FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CHIEF OF POLICE SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT OF DUPAGE CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is pleased to announce that its chief of police, David Pederson, has been selected to serve as president of the DuPage Chiefs of Police Association, a prestigious role he will hold through September 2025. Chief Pederson’s appointment highlights his commitment to law enforcement excellence and ...
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEWSLETTER & UPDATES An amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale and benefits for a position in any job posting, takes effect January 1, 2025. The goal of the legislation is to provide greater transparency to workers in the hiring process by providing them with...
ECONOMIC DATA UNSETTLES INVESTORS - FISCH FINANCIAL REPORT The four-day trading week got off to a rough start as weak manufacturing data reawakened recessionary fears. All three major averages were down for the first session after the Labor Day holiday. For many, it was reminiscent of August 5, when stocks tumbled as recession worries unsettled investors...
WE GO DRAMA GOES "DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE" AT WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 24-25 theatrical season with the amazing play Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole. Based on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, this new and fresh version ...
JOIN US FOR THE "GREEN & GREET PAR-TEE" MINI-GOLF OUTING! Attention mini-golf enthusiasts! The Young Professionals Group presents "Green & Greet Par-Tee" at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Course in Carol Stream on Thursday, September 26th with a 5:30 PM Shotgun Start....
ST. ANDREW'S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB NAMED "BEST OF THE BEST AWARD" BY DAILY HERALD The Practice Center at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club has received the Daily Herald's “Best of the Best Award” for its 80+ Station Practice Facility located at 2241 Route 59 in West Chicago. The facility, originally constructed in 1990, has ...
WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL'S LESLIE FIREMAN HONORED AS JEA RISING STAR West Chicago Community High School is proud to announce that Leslie Fireman, the dedicated teacher and adviser of the school’s online publication, The Chronicle, has been recognized as one of nine recipients of the Journalism Education Association (JEA) Rising Star award. Fireman is the only honoree from Illinois...
ROSECRANCE SELECTED AS CCBHC IN ILLINOIS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT As a CCBHC, Rosecrance is committed to facilitating access to a wide range of services for individuals in need. This includes ensuring seamless coordination of care and integrating evidence-based practices to improve overall outcomes. Rosecrance Behavioral Health is proud to share its selection as one of the key contributors to ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks fell broadly last week as investors looked past upbeat Fed comments and focused on disappointing corporate reports and weakerthan- expected economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.20 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 2.06 percent. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 3.35 percent. By contrast, the MSCI EAFE Index...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER RELEASES 103RD GA LEGISLATIVE RATINGS + AWARDS At the conclusion of each General Assembly, the Illinois Chamber assesses the performance of every legislator based on their votes on key business-related bills. Our ratings track votes important to the state's business community and grade legislators based on their support for pro-business issues during the two-year legislative session...
EXPERIENCE THE GLOW ON AUGUST 17! Cantigny GLOW, the third “signature” event of Cantigny’s fun-packed summer, is Saturday, August 17, from 7 pm to midnight. An exciting evening is planned for ages 21 and over. Live music, dancing, food, and drinks throughout the beautifully illuminated Cantigny Gardens will make it a night to remember...
WEGO DRAMA BLASTS OFF WITH "A TRIP TO THE MOON" AT WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School starts their 24-25 theatrical season with the slice-of-life-play A Trip to the Moon. Tracy Wells’ play is about what was happening to Americans on the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon and the day of the Woodstock music festival. Fifty-five years ago...
LEAGUE OF WHEATON CELEBRATE IT'S FIRST MALE PRESIDENT - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTER - NOT FOR WOMEN ONLY! As the League of Women Voters (LWV) celebrates its 50th anniversary of allowing men as members, LWV of Wheaton is proud to announce its first male president. Maury Goodman of Warrenville was elected as president of the Wheaton chapter, which serves Carol Stream, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield, this summer he will lead ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT TO HOST ARCHERY OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 3 Participants will learn about archery equipment and get the chance to try some basic skills under the guidance of a certified instructor. Visitors will also be able to talk to representatives from local archery groups and check out the range, which features ...
CELEBRATE FULLERSBURG WOODS HISTORY AT "FULLERSBURG DAYS" AUGUST 10 & 11 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites local history buffs to learn about the rich past of Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve during “Fullersburg Days” on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the ...
WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTED FOR IMPRESSIVE INCREASE IN DUI ARRESTS The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) published their 2023 DUI Survey results, which detail DUI data from every municipal and county law enforcement agency in Illinois, as well as the Illinois State Police. Among all municipalities in Illinois, excluding the City of Chicago, the West Chicago Police Department ...
SUPPORT OVER STIGMA RECEIVES THE SBB RESEARCH GROUP FOUNDATION GRANT Support Over Stigma (SOS), located in St. Charles, IL, is dedicated to empowering military members, veterans, first responders, and their families through a comprehensive array of support to address mental health and service-related challenges. SOS strives ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BOARD TO ASK VOTERS FOR FUNDING TO PROTECT OPEN SPACE Today the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s board of commissioners voted to place a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot. If approved by voters, it would increase the property tax rate for the Forest Preserve District by an additional 0.0350% above...
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CELEBRATE FRANCE ON JULY 20! Next up in Cantigny’s fun-packed summer is Voyage en France, set for Saturday, July 20, from 10 am to 4 pm. Later that day, Rendezvous en France, beginning at 7 pm for ages 21+, will extend the celebration deep into the night. French culture fans of all ages will find plenty to enjoy at “Voyage,” a festival presenting the sights, sounds and flavors...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks edged higher over the four trading days last week, with the three major averages taking turns leading based on various economic and artificial intelligence (AI) news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.45 percent–its best week since May–while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 0.61 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, which has led all year, ended flat. The MSCI...
CANTIGNY JAZZ AND WINE FEST RETURNS JUNE 23 The first “signature” event of Cantigny’s summer calendar is set for Sunday, June 23. Tickets for the Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest are on sale now at Cantigny.org, including premium VIP experiences. The festival spreads throughout the Cantigny gardens and grounds, with five performers on two stages from noon until 6 pm. Four wine tasting stations ...
GIFT CATALOG HELPS SUPPORT CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is proud to announce the launch* of its Camps Gift Catalog. The catalog is designed to support children and teens with special needs right here in DuPage County. WDSRA camps are more than just a summer activity—they are a lifeline for many families and ...
