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‘The Paris Wife’ is selection for The Big Read

By Annemarie Mannion | Feb. 17 at 6:57 a.m.

The book, “The Paris Wife” has been selected as the book that will be read by patrons of eight west suburban libraries participating in The … Read more ›

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Western Springs Historical Society Premiers Ekdahl House Museum with Heritage Breakfast

By Jennifer Marsh | Oct. 19, 2011 at 10:42 a.m.

The Western Springs Historical Society is celebrating the premiere of its first exhibit at the Ekdahl House Museum with their Heritage Breakfast on Saturday November … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

By Patrick W. Rollens | Sep. 6, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

DuPage County will mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Morton Arboretum. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

DuPage plans 9/11 tribute at Morton Arboretum

By Bridget Doyle | Aug. 30, 2011 at 11:26 a.m.

With the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks nearing, DuPage County is planning an event to remember those who lost their lives and … Read more ›

George Burditt with the B-24 bomber he flew in from Kanakee to Wheeling on July 22. (Photo submitted by Paul Vittorio)

Nostalgic flight puts WWII pilot back inside B-24 bomber

By Bridget Doyle | July 25, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.

World War II veteran George Burditt of La Grange Park took a flight to relive some history Friday as he flew from Kankakee to Wheeling’s … Read more ›

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Western Springs Historical Society Museum Opens New Exhibit on Memorial Day

By Allyson Zak | May 25, 2011 at 7:58 p.m.

Red Cross nurses uniforms. Ration books. Scrap metal drives. Military uniforms. Weapons. Wonderful stories.All of these will be part of the Western Springs Historical Society’s … Read more ›

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Czechoslovak Heritage Museum event honoring former Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak

By Czechoslovak Heritage Museum | April 2, 2011 at 6:19 p.m.

The Czechoslovak Heritage Museum will hold an event to honor former Chicago Mayor Anton J Cermak on Saturday, April 16 from noon until 4pm. The … Read more ›

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Mardi Gras comes to the Thomas Ford Memorial Library

By Laura Bruzas | March 3, 2011 at 1:58 p.m.

On Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m., 300 years of French Creole tradition will be celebrated at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library with Dennis Strougbmatt. … Read more ›

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Western Springs Historical Society Sells Flags to Celebrate Village's 125th

By Allyson Zak | Feb. 28, 2011 at 9:49 p.m.

As part of its celebration of the village’s 125th, the Western Springs Historical Society is selling Western Springs house flags, starting March 1. The flags … Read more › 2 comments

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Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America

By McCord Gallery & Cultural Center | Feb. 14, 2011 at 12:34 p.m.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is pleased to present Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America, Thursday, February 24 – Sunday, February 27. The … Read more ›

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