Shoppers aren’t the only ones competing with sharp elbows on Black Friday. Retailers are jockeying to make big sales this weekend as holiday shopping ceremonially kicks off, because even if stores are crowded the day after Thanksgiving, projections for the rest of the season are dim.
In hopes of living in a place with some history, Gary and Joan Plice moved from Park Ridge into their Bartlett home nearly three decades ago.
Residents will continue to see new books and DVDs in the collection at the Carol Stream Public Library after the village approved a 0.1 percent tax levy increase on the library’s general fund.
At Bartlett’s Village Board meeting Nov. 17, Village President Mike Kellycq expressed his concerns about the patient who escaped from Elgin Mental Health Center in September.
The Bartlett Police Department received its fourth accreditation last weekend — a status achieved by only 5 percent of all U.S. Law Enforcement agencies.
The group working to build a veterans memorial in Bartlett hopes construction for their plan — with a smaller price tag because of the economy — will begin in July.
Lombard's Yorktown Shopping Center has experienced higher numbers today than last year's Black Friday outcome.
Store managers at Stratford Square Mall said crowds today have been busier than expected.
Residents looking to donate toys to the annual U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program can drop off items at the Woodridge Village Hall.
The Westmont Special Events Corporation, a not for-profit corporation tasked with the mission of coordinating and implementing community events, is looking for part-time office coordinator.
Following resident suggestions to build a skate park and improve the downtown and library, the Village Board approved the final draft of Lombard’s 2010 Strategic Plan at its meeting Nov. 19.
Glenbard Township High School District 87’s Board of Education took the first hour out of its Monday night meeting to host an academic excellence celebration.
The village of Lombard’s Police Department has joined Operation Save 100, as part of statewide effort to reduce the number of vehicle fatalities this year.
The Lombard Fire Department is participating in the Keep the Wreath Red campaign during the holidays to help prevent fires caused by seasonal decorations such as tree lights.
Yorktown Center has announced a full calendar of promotions and events throughout the holiday season.
Elmhurst resident Lisa Sons has only been training show dogs for four years but can already an boast a Best in Show dog.
When Florida police officer Wayne Ivey was growing up, his father told him there were two things he needed to be successful in life: a good name and good credit.
You might consider paying inside when filling up at the newly opened Power Market, 572 W. Lake St., in Elmhurst.
The event starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Glen Ellyn. Santa Clause will light the tree and downtown shops will be open until 9 p.m.
