Local

GLEN ELLYN – Glen Ellyn residents will see an additional fee on their water bills beginning next May as part of village efforts to provide its volunteer firefighters with a reliable source of funding.

WHEATON – Two Wheaton residents will take the roles of co-chairs for the newly named Engage200 program, which is Community Unit School District 200's community engagement project, according to a news release from the district.

ELMHURST – City staff will work to develop a spreadsheet that could be used to determine the need for stormwater mitigation on new home construction lots on a case-by-case basis.

VILLA PARK – The general managers of a new sports bar along North Avenue have a big dream of offering a little something for everyone.

HINSDALE – During this Christmas season, one local church is also recognizing the Winter Solstice, an ancient holiday that goes back before the birth of Christ.

BENSENVILLE – The community relations coordinator for Bensenville School District 2 recently completed the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) exam.

ELMHURST – York Community High School has been named one of 123 GRAMMY Signature Schools Semifinalists nationwide for the second year in a row.

ELMHURST – Adult Christian Care is celebrating its 35th year of service.

WESTMONT – In the wake of the massive pension reform law signed Thursday, the Westmont Teachers’ Association stands behind the Illinois Education Association’s postion that the bill will damage public education.

ELMHURST – At every practice, Elmhurst Eagles youth football coach Mike Assaad begins by asking his players what good they’ve done that day.

LOMBARD – Culver's of Lombard, 1155 S. Main St. will participate in a tornado relief fundraiser on Wednesday.

VILLA PARK – The TBC Health and Wellness Center will host its 4th annual Toy Drive with a special guest appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

WILLOWBROOK – The black satin shimmered as Laurie Borse walked through Il Poggiolo restaurant in Hinsdale. It was known as her black duchess silk satin jacket with a vampire collar – one of several medieval or Gothic-style pieces the fashion designer specializes in.

LOMBARD – Before buying Tom’s Grill in Lombard, John Stratton was on his fifth layoff from the computer industry that left him facing a metaphorical fork in the road.

LOMBARD – The Glenbard East Music Department will hold two holiday concerts – one this Tuesday and one on Dec. 18 – at the high school, 1014 S. Main St.