Woodridge Lifestyle
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'Landfills can be desirable features': How they're doing that in DuPage CountySep 11, 2023 5:30 am - Landfills are going to be here forever, so we'd better take care of them. That's the core idea that Dan Zinnen operates on. “A concept I'm trying to hopefully share wi...
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Suburbs to remember Sept. 11 with ceremonies, servicesSep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Communities across the suburbs will observe the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies. Aurora The Aurora fire and police ...
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Make a difference with Lombard Service LeagueSep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lombard Service League is inviting friends and prospective members to join them for a kickoff dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Anna Weselak's home. A 6:30 p.m. soci...
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Good News Sunday: Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensSep 03, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Gerry's Cafe - a nonprofit that hired 45...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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How Warm Coats for Cool Kids collects, distributes winter wear and hopes to expand its reachAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - Just before Christmas in 2020, Garry Vaccaro was volunteering at the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry when he overheard a phone conversation between the pantry director an...
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...
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Naperville's Party on the Parkway to benefit Bridge CommunitiesAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Stroll downtown Naperville on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Naperville's Party on the Parkway. You'll enjoy the culinary taste sensations from Naperville's top...
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Inaugural Wiffle ball tournament to benefit Bennet Taft Memorial ScholarshipAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - The inaugural Bennet Taft Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at F.E. Peacock Park, 316 E. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Itasca. Join them and...
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DuPage County sets aside $1 million to address long-haul needs for food pantriesAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County Board members want to help equip food pantries to meet long-term needs. Board members on Tuesday approved setting aside $1 million to help shore up food pa...