Veggie Fest 2010 in Naperville This Weekend
If you have never attended Veggie Fest in Naperville before, it really is a worthwhile outing. Veggie Fest is all about plant-based foods and living a vegetarian lifestyle.
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Butterfield Road Construction Begins
The long awaited road construction project to widen Butterfield Road (Route 56) to a four-lane highway has begun. Orange construction barrels can be seen lining the south side of Butterfield from Naperville Road west to Eola Road. Construction crews are currently working on areas along the roadway to relocate or reconfigure utilities that are now in the path of the planned construction.
Ladies Night Out Event – Downtown Glen Ellyn
On Friday, April 29th, the businesses of downtown Glen Ellyn will be hosting a Ladies Night Out. Come out and shop-til-you-drop between the hours of 6PM and 9PM. Twenty downtown businesses will remain open late for this special event. This is the perfect time to pick up a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift! Tickets…
Route 59 Expansion Project Construction Begins
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin work this week on the Route 59 Expansion Project. The planned construction will affect a stretch of Route 59 from New York Street in Naperville, northward to Ferry Road in Warrenville. You can view a detailed area map of the approximately 3.5 mile length of the Route…
How to Save the Most on Groceries
Save money when grocery shopping by planning ahead, using coupons, and stocking up on the right items.
Morton Arboretum Hosts “Family Owl Adventure” Event
On Sunday, February 18th and Tuesday, February 20th, the Morton Arboretum will be hosting the “Family Owl Adventure.” The event will introduce your family to the amazing world of owls. The event will be held from 10AM-12PM (both days) in the Thornhill Education Center. Attendees will get to meet two rescued screech owls and learn…
Naperville Chirstmas Tree Pickup
The Naperville Christmas tree pickup will begin on Monday, January 3rd and continue on the following Mondays throughout the month.
Naperville Wine Festival 2010 at Naper Settlement
The 8th-annual Naperville Wine Festival begins tomorrow, Friday, Sepetember 17th (4PM – 10PM) and continues through Saturday, September 18th (3PM – 9PM). The festival is located at Naper Settlement, just south of downtown Naperville.
Do Kids Have Too Much Homework?
As a parent of young, elementary-age children, I am amazed at the amount of homework my kids bring home on an almost daily-basis. It’s insane! Kids need to be kids. They need to play, have fun, stretch their imaginations, and explore. A second-grade student does not need to be spending five or more hours each week on homework assignments.
5th Annual “A Day at the Races” Kentucky Derby Celebration & Auction
The DuPage Community Foundation will host their 5th annual “A Day at the Races” event on Saturday, May 5th, at the Dunham Woods Riding Club. Dunham Woods is located at 33W333 Army Trail in Wayne, IL. The foundrasing event will be held from 3:30PM to 6:30PM. Tickets to the event cost $75. The event will sponsor The DuPage Community…