Serenity House in Addison has been treating people with substance-abuse problems for more than 20 years. Now the program and others like it may have to cut services because of a slash in state funding.
Local artist Judith Barath will be showing her work at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook at an exhibition called “Oak Brook Celebrates: An Oak Brook Artist.”
Several DuPage County residents with potential exposure to rabies are undergoing preventive treatment measures, according to the county Health Department. Three bats have tested positive for rabies so far this year in DuPage County.
Books, cell phones, scrap metals, and car and marine batteries will be accepted by the village of Lombard to be recycled during its Recycling Extravaganza.
Although the 2008-09 school year will officially begin for District 88 High School students Wednesday, Aug. 27, plans have been organized to welcome and orientate the incoming freshman class in advance.
Golfers who play a round at the Lombard Park District’s Western Acres Golf Course from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 will be asked to donate a minimum of $1 per greens fee to help ensure the future of families of wounded or fallen soldiers.
A number of Wheaton restaurants will be donating 10 percent of their sales today to the People’s Resource Center, the largest food pantry in DuPage County.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett testified before an Illinois House of Representatives committee Wednesday morning in opposition to a bill that would allow prison inmates 50 and older to petition for early release.
A proposed railroad connection near wetlands in northwestern DuPage County has Forest Preserve District officials concerned about potential contamination from hazardous-material spills.
The Villa Park Recreation Department has moved its September Birthday Bingo to Sept. 25.
The event will remain from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave.
Snapshots offers high-quality color pictures taken throughout the year by our award-winning photographers. You’ll also find newspaper page reprints and gift items.