Downers Grove Lifestyle
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College of DuPage debuts Culinary and Baking Scholarship ChallengeDec 21, 2021 10:00 pm - Four culinary students were awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships as part of the inaugural George Macht Scholarship Challenge held last month at College of DuPage's...
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Benedictine University program aims to help create diverse women leadersDec 20, 2021 4:30 am - A new program at Benedictine University in Lisle aims to help create diverse women leaders and future change agents. L.E.A.D.S. - Leadership, Empowerment, Action, Develo...
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Friendship Village Garden Gals 'adopt' a family for the holidaysDec 19, 2021 10:00 pm - The Garden Gals of Friendship Village senior living community in Schaumburg are the two dozen women who live in Crosswell Trace, the private garden homes on the peripher...
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Good News Sunday: How Jet City Coalition assists seniors, low-income residents in communities near O'HareDec 19, 2021 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Kevin Murphy of Des Plaines believes pay...
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West Suburban Humane Society's new adoption center brings more pets and families togetherDec 17, 2021 4:00 am - For the past five decades, the West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) has connected thousands of animals with loving homes. On Dec. 4, WSHS kicked off its 50th anniversary ...
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Morton Arboretum extends 'Illumination' to Jan. 8Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The Morton Arboretum's holiday light show is getting an encore. The Lisle tree museum was previously scheduled to unplug “Illumination” after its final night Jan 2. But ...
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KINDNESS Project delivers roses and message of gratitudeDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox and LoveIsARose.com have partnered to honor and recognize the nurses and essential workers who are the "Heroes of the Decade" during t...
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Christmas dining 2021: Restaurants are prepping dine-in, to-go specials for the holidaysDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Christmas is almost here. If you don't have dining plans for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day yet, you're in luck. Here's our annual list of holiday dining options for din...
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New brownie-inspired cookie joins favorites in annual Girl Scout Cookie saleDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana kicked off cookie season Dec. 15. Local Girl Scouts remain dedicated to giving back to communities through the G...
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Founder shares 5 tips to write for nonprofits for those entering the fieldDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - It's important to remember that as a nonprofit you are still a business. Many nonprofits are created by well-intended entrepreneurs who have a true passion for what they...