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

Geocaching program at Churchill Woods in Glen Ellyn: 6 photos

Downers Grove South football minicamp: 5 photos

Former Glenbard East student pleads not guilty in mass shooting threat

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Geocaching program at Churchill Woods in Glen Ellyn: 6 photos

Downers Grove South football minicamp: 5 photos

3rd Annual Bolingbrook Pet-a-Palooza

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Berwyn announces cooling center locations for hot summer months

BERWYN – Yes, it will get hot this summer in Berwyn.Berwyn officials announced a number of locations today that will serve as cooling centers for those who need to beat the he ... Read More ť

Police reports: La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, Westchester for June 19

Luggage and fishing equipment stolenMore than $500 in luggage and fishing equipment was stolen from a front porch in the 300 block of South Seventh Avenue at 8:53 a.m. June 9. ... Read More ť

Downers Grove South football minicamp: 5 photos

Downers Grove South holds an offseason football minicamp practice on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. ... Read More ť

Check out select events in one of our Planit 5 orbits

Looking for something to do this week? We have some suggestions, ranging from a music-filled car show to Villa Park's Summerfest, an outdoor concert by the Elmhurst Symphony, "celebrity" children's activities, and a chance to be part of a ham radio emergency preparedness competition. ... Read More ť

Summer means music in Countryside

Grab a blanket, and head to the park for a fun-filled evening of music. Hungry? Stop by our weekly food vendor for a bite to eat and drinks.Countryside Park, the city’s larges ... 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

Police reports: La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, Westchester for June 19

Luggage and fishing equipment stolenMore than $500 in luggage and fishing equipment was stolen from a front porch in the 300 block of South Seventh Avenue at 8:53 a.m. June 9. ... Read More ť

Fire department responds to basement fire on West Street

WHEATON – A fire broke out at 7:30 p.m. July 18 in the basement of DuPage Orthodontics at 300 S. West St., according to a release by the city.Upon arrival, crews discovered th ... 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

Elmhurst school fundraiser ranked in top 1 percent in the country

ELMHURST – Emerson Elementary School recently found out the school raised more money than 99 percent of schools in the nation for the American Heart Association.During a sprin ... Read More ť

Clarendon Hills Park District offers lacrosse, basketball and golf lessons

CLARENDON HILLS – The Clarendon Hills Park District will host Pee Wee Lacrosse, a Little Dribblers basketball program and Pee Wee Smart Golf from June 28 through Aug. 9 at the ... Read More ť

How to manage the mess

Getting rid of the clutter may sound like an insurmountable task but, according to professional organizer Elisa Adams, it’s actually the key to living a less stressful life. ... Read More ť

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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: