News
By Cari Brokamp, cbrokamp@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 05:12 PM CDT
Children who experience the death of a parent, guardian or other significant caregiver suffer a great loss. However, their grief often is neglected and swept under the rug, according to the staff of Pillars.
By Andrew Westel, awestel@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:23 PM CDT
DarienFest is going on all this weekend. The opening ceremonies featured a speech from the mayor of Darien and a performance by the Eisenhower Junior High band. There will be carnival rides and live bands playing all weekend.
By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 03:18 PM CDT
A 23-year-old magazine salesman from Alabama was charged Tuesday with breaking into an 86-year-old La Grange Highlands woman’s home and sexually assaulting her during the Labor Day weekend, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 01:16 PM CDT
Despite falling home prices and a slight increase in wages, the typical DuPage County family still cannot afford the typical home in the county, according to a report released Wednesday by the DuPage Homeownership Center.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 12:53 PM CDT
Despite harsh criticisms, local employers might be jumping on a Web site that helps verify employee immigration status following a presentation by U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th District, of Hinsdale.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 11:09 AM CDT
Community Consolidated School District 181 is having students put in their time behind the handlebars before letting the rubber hit the road.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:55 AM CDT
Dropping from a helicopter on skis to a mountain side blanketed with powder white snow ahead of him, it would appear David Thompson’s hunger for life seems to be fed by his desire to move.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:46 AM CDT
Now that Labor Day has passed, white shoes and swimsuits will soon be thrown in the closet. But the end of summer in Hinsdale is something to celebrate, not frown upon.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:44 AM CDT
After a coyote claimed the life of their 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Zeus, the Katsaros family of Willowbrook is aching to make fellow residents aware of a potential pet stalker in the neighborhood.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:39 AM CDT
Whether you’re into fast cars or swift horses, the Oak Brook Polo Club has something to fulfill your need for speed.
By Staff reports
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:33 AM CDT
A monthly Alzheimer’s Family Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at The Birches Assisted Living, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:30 AM CDT
When The Lane School in Hinsdale was redistricted to feed into Hinsdale Middle School last spring, it was estimated the middle school’s population would increase by 66 students. That number turned out to be a little higher.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 09:16 AM CDT
Two female state representatives are teaming up once again to bring women — and even men — a day to learn, hear from experts, and get free health assessments.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 09:11 AM CDT
Get your rat pack together for an afternoon of “Sangria & Sinatra.”
By Kristen Zambo, kzambo@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 09:23 PM CDT
As development gobbles up farmland, fens and natural prairies across Illinois, a Westchester group is about to celebrate one of the remaining pristine areas in its own backyard.
By Staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 07:06 PM CDT
There are only three Thursdays left in the 2008 farmers market season.
By Staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 07:05 PM CDT
The Burr Ridge Park District has announced its 2008 Harvest Fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 27.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 04:31 PM CDT
The DuPage County Health Department is sponsoring a three-night series of parenting classes for families with 1- to 4-year-old children on Mondays in September.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:37 PM CDT
DuPage County is holding two events where residents can have personal documents shredded free of charge.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:35 PM CDT
Two DuPage County state legislators are holding a seminar on Internet safety and identity theft tonight in Wood Dale.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:32 PM CDT
DuPage County Board member Jim Healy, R-5th District, of Naperville, has been appointed vice chairman of the national transportation committee for the National Association of Counties.
By Staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 10:36 AM CDT
The Hinsdale Humane Society is participating in the upcoming McCormick Tribune Foundation’s Emergency Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m until 4 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 14 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.