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Young Actors Collect Books for Chicago Area Children

On May 19 & 20, the Fox Valley Repertory Academy invited friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a "tale as old as time!” Filled with … Read more ›

Honor Guard and Rifle Squad members of Legion Post 312 outside their Post Home in downtown Maple Park
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American Legion Post 312 of Maple Park Announces New Officers

Members of the Maple Park American Legion Post 312 elected new Officers for the 2012 – 2013 year at their recent meeting. The newly elected … Read more ›

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 ›

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Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

Legionaires Perform a Memorial Service to Remember Fallen and Deceased Veterans
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Remembering our Veterans with a 21 Gun Salute

Each year during the Memorial Day weekend, American Legion members from Post 312 in Maple Park place American flags on the graves of service members … Read more ›

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Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

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Girl Scouts Seeks Local Girls to Appear in Anti-Bullying Rock Opera Video!

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is currently casting local girls, ages 11-16, for roles in their upcoming rock opera video. The organization is especially … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

Mother, father and their daughter gardening.
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April is Safe Digging Month

April 2012 marks the fifth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to call JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) at 811 before … Read more ›

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Hunger Resource Network Community Outreach Day a Huge Success!

Saturday, March 24th dawned cool and overcast, but nothing could dampen the spirits of Hunger Resource Network directors and volunteers in front of Whole Foods … Read more ›