I am very happy about the Kosuke Fukudome signing. Even though there is more work to do, it makes the Cubs a much more dangerous team, both offensively and defensively. On the offensive side, bringing in guys who take more pitches and have good OBP ...

The O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission defines noise as "unwanted sound," and Wood Dale doesn't want any more noise then it already gets. With a new southern runway being constructed at O'Hare International Airport, city leaders want to how much ...

Dear Mr. Geils: What are you thinking? What nerve does it take to petition for MY money from the taxes I pay for School District 100, for the education of students from Wood Dale and Bensenville, to use for the village of Bensenville? I live in Wood...

As Henry Hyde's alderman in the 3rd Ward of Wood Dale for the past 12 years, I would try to see him whenever he was in town. We always parted with my comment that he should not forget that I was his alderman and he should call me if he needed any as...

Earlier this year, Wood Dale entered the search, with several other towns, for affordable senior housing. Thursday night, such a plan fell into aldermen's laps, though not for the location they intended. Following a series of design discussions in ...

To be included in this listing, fax information to (630) 955-3540. Billiards Oscar's Billiards 434 E. North Ave., Lombard. (630) 627-2300. Open 24 hours Pockets 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. Open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays through Thurs...

As I took a few minutes to review the Daily Herald's opinions page online, I found Mr. Rick Bolesta of Schaumburg's article about thanking those who serve. His commentary was on thanking our veterans and service members, which was prompted from a r...

Upcoming networking opportunities in DuPage County • To submit your listings, e-mail M.J. Porter at mporter@dailyherald.com or fax to (630) 955-0895. Thursday • The Winfield Chamber will hold a Christmas After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs...

I'm lucky. On Thanksgiving, I was surrounded by young men and women, every one as close as a brother or sister, in the warmth of my unit's dining facility in Iraq. These brave young men and women all feel the honor to sacrifice their time from thei...

Register soon for Santa breakfast Register by Friday for Breakfast with Santa, which will be from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 22 at the Butterfield Park District, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. The event will include crafts, games and prizes. The cost i...