DuPage County Lifestyle
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Naperville man makes 'Karate Kid' dreams a realityJul 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Blame "The Karate Kid." Matt Mullins remembers watching the Oscar-nominated 1984 movie as a youngster and being profoundly impressed by the way a young Ralph Macchio le...
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Drury Lane announces 2013-14 seasonJul 30, 2012 5:08 pm - A mix of old classics and acclaimed new shows are part of the 2013-14 lineup announced Monday at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Shows include the popular ne...
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Contest seeks best apple pie in LisleJul 30, 2012 11:12 am - Bakers pick your apples, dust off your recipes and get your rolling pins ready. Register by Wednesday, Aug. 1, for the “Best Apple Pie in Lisle Contest” for a chance to...
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Blooming mastermind: Secret process gives new dahlia colors a sporting chanceJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - Spartacus is a rich dark red dahlia, but Steve Meggos has bred yellow, lavender, orange, white and bicolored flowers with it. Meggos, who has been growing the big, exoti...
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Elk Grove Baptist Church to host Women's & Girl's Brunch & MovieJul 29, 2012 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 25, Elk Grove Village Baptist Church will host a Women's & Girl's Movie and a Brunch. The brunch will start at 10 a.m. at the Gilmore's house in Schaum...
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Ronald McDonald was a guest at the Big Rigs and KidsJul 28, 2012 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 28, Ronald McDonald was a guest at the Big Rigs and Kids event sponsored by the Park District of Villa Park. Ronald greeted the kids as they looked at ...
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St. Charles native finds niche with Second CityJul 27, 2012 6:00 am - Chris Witaske proved a bit of a comic long before he was paid to make people laugh. Back at St. Charles High School, for example, he put his love of comedy to good use i...
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Advocate Condell prepares paramedics for life-saving careerJul 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Advocate Condell Medical Center recently held its annual graduation ceremony for recruits who are now officially licensed paramedics in Illinois. There were 18 graduat...
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Book notes: Meet the Hayes at Anderson'sJul 26, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Best-selling author Robert Goolrick reads from and signs copies of his newest book, “Heading Out to Wonderful,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Anderson's Bookshop, 12...
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Schaumburg grad not typical reality show wanna-be starJul 24, 2012 5:30 am - Schaumburg grad gets second chance for love on reality show '3'