Oak Brook’s new sledding hill is higher, steeper and has ‘two humps’
One organization’s dirt became a lot of other peoples’ fun, thanks to a move at Central Park by the Oak Brook Park District. Instead of hauling away dirt that was...
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Shout Out; Kari Rule, Clarendon Hills mom finds time for career, community involvement
Kari Rule has fulfilled the goal she had as a young girl of someday growing up and being a mom. In addition to the children she has with her husband,...
Inaugural Clarendon Hills stormwater assistance project may ease flooding at Colfax and Ridge
A stormwater cost share program planned to start in 2018 to provide financial assistance to residents who want to improve their property likely will begin this year with a project...
Ridgewood History Fair brings study of Our Lady of Angels fire, Apollo 17 and the Cubs curse
Eighth-graders from feeder schools Giles and Union Ridge joined more than 200 Ridgewood juniors Monday as they presented exhibits, research papers, documentaries and websites that were the culmination of several...
Mayslake Wonders of Winter offers ice fishing, snow shoeing and s’mores
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Wonders of Winter open house Saturday at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook included a variety of activities, both outside and indoor. The...
Clarendon Hills Middle School salutes former student in the Super Bowl, ‘can’t wait to watch him play’
The annual Clarendon Hills pep rally that includes a basketball game between students and staff always generates considerable enthusiasm among those watching. But the excitement got a head start Friday...
Butler District 53 students have school at home during arctic blast
While many children around the area were looking for things to do while at home during extreme cold weather Jan. 30 and 31, because of school closings, students in Butler...
Offices could replace Tracy’s Tavern in Clarendon Hills
Offices could replace Tracy’s Tavern, which has been in business on 55th Street in Clarendon Hills since 1985, and even longer under two different names and ownership. The owners of...
Village may cancel entertainment, increase parking fees for Taste of Oak Brook after losing $100K McDonald’s donation
Reducing the annual July 3 Taste of Oak Brook to a fireworks show only, eliminating the live entertainment and increasing the cost of parking are considerations to be discussed by...
Some businesses stay open in deep freeze, Oak Brook schools experiment with remote learning
While the arctic blast that took over the area Wednesday prompted the closing of schools, libraries and businesses throughout the area, some businesses remained open with normal or shortened hours...