DuPage County
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Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines created memories for familiesMar 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The children of Thomas and Reba Pelletiere grew up around slot cars — their dad’s way of keeping them on the straight and narrow. Thomas opened Dads Slot Cars in November 1992. Then he set about creating memories for local kids.
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DuPage County set to rebuild Geneva Road bridgeMar 06, 2024 12:07 pm - The DuPage County Department of Transportation will replace the Geneva Road bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River between the Timber Ridge and Winfield Mounds f...
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District 211 culinary students’ soup shines at hunger eventMar 06, 2024 12:06 pm - Culinary students from all Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 schools served up their own creations at a Souper Bowl fundraiser hosted by the Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club Foundation.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host blood drive March 20Mar 06, 2024 11:00 am - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St. in Naperville, will host a community blood drive with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, March...
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Naperville mayor named grand marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 9Mar 06, 2024 10:44 am - Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli will be the grand marshal for the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 9. The 31st annual parade steps off at 10 ...
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The lure of ‘Jersey Boys’: Mercury Theater’s homegrown production entices suburban actor out of retirement, againMar 06, 2024 10:24 am - For most of his professional life, Aurora native Adrian Aguilar wanted to play one role: Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys.” Now he has his chance with Mercury Theater Chicago’s first “built-in-Chicago” production of the hit jukebox tuner.
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Eat pancakes with Easter Bunny at Aurora Lions’ breakfast March 16Mar 06, 2024 10:15 am - The Aurora Lions Club will hold its annual Easter pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, March 16. The fundraiser to support Lions' charities will be held from 8 a.m. to ...
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Celebrate International Women’s day with free area bike rides March 8-11Mar 06, 2024 10:05 am - As temperatures climb, so does biking enthusiasm. February tempted cyclists outdoors with some of the best winter cycling in years. March continues to tease.
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Sláinte! Suburban bars and restaurants have big plans for St. Patrick’s DayMar 06, 2024 9:54 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials. So gear up in your best green and get ready to celebrate with music, corned beef, green beer and more.
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Strength in vulnerability: Transforming work cultureMar 06, 2024 9:52 am - What does it mean to be “vulnerable” in a business environment? In the past, being vulnerable as a company had a singular meaning: It meant you had a weak spot. A flaw yo...