News
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Aug 29, 2008, 12:02 PM CDT
Facing fees of up to $50 to check in a piece of luggage when flying, some travelers have turned to shipping services to get their bags to their destination.
By Andrew Westel, awestel@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:23 PM CDT
DarienFest is going on all this weekend. The opening ceremonies featured a speech from the mayor of Darien and a performance by the Eisenhower Junior High band. There will be carnival rides and live bands playing all weekend.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 01:16 PM CDT
Despite falling home prices and a slight increase in wages, the typical DuPage County family still cannot afford the typical home in the county, according to a report released Wednesday by the DuPage Homeownership Center.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 12:53 PM CDT
Despite harsh criticisms, local employers might be jumping on a Web site that helps verify employee immigration status following a presentation by U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th District, of Hinsdale.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 11:09 AM CDT
Community Consolidated School District 181 is having students put in their time behind the handlebars before letting the rubber hit the road.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:46 AM CDT
Now that Labor Day has passed, white shoes and swimsuits will soon be thrown in the closet. But the end of summer in Hinsdale is something to celebrate, not frown upon.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:44 AM CDT
After a coyote claimed the life of their 2-year-old miniature pinscher, Zeus, the Katsaros family of Willowbrook is aching to make fellow residents aware of a potential pet stalker in the neighborhood.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:39 AM CDT
Whether you’re into fast cars or swift horses, the Oak Brook Polo Club has something to fulfill your need for speed.
By Staff reports
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:33 AM CDT
A monthly Alzheimer’s Family Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at The Birches Assisted Living, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 10:30 AM CDT
When The Lane School in Hinsdale was redistricted to feed into Hinsdale Middle School last spring, it was estimated the middle school’s population would increase by 66 students. That number turned out to be a little higher.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 09:16 AM CDT
Two female state representatives are teaming up once again to bring women — and even men — a day to learn, hear from experts, and get free health assessments.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 04:31 PM CDT
The DuPage County Health Department is sponsoring a three-night series of parenting classes for families with 1- to 4-year-old children on Mondays in September.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:37 PM CDT
DuPage County is holding two events where residents can have personal documents shredded free of charge.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:35 PM CDT
Two DuPage County state legislators are holding a seminar on Internet safety and identity theft tonight in Wood Dale.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:32 PM CDT
DuPage County Board member Jim Healy, R-5th District, of Naperville, has been appointed vice chairman of the national transportation committee for the National Association of Counties.
By Staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 10:36 AM CDT
The Hinsdale Humane Society is participating in the upcoming McCormick Tribune Foundation’s Emergency Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m until 4 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 14 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
By Staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 10:34 AM CDT
The Rotary Club of Hinsdale honored Clarendon Hills resident Erica Arnold for her accomplishment in Rotary District level competition. Erica’s essay on the Four Way Test took third place honors in the Rotary District 6450 contest.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 04:58 PM CDT
The school year continues to move forward in Community Consolidated School District 181 as teachers and school officials try to hammer out a new contract.
By Brian Hudson, bhudson@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 03:19 PM CDT
Through Friday, Sept. 12, Pace is not charging fares on Route 714, which runs from downtown Wheaton to Naperville with stops at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn along the way.
By Andrew Westel, awestel@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 03:03 PM CDT
Dancing, singing, joking seniors have fine tuned their acts in preparation for the big Senior Idol talent competition at the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging's Senior Lifestyle Expo at Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The Senior Lifestyle Expo is Chicagoland's largest event of its kind with more than 4,500 people attending over two days and it's all for a good cause, since proceeds benefit Holiday Meals on Wheels.
By Staff reports
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 12:13 PM CDT
Several agencies will be conducting a recycling collection from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in the north parking lot of Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien.
By Staff reports
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 12:11 PM CDT
Parents, staff and community members have the opportunity to review and comment on Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education draft policies that have been placed on public display prior to an adoption vote.