BBQ (and that’s not a bad restaurant), you have to trek and try Uncle Bub’s. You will not be disappointed.