Downers Grove to host annual Ice Fest
DOWNERS GROVE – The ice sculptures that will adorn downtown Downers Grove during the village's annual Ice Fest arrive long before the sun ri…
Tasting event supports Glen Ellyn Park District scholarships
GLEN ELLYN – Attendees partook in a chocolate, cheese and wine tasting event Feb. 2 at Reserve 22 at Village Links in Glen Ellyn, sponsored …
Founding member of Northern Illinois Food Bank dies at age 78
GLEN ELLYN – Mary Hayes, a founding member of the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, died Jan. 24 at age 78.
Elmhurst District 205 board tackles facilities proposals at workshop
ELMHURST – After hearing presentations on major facilities adjustment proposals at a workshop Jan. 27, some Elmhurst Community Unit School D…
Berwyn-area candidates share views at forum
BERWYN – Local voters attended a candidates forum Feb. 1 at Berwyn City Hall to learn more about those vying to represent them.
'Radium Girls' shares 'powerful' true story at Theatre of Western Springs
WESTERN SPRINGS – Thanks to the efforts of a group of women who suffered from radiation poisoning in the 1920s, countless lives have been sa…
Elmhurst Park District event tackles 'cabin fever'
ELMHURST – More than 300 people attended the Elmhurst Park District's Cabin Fever Funfest on Feb. 3 at Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave., Elmhur…
Families enjoy frosty fun at Wheaton Park District's Ice-A-Palooza
WHEATON – Those attending the Wheaton Park District's Ice-A-Palooza on Feb. 3 at the Central Athletic Center ice rinks were able to skate, p…
Lyons Township High School hosts first LyonCon
WESTERN SPRINGS – Lyons Township High School hosted its first LyonCon, a Comic-Con/gaming-style event, featuring tournament gaming, open tab…
Coming together in song: Wheaton College hosts music conference
WHEATON – Wheaton College Associate Professor of Music Tony Payne knows the importance of singing."W…
