Local
May 17, 2013 - 9:00 a.m.•By NATHAN LURZ -
nlurz@shawmedia.com
WHEATON – Just two weeks after the illustrious pageantry of the Kentucky Derby horse race, Wheaton residents will see a different breed of competition: dachsund races.
May 17, 2013 - 6:00 a.m.•By MARY BETH VERSACI
- mversaci@shawmedia.com
WHEATON – Following the April 9 municipal election, several newly elected officials in Wheaton were sworn into office last week.
May 17, 2013 - 6:00 a.m.•By MARY BETH VERSACI - mversaci@shawmedia.com
GLEN ELLYN – The village of Glen Ellyn is offering a grant program to help residents minimize the possibility of sewer backups.
May 17, 2013 - 6:00 a.m.•By MARY BETH VERSACI - mversaci@shawmedia.com
WEST CHICAGO – Gallery 200 in West Chicago will kick off the summer season in June with the artwork of 10 gallery member artists in the Featured Artist Show SUMMER.
May 17, 2013 - 5:30 a.m.•By SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
DOWNERS GROVE – The village of Downers Grove named Bales Mold Service, 2824 Hitchcock Ave., as its first "Green Business" honoree.
May 17, 2013 - 5:30 a.m.•By SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
LEMONT – Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave. in Lemont, has added an additional day to the weekly Family Golf Nights held during the summer.
May 17, 2013 - 5:00 a.m.•By ALEX SOULIER
asoulier@shawmedia.com
BOLINGBROOK – Like many college graduates, Katie Brennan thought she had the world at her fingertips after receiving her bachelor’s degree last May from the University of Iowa.
May 16, 2013 - 6:53 p.m.•By JERRY MOORE - jmoore@shawmedia.com
BERWYN – While they didn't receive a check from Publishers Clearing House, members of the Gonzalez family in Berwyn seemed just as thrilled when they got a knock on their door May 15.
May 16, 2013 - 5:29 p.m.
As part of the library's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, best-selling author Richard Paul Evans, tells anecdotes and signs books at the Wood Dale Public Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
May 16, 2013 - 5:29 p.m.•By ED MCMENAMIN - emcmenamin@shawmedia.com
DOWNERS GROVE – Previously dropped plans to renovate the library, staff lounge and office space at Pierce Downer Elementary School are back on the table after a District 58 board vote Monday.
GLEN ELLYN – In response to the Glen Ellyn District 41 Board of Education's decision to remove "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky from Hadley Junior High classrooms, supporters of the book have started an online petition that asks board members to reconsider.
May 16, 2013 - 5:01 p.m.•By SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
LEMONT – The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday.
May 16, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.•By MARY BETH VERSACI - mversaci@shawmedia.com
WHEATON – After six months in business, the owners of PostalAnnex+ in Wheaton will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for their business with the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.
May 16, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.•By MARY BETH VERSACI - mversaci@shawmedia.com
GLEN ELLYN – The artwork of Glenbard West High School students will be on display in Glen Ellyn Friday evening.
May 16, 2013 - 4:52 p.m.•By ALEX SOULIER
asoulier@shawmedia.com
BOLINGBROOK – For John Wyzkiewicz, beer is more than a beverage. It’s a way of life.
