While Christmas might be the most celebrated Christian holiday worldwide, St. Charles’ Bethlehem Lutheran Church Pastor Mark H. Larson said Easter is the most important.
Gigi Callaway said she is lucky to have been selected as a 2010 fellow for the Illinois Lincoln Excellence in Public Service Series — but she should not be surprised.
Therese Schey flies the American Flag daily, decorates her house with a patriotic theme and cannot think of one good thing that a veteran does not deserve.
Police said a Westmont man has been charged with two felony counts of arson for allegedly starting a fire in an apartment complex after a domestic altercation in his residence.
Joe Conway learned how to climb once he learned how to crawl. He just has not stopped.
Villa Park resident and Westchester neuromuscular dentist Dr. Peter Noto has transformed the typical dental office to a state-of-the-art dental laboratory.
It all started with a flier about Cub Scouting from young Eddie Colaianni’s kindergarten class in 2005.
The grand marshals for St. Charles’ 2010 McNally’s St. Patrick’s Parade will be Billy Pierce, formerly of the Chicago White Sox, and Randy Hundley, formerly of the Chicago Cubs.
Anderson Animal Shelter, a humane society, has planned the first annual Prevent a Litter month in February. Local area veterinarians will be discounting spay and neuter surgeries for pets during the month.
Jennifer Langan cannot remember a time when she did not want to work with animals or be actively involved with conservation.
What does it take to make a public restroom transcend its mere functional status? Does it have style and class? Is it elaborate and ornate? Does it have a sense of fun and whimsy? Or is there something else that makes it unique? We want to know. Seriously. Let us know your favorite spot and we’ll take a trip ourselves to check them out. If they pass muster, we’ll include these top restrooms in a fun article we’re publishing.
In observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, a St. Charles dentist and his staff will volunteer free dental services for guests of Lazarus House, a shelter for Kane County residents offering food and case management services to the homeless and poor.
Julie Procich sells candy, but the memories of childhood are free.
St. Joseph Coach Mark Zavagnin believes not all wins are found on the playing field.
The Lord of Life Church in St. Charles will screen “The Sound of Music” with doors opening at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.
Julianne Voss knew when she applied for a position with the Westchester Police Department more than 30 years ago that she would love working there.
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303’s 16th annual Kick-a-Thon, which raises money for cancer, will be held at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at St. Charles East High School.
Citing the large number of obese children in the area, the Kane County Health Department has ramped up its fight against childhood obesity in recent years. This week, the department was rewarded for its efforts.
If you are looking for a good children’s book to read, just ask for Miss Patti.
Sledding is an exhilarating winter activity that practically anyone can do, as gravity does most of the work.
