DuPage County Lifestyle
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Special needs kids learn through gymnastics therapyAug 13, 2011 12:00 am - Instead of your average physical and occupational therapy, A Big Blast not-for-profit organization offers special needs kids what is more of a fun and engaging gymnastic...
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Venues make birthday parties easy and funAug 12, 2011 11:00 am - Looking for an idea for your child's next birthday party? Whether they love food, dressing up, art or exercise, there are plenty of great options in the area that will t...
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Neighborhood profile: Bloomfield Hills, BloomingdaleAug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Anita and Anthony Nuzzo had lived in Roselle, moved out of the area, then decided to move back. They found their new home in Bloomfield Hills in Bloomingdale. That was i...
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Make your way through maze of graphing calculatorsAug 11, 2011 1:00 am - You’re on the market for a calculator, but knowing which one you or your child needs for school can be just as perplexing as any high school math formula. With plenty of...
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Captain Awesome's humble beginnings in Glen EllynAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - You know the nice-looking teenage boy from Glen Ellyn who rang your doorbell in the early 1990s and tried to sell you a Daily Herald subscription? Well, he grew up to ...
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Classic recollections: 1970 Pontiac GTOAug 08, 2011 1:00 am - After returning home from his tour of duty in Vietnam, war veteran Vic Alesi was more than ready to trade in his machines of firepower for one packing plenty of horsepow...
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Mt. Prospect teen a finalist in Tricoci modeling competitionAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - After auditioning at an open casting call in July and a runway competition at the Chicago Cultural Center this past Tuesday, a Mount Prospect resident has been chosen as...
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Active adults having a blast while staying healthyAug 06, 2011 1:00 am - Today's over-50 crowd has learned an important lesson from their doctors, media reports and health gurus, as well as from watching their parents' decline: Stay active if...
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...
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Watch Your Back! Backpacks worn improperly or too heavy could cause injuryAug 02, 2011 11:00 pm - As the new school year approaches, parents and children planning their "back-to-school" lists are urged to keep backpack safety in mind. A backpack can be a great help t...