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Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today

Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›

Entertainment
L to R: Thom Serafin, Cheryle McKay and Ryan Byrne are featured in Eugene O'Neill's 'Ah, Wilderness!' at the Theatre of Western Springs.
From the community

‘Ah, Wilderness!’ at Theatre of Western Springs

The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS) presents the fifth Mainstage play of its 83rd season – “Ah, Wilderness!” – by Eugene O’Neill and directed by … Read more ›

News

Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall

The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›

Children and family
From the community

Saturday: It’s a Beautiful Day to Enjoy the Earth!

Living Green Festival and Electronics Recycling Drive will take place tomorrow, May 19 from 9 am to 1 pm at Lyons Township High School, South … Read more ›

Government, News

COD, Glen Ellyn heading back to court

College of DuPage and Glen Ellyn are heading back to the courtroom next week, just months after officials on both sides said a winning compromise … Read more ›

Health and fitness
From the community

Charter Fitness of Willowbrook’s Grand Opening Offers Prizes, Savings and Family Fun

Chicago, IL – Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness is hosting a grand opening event on May 21, 2012 from 10 AM to 7 PM for its brand-new … Read more ›

Sports
Lyons player Josh Hirt takes a shot on net against Naperville North (Shaun Sartin, Chicago Tribune / May 17, 2012)

Water polo boys state quarterfinal: Lyons roars again to advance to semifinal

Lyons and Joe Shannon had to slay a giant to swim in the state’s most desirable pool. Once they got there, the Lions did not … Read more ›

News, Politics and government

Mayor pay would jump nearly 500% under proposal

Being elected mayor of Willowbrook could soon come with an added perk – nearly five times the pay. Under a proposal before the village board, … Read more ›

Community service, News, Schools, Sports
Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Home and garden
Shoppers at the 2011 Flower & Plant Sale
From the community

Flower & Plant Sale in Hinsdale to Benefit Children & Adults with Special Needs

Seguin Gardens & Gifts will be hosting a plant & flower sale in downtown Hinsdale on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. … Read more ›