Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Creepy characters take up residence at Naper SettlementOct 16, 2018 11:00 pm - When Naper Settlement transforms from a historic museum village into a Halloween haven this Friday and Saturday, it's time to leave that convincing Dracula outfit at hom...
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Constable: Swimmer finds a good reason to run 361 miles for kids with cancerOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - A standout swimmer during high school at Benet Academy in Lisle, Peter Krzywosz couldn't stomach the idea of running. "I grew up hating running," Krzywosz remembers. "I ...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendOct 12, 2018 10:25 am - Autumn is in the air at Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch and the annual Barrington Scarecrow Festival. Here are five ways to spend your time this weekend. For more...
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Illinois American Water awards over $77,000 in firefighter grantsOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - More than $77,000 will be shared by 78 Illinois fire departments through Illinois American Water's 2018 Firefighter Grant Program. Since the program was created in 201...
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District 200's Student Excellence Foundation to host STEM Expo Nov. 9Oct 10, 2018 11:00 pm - The Student Excellence Foundation's annual STEM Expo is coming up soon! Students and their families can spend a fun evening visiting over 40 hands-on exhibits and parti...
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Domestic Mission Dinner Oct. 19 aims to connect communities through serviceOct 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Children and teens are known for their joyous demeanor and sharing the love for life commonplace to their age group. But they also are among the most vulnerable populati...
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Sign up for COD's Food Truck Rally, Sunset 5KOct 09, 2018 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 13, the College of DuPage will host the eighth annual Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K, presented by DuPage Medical Group. It will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on...
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Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch sets autumn aglowOct 09, 2018 6:00 am - In patches across the land, pumpkins are peeking out from beneath their leafy vines, showing off an autumn palette of orange, russet, green and white. There are even a ...
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Where to see fall colors in the suburbsOct 09, 2018 5:58 am - The cooler days of fall signal the end of summer but also the approaching arrival of spectacular autumn colors. And remember, trees aren't the only breathtaking color b...
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Paranormal group to visit Aurora Regional Fire MuseumOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will celebrate Halloween early again this year. On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 to 11 p.m., the museum will once again welcome local parano...