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This year, Veterans Day falls on 11-11-11 — a remarkable date on which to honor the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces.
The suburbs and city feature a number of exhibits and events that pay tribute to the troops and remember ...
Updated: Nov 13, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Ever since it opened in 2007, the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton has helped 34 veterans land on their feet.
And since 2008, Cantigny Park and Gardens has helped the shelter in its mission with an annual 5K that gives its net procee...
Updated: Nov 07, 2011 at 02:40 PM
This could be the biggest thing in the birding world since the announced rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker. I'm speaking of "The Big Year," an upcoming movie based on a true story that is sure to capture the attention of birders and nonbird...
Updated: Oct 04, 2011 at 03:46 PM
The Cantigny Golf Academy has added Everett J. Lockenvitz to its professional staff to lead the academy’s custom club-fitting operation, serving as master club fitter and master club builder.
Lockenvitz founded EJL Custom Golf Clubs Inc., a busines...
Updated: Sep 28, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Local World War II veterans who would like to pay their respects at the National World War II Memorial but are unable to travel to Washington, D.C., will be able to visit a scale model this weekend in Wheaton.
The scale model of the memorial comes t...
Updated: Sep 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM
In 2008, I applied to be a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. I submitted to a criminal background check, took the required Youth Protection Training, paid my fee and purchased a badge booklet at a Scout supply store. I was ready to serve.
Well, appa...
Updated: Sep 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Cantigny Park and SCARCE present the third annual Cantigny Green Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
Among the many fun and educational components of the fair will be a recycled art contest ope...
Updated: Sep 13, 2011 at 07:09 PM
There is an iconic work called “Nighthawks” hanging in the Art Institute of Chicago. The Edward Hopper masterpiece is dark and a little mysterious. I've always liked it, including the name.
The painting has nothing to do with birds, of course. The “...
Updated: Aug 14, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Cantigny Park will celebrate the 131st birthday of Col. Robert R. McCormick with activities and demonstrations for all ages.
The free festivities — including birthday cake — run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
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Updated: Jul 25, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Bird-watching and birding are the same thing. I believe that. But there is a sense within the hobby that “birding” is a little more serious.
So a few years ago, the DuPage Birding Club asked its members to contribute ideas about what makes a birder...
Updated: Jul 13, 2011 at 09:05 AM