NEELA MYERS NAMED SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH West Chicago Community High School has selected Neela Myers of West Chicago as Student of the Month for September 2023. Myers was selected by her teachers who said, “I met Neela in Honors Geometry her freshman year during remote learning. It was a tough way to start high school but she excelled and showed a high level of resiliency ...
WILL MIDDLE EAST TENSION PUSH RATES HIGHER? Fisch Financial Commentary Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.34%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.74%. The Nasdaq Composite index was flat (+0.06%) for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 1.95%...
PROGRAM WILL EXAMINE DISTRUST IN ELECTIONS Cantigny, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, invites the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Thursday, October 12, at 7 pm. Guest speaker David Hiller will discuss a recent report about distrust in the election process...
CANTIGNY FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 13-15 The Cantigny Fall Festival, one of the park’s most popular annual events, is expanding this year, adding Friday and Saturday night food and entertainment, plus a second full day of outdoor family fun. Formerly a one-day event, Cantigny’s signature autumn celebration will span...
HELP PREVENT A SUICIDE During Suicide Prevention Month, Rosecrance is highlighting a high-risk group that is often hesitant to seek help: Veterans. The veteran suicide rate decreased significantly in 2019 and 2020, but it is still 57% higher among veterans than...
COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2024 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Principal, Dr. Will Dwyer, of West Chicago community High School announced that Neela Myers has been named a commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of
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WILL FED RAISE INTEREST RATES? - FISCH FINANCIAL Concerns that the Fed may raise interest rates soured investor sentiment,sending stocks lower in a holiday-shortened trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.75%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 1.29%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 1.93% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas...
DAVE ERICKSON OF ST. ANDREW'S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB RECOGNIZED AS SENIOR MASTER Golf has been in the bloodstream of Dave Erickson since the day he was born. Growing up with a golf course as his backyard, the only thing he knew from the time he was born was golf. It comes as no surprise then, that Erickson made his career in the golf industry, and on Monday, August 28, he will be honored as an Illinois PGA Senior Master, recognizing his...
WEGO DRAMA PRESENTS A MONSTER CALLS Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 23-24 theatrical season with the direct from London premiere of A Monster Calls. This powerful production is based on the novel by Patrick Ness. It tells the story of Conor O’Malley as he faces remarkable problems, one being the appearance of a monster ...
SUSAN EISENHOWER TO SPEAK ON SEPTEMBER 14 All are welcome to the free program inside the Cantigny Visitors Center, which will also stream online. Registration for both in-person and Zoom viewers is required at FDMuseum.org. For those attending in person, parking is complimentary. Eisenhower’s acclaimed book, published in 2020, is a retrospective of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime and...
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP PRESENTS MINI-GOLF OUTING The Young Professionals Group presents, "Green & Greet Par-Tee" at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Course in Carol Stream on Thursday, September 21st with a 5:30 PM Shotgun Start. Be sure to make time for this exciting and fun event! This event is open to both Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce members and non-members alike to network, enjoy refreshments, have fun...
MARKET INSIGHTS FROM FISCH FINANCIAL Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.21%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.11%. The Nasdaq Composite index backtracked 2.59% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed...
WEGO DRAMA START THE YEAR WITH LAUGHS Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School kicks off the 23-24 theatrical season with their New Directors Showcase: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis. This hysterical comedy brings to life the classic fairy tales in a new and revised way. It is a very face-paced and clever farce. It is a great way to start ...
MARKET INSIGHTS FROM FISCH FINANCIAL Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury's announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the federal government’s debt rating...
CHAMBER LUNCHEON SUPPORTS HUNGER ACTION MONTH The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is among 13 chambers of commerce participating in a Hunger Action Luncheon at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, August 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to promote local food pantries heading into Hunger Action ...
“GLOW IN THE PARK” LIGHTS UP CANTIGNY AUGUST 12 The third “signature” event of Cantigny’s fun-packed 65th summer is GLOW in the Park, a first-time, 21-and-over event set for Saturday, August 12, from 7 pm to midnight. Guests will experience a bit of 1990s nostalgia with a twist of grown-up fun, surrounded by dazzling neon colors ...
"Voyage En France" Sails on July 16 The second “signature” event of Cantigny’s fun-packed 65th summer is Voyage en France, set for Sunday, July 16, from 10 am to 4 pm. Fans of French culture will find lots to love at Voyage, a celebration of the sights, sounds and flavors of France...
THURSDAY "SUMMER NIGHTS" SERIES: JULY EVENTS Cantigny Park’s 65th summer is buzzing with adult-oriented fun nights every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm. The “Summer Nights” series debuted in June and features specialty cocktails, music and entertainment with a different main event or theme every week...
ECC RECEIVES LEGENDS AWARD FROM ELGIN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra recently bestowed its inaugural Legends Award to the Elgin Community College to recognize the decades-long partnership between the organizations. The EYSO Legends Award recognizes an organization's exceptional contribution and commitment to advancing EYSO's goals...
ENJOY A FUN-FILLED MORNING AT THE LAKE DURING JUST FOR KIDS FISHING The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites young anglers to experience the joys of fishing at its upcoming Just for Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Silver Lake at ...
LOOPER FEE WAIVED IN JUNE! Golfers seeking game improvement may be overlooking a promising solution with mutual benefits: hiring a caddie. To encourage customers to try caddies, Cantigny Golf is waiving its base caddie fee of $20 throughout the month of June...
