DuPage County Lifestyle
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DuPage County Family Center to debut new digsOct 22, 2013 5:30 am - A DuPage department that provides services to families going through divorce or separation is celebrating the opening of its new digs on the county’s Wheaton campus. The...
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No one but the cat is comfortableOct 22, 2013 1:00 am - My 20-by-12 living room, otherwise known as the “alley,” is a spectacular collection of lift chairs bought lovingly for my late husband, countless tables serving as the ...
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Individual salon suites showcase stylists' specialtiesOct 21, 2013 1:00 pm - Sue Putignano worked for a larger salon for many years. She enjoyed styling her customers, but was tired of all the noise, and how hard it was to make it a personal expe...
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Join The Relay For Life CommitteeOct 20, 2013 11:00 pm - Volunteering as a Relay For Life Committee Member is not only rewarding in itself but you are also lending your talents and time to a cause that we all truly care about,...
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Casino gives OCC $150,000 for scholarshipsOct 20, 2013 2:28 pm - Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is donating $150,000 to Oakton Community College to provide 1-year scholarships for Des Plaines residents. Rivers Casino General Manager Bil...
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Antiques show in St. Charles a glimpse into American pastOct 19, 2013 2:15 pm - A hand-hammered copper pot here, a mortar-and-pestle set there. “One day you turn around and you realize you are a collector,” said Wheaton resident Jim Hoff, shortly af...
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Book notes: Meet Chris Matthews at North Central SundayOct 19, 2013 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, host of “Hardball With Chris Matthews,” as he reads from and signs copies of his book “Tip and Gipper: When Politics Worked” at 2 p.m...
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Eagle Scout candidate builds fish cribs for forest preserve lakesOct 18, 2013 5:03 pm - Fishermen who flocked to Axehead Lake in Park Ridge for the start of trout fishing season on Saturday, Oct. 19, found some new hot spots where the recently stocked fish ...
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Haunted happenings: 13 frightfully fun Halloween ideasOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - You've picked out your pumpkin, decorated your yard and started stocking up on candy. Now, it's time to seek out some seasonal fun. Whether your idea of Halloween is a ...
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Neighborhood profile features Silk StockingOct 18, 2013 12:21 am - A charming mix of homes along tree-lined streets, nationally acclaimed schools and a walk-to-town location attract buyers to the Silk Stocking subdivision in Des Plaines...