Andrus family remembered after Darien murder-suicide

DARIEN – Four caskets formed a U-shape at the Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home in Lemont on Monday as grieving family and friends remembered the four members of the Andrus family. The caskets were decorated with flowers and photos, mostly of the family together on vacation or enjoying the holidays. A n ... Read More ť

Former Glenbard East student pleads not guilty in mass shooting threat

The Suburban Life All-Area Baseball West Team: 15 photos

Hinsdale South football minicamp: 6 photos

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The Suburban Life All-Area Baseball West Team: 15 photos

Hinsdale South football minicamp: 6 photos

3rd Annual Bolingbrook Pet-a-Palooza

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Villa Park Pirates 12U pick up second tournament title

The 12U Villa Park Pirates won their second tournament of the season by placing first in the Quad City A's Father's Day Classic. ... Read More ť

Where to find the elusive 'croughnut'

Inspired by New York's creation of the cronut, a cross between a croissant and doughnut, the confection craze is popping up around Chicago, including the debut this past Saturday at Gür Sweets Bakery in Elmhurst. Opened last year, it's a fusion bakery for American, European and South Asian treats. ... Read More ť

Hello Westmont and Woodridge

Hey everyone. My name is Kristin Pedicini and I am the new reporter for the Westmont Progress and the Woodridge Reporter. I just wanted to take a quick minute to introduce mys ... Read More ť

Lisle’s librarians here to offer book suggestions, too

Everyone loves a good story.Sometimes, we don’t realize that the entertainment or education we receive is actually delivered via a story. Ancient storytelling around a fire wa ... Read More ť

Lisle Convention Bureau seeking board member

LISLE – The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking resumes from persons interested in serving on its board of directors. Directors serve three-year terms and are requir ... Read More ť

IKEA Bolingbrook, Illinois State Police to host child's safety event

BOLINGBROOK – The Illinois State Police will lead a child's safety event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at IKEA Bolingbrook, 750 E. Boughton Road.At the Identification an ... Read More ť

4 charged with DUIs in Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN – Glen Ellyn police made four DUI arrests between June 2 and 9, according to police reports.• Mohammad T. Raza, 47, 545 Thornhill Drive, Carol Stream, was charged w ... Read More ť

Cary man charged after alleged involvement in Lombard bank robbery

LOMBARD – Formal charges were filed Monday against a Cary man who allegedly was involved in a bank robbery in Lombard earlier this month, along with robberies at two other sub ... Read More ť

Despite balanced budget, D-200 feels state money crunch

The Illinois Legislature was called back to Springfield on Wednesday for a special session to solve the state’s growing pension problem. The debt crisis had real effects on lo ... Read More ť

Lemont Fire Board may approve new chief Thursday

LEMONT – The Board of Trustees of the Lemont Fire Protection District has scheduled a possible action to approve the contract of the new fire chief during Thursday's meeting.T ... Read More ť

D-53 considers using iPads starting in kindergarten

OAK BROOK – Butler School District 53 heard a report on the planned utilization of iPads in kindergarten though third grade classrooms during a school board meeting this month ... Read More ť

Westmont HS student's skills, hard work equal a big win

WESTMONT – Things are adding up for Westmont's Zackary Sedivy.The recent Westmont High School graduate took first place in a competition of the 2013 National Leadership Confer ... Read More ť

The return of the 10 percent down payment

Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back. ... Read More ť

9 ways to save on summer gardening

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Choosing the right golf instructor

Eventually after having had junior go through a few group golf lessons, a decision must be made whether they like the sport enough to want to get good or whether it is a pastime sport. Either way, the main person making this decision should be the junior golfer by him or herself. Should they want to pursue the former option it is probably time to find a private instructor. Here are a few suggestions to help you make the correct choice:

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Introduce a youngster to golf

School’s out, and one of the best sports you can introduce a child to is golf. There are a plethora of junior golf opportunities out there, and you will want to get the best for your child. Here are a few guidelines for questions to ask the people in charge of the school or camp: