Meghan Keenan
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Lombard church to host 44th GermanfestJul 12, 2011 1:00 am - The Village of Lombard is going back to its roots. “Originally, Lombard was a German community,” said Dolores Chantos, chairwoman of Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s annua...
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Jazz Fest transforms downtown Glen EllynJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - Stroll into downtown Glen Ellyn today and you’ll see the village’s own version of “Transformers.” For one day only, the urban streetscape along Main Street will become ...
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Lisle parade welcomes beauties for pageantJul 07, 2011 12:00 am - Contestants of the U.S. All World Beauties National Pageant will ride in style through downtown Lisle in classic convertibles to celebrate their arrival in Illinois for ...
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America's Chefs rustling up tasty treats at RibfestJun 29, 2011 1:00 am - Ribfest is putting a new spin on the cooking experience this year. America's Chefs has entertained and fed members of the U.S. military and their families around the wor...
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Naperville Ribfest serves up ribs, music and more for a causeJun 29, 2011 1:00 am - Ribfest has been voted the Best Fest in the Midwest for 15 years in a row. Why? It's four full days of music, entertainment, food and fun — enough to draw more than 250...
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Worldwide tour brings STYX to RibfestJun 29, 2011 1:00 am - Originating in a suburban Chicago basement, STYX broke through in the 1970s and '80s with four multiplatinum albums and numerous hit songs. The band has undergone many ...
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Dog food drive helps DuPage shelterJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - You can donate a pound of food to shelter dogs — including some looking for homes in DuPage County — with just a click of your mouse. While you’re on your Facebook or Tw...
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Teen bands to rock Carol Stream stageJun 23, 2011 12:00 am - Six years ago, a group of Carol Stream high school students approached village Trustee Matt McCarthy and asked if they could set up their own community event. The teens,...
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Garage sale fans will find a touch of heaven in WinfieldJun 23, 2011 12:00 am - Bargain-hunters can save some money, and possibly gas, this weekend by scoping out the deals at 115 different garage sales in Winfield. It’ll be a little touch of heaven...
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Humanitarian Service Project feeds DuPage families in needJun 22, 2011 1:00 am - Floyd and Karole Kettering had an idea. This was back in 1979 when the Wheaton couple decided to collect gifts and groceries in a spare bedroom and then share them with ...