Bears Epic Rivalry Loss to Packers
The Bears epic rivalry loss to Packers in the playoffs is sure to be a problem for years to come.
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DuPage County Food Pantry Directory
Food pantries in DuPage County serve thousands of area families every year; there are nearly fifty pantries serving the county. If you are looking for food assistance or wanting to make a donation to a local pantry, the list below is a great starting-point. Whenever possible, we have linked the food pantry named to their…
West Wind Motel in West Chicago – Movie Trivia
If you live in DuPage County, you may have driven throught the intersection of Garys Mill and Roosevelt Roads in West Chicago. There is no street light at the intersection, and it does appear fairly nondescript, but did you know that filming for one of the most iconic films of all time took place there?
Child Confidence – 50 Ways to a Confident Kid
More than anything, I want to raise my kids to be confident – comfortable in their own skin. I want them to face a difficult situation as a challenge, not a set-back. Confident kids grow into confident adults…
Autumn Fest at Morton Arboretum in Lisle
Fall is officially here and the leaves are changing color fast! There are few better places in DuPage County than the Morton Arboretum to view the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges of Autumn. The fall celebration is going on now at the Arboretum, located in Lisle, just north of Warrenville Road on Route 53.
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
Weekend Getaways from Chicago – Within Driving Distance
After a long, stress-filled work week, sometimes you need to getaway for the weekend. Thankfully, there are many excellent getaways that aren’t too far from the Chicago area. Let’s take a look at what your options are for a quick weekend getaway from Chicago. Weekend Getaways from Chicago Let’s take a look at the map…
Mallard Lake Hard-Water Classic Ice-Fishing Tournament
Mallard Lake, a 942-acre forest preserve in DuPage County has open waters, wetlands, fields and scattered woodlands with wildlife such as beavers, great blue herons, bullfrogs, eastern meadowlarks, bobolinks, red-tailed hawks and kestrels.
DuPage Mothers & More!
Mothers have a challenging role in today’s society. In the not-so-distant past, a mother’s primary role was that of care-giver for the children. Today, many mothers have part-time or full-time careers in addition to the demands of primary care-giver for the children.
Polar Express brings holiday cheer to families
Polar Express brings holiday cheer to families Santa showed up in Glen Ellyn a week early. The Polar Express picked him up Sunday at the North Pole, which looked suspiciously like the Elburn train station, and he hopped on board to spread holiday cheer to 135 Glen Ellyn residents. “These bells belong to Rudolph,” he…