Westmont Lifestyle
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Constable: Race for 'too small' charities now a big dealMay 04, 2017 5:15 am - A massive run or walk that raises millions of dollars for a big-name charity is great, but it's not for everybody. Most charities don't have the staff or resources to st...
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Our Lady of Peace food pantry volunteers bring smiles, hope to manyMay 03, 2017 11:00 pm - When you walk into the basement of Our Lady of Peace on a day when their food pantry is operating, you will feel the love and kindness emanating from the volunteers. Yo...
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Should you replace your athletic shoes?May 02, 2017 11:00 pm - We are all guilty from time to time of wearing our favorite workout shoes too long. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Sports Medicine, exactly when athletic...
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On May 31st at Westmont Park District: Retirement Expert Jim Flanagan Shares 'Essentials of Estate Planning'May 01, 2017 11:00 pm - "Failing to plan is planning to fail." Sometimes attributed to Benjamin Franklin, sometimes to others, the root of the pithy saying isn't nearly as important as whether ...
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The eating disorder you may have and not even realizeApr 27, 2017 11:00 pm - It's Friday night, and you've had a long, stressful week. You order a large pizza for one and take out a sleeve of thin mints from the freezer while binge-watching your ...
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Thousands of Guatemalan schoolkids receive calculators thanks to local RotariansApr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Northbrook, IL - More than 20,000 solar-powered calculators are in the hands of Guatemalan schoolchildren, thanks to some quick calculations by local Rotarians. Student...
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Constable: Quakers still have friends in suburbsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Until this week, here is what I knew about Quakers: 1. That guy on the oatmeal container is a Quaker. 2. Quakers often get confused with Shakers, the furniture folks. Wi...
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On Earth Day, donate used furniture and earn rewardsApr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is a time to promote earth-friendly practices such as recycling and sustainable living. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for people to find responsible and...
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12 steps to allergy-proof your homeApr 18, 2017 11:00 pm - As the trees and flowers start blooming, spring allergies are on the rise. While you may not be able to control the pollen outside, you can control allergens in your hom...
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Giant Steps to offer equine therapy in Sugar GroveApr 14, 2017 6:00 am - Horses are known to be therapeutic, which is what prompted Lisle-based Giant Steps, a nonprofit organization serving autistic individuals, to start an equine therapy pro...