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St. Andrew Lutheran Church Invites Children to Vacation Bible School
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in West Chicago is gearing up to host its annual Vacation Bible School, promising an enriching and enjoyable experience for children of all ages. The event will take place from July 22 to July 26, with sessions running in the afternoons from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the church’s location on 155 N. Prince Crossing Rd.
Jobs: City of Geneva Seeking Assistant Director Of Public Works
The City of Geneva is seeking an Assistant Director to join our team at Public Works. This position supervises the Engineering and GIS divisions and plays a key role in leading both short- and long-term department initiatives. Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director...
Saturday, July 20 | “I Love The 90’s” Tour Plays RiverEdge In Aurora
Put away your Tamagotchis and your Palm Pilots, because it’s time to dance to the hits of the ‘90s. The “I Love The 90’s” Tour comes to RiverEdge Park in Aurora this Saturday at 8:00pm. The show will include a pre-show opener kicking off the...
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association hosts first Special Olympics flag football program
Kids with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association have hit the gridiron this year as members of the first Special Olympics flag football program. Calling themselves the Wildcats, the team is made up of athletes ages 7-15 to learn more about the game of football, as well as teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
Naperville Jaycees Seek Volunteers for 2024 Last Fling, Labor Day weekend
Volunteers need apply to assist special events that might include the Jaycees mascot, Frank E. Fling, during 2024 Last Fling, Aug. 30 thru Sept. 2. Each year, over the four days of Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees host a festival attended by tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. Since 2021, the Last Fling has been focused on community spirit. With that in mind, the Jaycees invite you, your organization, or your business to get in on the action as a Volunteer for the 2024 event, set from Fri., Aug. 30, thru Mon., Sept. 2.
Tornado damage in North Aurora called worst ever seen
NORTH AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- The tornado total from the storms Sunday and Monday night is growing—with even more surveying under way.The National Weather Service has now confirmed 18 tornadoes in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana between the storms Sunday and Monday night.One of those 18 tornadoes cut a path through North Aurora. The tornado, which spun up in Sugar Grove, was an EF-0—the lowest ranking on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with 3-second gusts of 65 to 85 mph.Nonetheless, it was the worst damage a team with decades of experience had ever seen. The team hit the streets in North...
Two new paddle courts likely at KLM
Hinsdale paddle tennis enthusiasts likely will have two new courts to use at Katherine Legge Memorial Park this fall or winter. "We feel like this proposal is a win-win-win situation," said Kevin Parks, a board member of the Hinsdale Platform Tennis Association, citing the village, HPTA and the public as beneficiaries. "Through our partnership with the village, we have been able to create a world-class facility now over at KLM park.
Summer school makes the grade in D86
"Why are you willing to spend time on something you're not getting credit for?" The question was posed to rising Hinsdale Central junior Asha Sarai, a student in last week's AP History Writing Workshop, by Alex Mayster, executive director of communications for Hinsdale High School District 86. Sarai had a...
Watch out for law enforcement phone scam
WGN Radio listener Sara Hagen joins John Williams to talk about a scam phone call she received from someone claiming to be from the Glen Ellyn police. Sara explains how she was able to determine this was a scam and how she was able to prevent herself from becoming a victim.
This week's cover - Popsicles and party on the patio
Children from The Community House summer day camp took a break in the shade - and enjoyed some cool treats and a magic show - while attending the Party on the Patio event last week. The next Party on the Patio is planned for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9, and the public is invited to listen to a DJ and take part in some yard games. Please turn to Page 24 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)
Quantum Arranges $8.5 Million Sale of Retail Center in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, Ill. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has arranged the $8.5 million sale of a 47,000-square-foot retail center in St. Charles, approximately 40 miles west of Chicago. At the time of sale, the property was 97 percent leased to tenants including Syrup, Consume Cannabis, CD One Price and La Huerta Market. Brett Berlin of Quantum represented the seller, an Illinois-based developer. A private group of investors based in Illinois and New Jersey acquired the center.
Proposed ordinance in Hinsdale would limit short-term housing rentals
A proposed ordinance in Hinsdale aims to limit housing rentals to a minimum of 90 days in response to several complaints from residents about homes being used for short-term and nightly rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Hinsdale woman finds multiple ways to give back
From the first time she visited Hinsdale, Tina Weller liked what she saw. She's spent the last two decades making it, and the world around it, even better. "It just seemed like a really amazing community where people were happy," Weller said of Hinsdale, the village she and husband Jeff chose as their home 20 years ago while expecting their first son.
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame. A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a...
Hinsdale’s Amegadjie Ready to Bear Down
Kiran Amegadjie came to Hinsdale Central High School thinking his future was in basketball. By sophomore year, however, he made a pivot with his career and started to play football, instead. “He was late to the game, so he really didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year in high...
Good News For Students Of Lockport Township High School Central Campus
Superintendent of Lockport Township High School District 205 Bob McBride shared a video on the progress being made at the Central Campus following a ceiling collapse at the school last November. The good news is that Lockport High School Central campus will welcome students back to the school on Monday, August 19th. Following the roof collapse an inspection of all 379 rooms were either repaired or deemed safe.
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