West Chicago Lifestyle
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Riverside Center brings adventure to home schooling boysApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - When I was given the opportunity to participate in the DuPage Human Race (my first) and to coordinate fundraising for Riverside Center for Education, I jumped at the cha...
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Human Race helps adult day center keep seniors activeApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Caring for someone with dementia is a journey both rewarding and challenging. Being of the sandwich generation, caring for children and parents while working is the ulti...
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Inspired volunteer runs Human Race to help Humanitarian Service ProjectApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Traditionally, when I hear the words "run" and "5K," I have a tendency to turn a deaf ear. As anyone who knows me can tell you, I am definitely not a runner. And I'm not...
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Awakenings Project fosters creativity of artists with mental illnessesApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - I'm one of the founders of The Awakenings Project. We're a small but vibrant organization based in Wheaton that teaches, mentors and otherwise supports artists, musician...
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Foundation plans to put race proceeds toward expanding inclusive Sensory Garden PlaygroundApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Play is one of the most important parts of childhood. It teaches kids how to cooperate, resolve conflicts and have fun together. But not all children have equal access ...
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Royal Yasit, improving West Chicago.Apr 12, 2016 11:00 pm - There is a lot to say when it comes to Jenaro Yasit Terrazas II, the young entrepreneur from West Chicago, IL. He started his clothing line in the summer of 2013. With t...
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Carol Stream drive set to collect tons of foodApr 06, 2016 1:00 am - Don't be surprised if you see dozens of people fiddling with doorknobs this week in Carol Stream. Volunteers will be fanning out across neighborhoods to tie empty plast...
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Earth Day benefit supports local environmental effortsApr 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Anyone who is concerned about the environment can help support The Conservation Foundation's work protecting natural areas and vital waterways in the region by joining o...
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This vegetable garden feeds those in need twiceMar 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Ray Peterson has a small vegetable garden behind his Carol Stream home. Behind his church - Our Savior Lutheran Church (www.oursavior.com), 1244 W. Army Trail, Carol Str...
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West Chicago McDonald's holds McTeacher's Night to support their local PreschoolMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - On Thursday, March 24th, the West Chicago Early Learning Center held a very successful Preschool PTO fundraiser at the McDonald's in West Chicago. The Early Learning Ce...