Jane Donahue – Page 29

Neuqua takes 3rd in state for cheerleading, Metea places 7th

May 16, 2019 at 5:27 a.m.

Neuqua Valley High School's varsity cheer team had even more reason to cheer Saturday after taking third place in the Illinois High School Association competitive cheerleading state series at the...

Speed skating passion pays off with third trip to world finals

June 11, 2018 at 7:25 a.m.

At a time when most kids are toddling, Brandon Molenda was taking a cooler approach. By age 3, the Aurora native was on the ice, where he quickly found his...

Not much in life free, but speakers bureau has been for 20 years

May 16, 2019 at 5:25 a.m.

When Gayle Heldmann searched for a guest speaker to address her church support group, it was no easy task. With meetings every week – and no budget – it quickly...

Neuqua Valley state champs in competitive dance for second year

May 16, 2019 at 5:25 a.m.

It was an encore performance for Neuqua Valley High School's varsity dance team, which took first place for the second year in a row Saturday in the 3A division of...

One-member ski team snowballs into 90-member DuPage Valley Special Athletes

May 25, 2019 at 1:13 p.m.

When Kish and Paul Pisani moved from Canada to Naperville three years ago, they searched for a Special Olympics ski team so their son, Louis, who has autism, could continue...

Roast lamb shank served with Greek potatoes is a favorite at Basils, a fine dining Greek restaurant located on the circle drive of Westfield Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.

Basils offers fine dining close to home

May 10, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

Those looking for a place where "old world tradition and culinary innovation" collide — in a delicious way — will find it at Basils Greek Dining in Aurora. "Basil is...

A stage, complete with plenty of costumes, is just one of many activities for visitors to the DuPage Children Museum's newest exhibit, Children of Hangzhou.

New Hangzhou exhibit present Chinese life from child’s view

June 11, 2018 at 6:29 a.m.

Chaylee Klemesrud explored the Chinese countryside, became an opera star and performed before her parents at the Yellow Dragon Theater. It was a pretty big day for the 4-year-old, who...

‘Next to Normal’ on stage at Metea Valley High School

May 16, 2019 at 5:23 a.m.

Metea Valley High School's theater department tackles some gritty topics within the confines of an energetic pop-rock musical score when "Next to Normal" opens Wednesday in the school's black box...

Wine & Cheese is the focus of Plainfield cafe

May 10, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

New York-based commercial bankers Beth McNichol and Anna Trost set their sights on opening a fine wine and artisan cheese shop in the Midwest, and it resulted in the perfect...

Naperville natives get down to funny business

June 11, 2018 at 7:12 a.m.

When hundreds of the most hilarious comedians from around the country take the stage for the 15th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, two Naperville natives will be among them. Mike...

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