Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Book notes: ‘Mrs. Kennedy and Me’ author signs in the suburbsApr 19, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Jason Ellis, a professional skateboarder and host of “The Jason Ellis Show” on Sirius XM radio, discusses his new memoir, “I’m Awesome: One Man’s Triumphant Quest to B...
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Go! Go! Sports doll creator had a dreamApr 18, 2012 6:00 am - It was one trip to the toy store six years ago that spurred Jodi Norgaard to action. Shopping for a doll with her 9-year-old daughter, Grace, the Glen Ellyn mom was none...
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Comcast volunteers to beautify Knoch Knolls Park on Sat., April 21Apr 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Across the country Comcast employees gather once a year for a day of service to their communities. This year, the Naperville Park District's Knoch Knolls Park will bene...
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EcoFest 2012 brings live birds of prey show May 12 to the Naperville RiverwalkApr 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Kids, families, and all ages are invited to the Naperville Park District's EcoFest 2012, a new event that will take place Sat., May 12 at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, l...
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Arboretum botanist tracks blooms and other signs of spring's progressApr 12, 2012 11:00 am - Ed Hedborn, who has been with the Morton Arboretum in Lisle for 35 years, has never seen anything like this. “It feels like I'm in the middle of May,” Hedborn says. “You...
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Book notes: Anne Rice signs 'Wolf Gift' at Anderson'sApr 12, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet “A Bitter Veil” author Libby Fischer Hellmann as she discusses and signs copies of her latest novel at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Co...
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The Magic of KitesApr 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Expect to see every kind of kite in the sky at Wheaton Park District's Forth Annual “Go Fly a Kite!” Simple paper-diamond kites. Giant animal-shaped kites. Kites that re...
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New summer concert series opening at Naper SettlementApr 06, 2012 5:00 am - Ravinia, eat your heart out. Naper Settlement’s new concert series, Naper Nights, offers a chill place to spread a blanket and catch some local and national ban...
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Book notes: Ebert signs his two new books at Anderson'sApr 05, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet children's book author and illustrator Jules Feiffer from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Jean Albano Gallery, 215 W. Superior, Chicago. Feiffer is perha...
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Westmont Eldercare Navigator Cautions Family Members to Monitor Seniors During and After HospitalizationApr 03, 2012 11:00 pm - It is not your imagination if during or after a hospital stay, you see that your family member is not as mentally sharp as before they were admitted. Disorientation and ...