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 ...
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COMMEMORATE D-DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY AT CANTIGNY Eighty years ago, soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division played a leading role in the Allied invasion of Normandy, storming Omaha Beach and jump-starting the liberation of Europe during World War II. Cantigny will commemorate that pivotal day—June 6, 1944, and the days surrounding it...
WDSRA LAUNCHES SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL* PROGRAM FOR AGES 7-15 Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is thrilled to launch the latest addition to its roster of programs: Special Olympics Flag Football designed specifically for ages 7 to 15. Building on the success of its existing flag football program catering to ages 16 and above, WDSRA aims to extend the joys of teamwork, sportsmanship, and ...
WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 61 AWARDS FOR BI-LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, West Chicago Community High School recognized Senior students for earning the Illinois State Commendation towards Biliteracy or the Seal of Biliteracy at a Seal of Biliteracy Celebration Ceremony. This year, awards were earned in six languages: ...
DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVE REMINDS PUBLIC OF BENEFITS OF TIME IN NATURE DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds people of the mental health benefits of time in nature. Research suggests that spending time in natural environments, such as DuPage forest preserves, can have profound positive effects on mental well-being. Time spent in green...
STATE SENATOR SETH LEWIS' LITERARY LEARNING PROGRAM LAUNCHED! To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, I am offering students who will enter first through sixth grades in the fall of 2024 an opportunity to participate in my summer literacy learning program...
CANTIGNY SPRING FEST COMING MAY 18 Spring Fest attractions include: McCormick House Marketplace. The newly renovated historic home will host local artisans offering jewelry, pottery, artworks and more. Treat yourself to a craft coffee and pastry bar on the South Porch, overlooking the...
MARKET UPDATE WITH FISCH FINANCIAL Stocks staged a choppy comeback last week as investors cheered positive earnings, led by mega-cap tech stocks. The rally came to pass despite fresh data showing a slowing economy and increasing inflationary pressures...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER JOINS US CHAMBER LETTER TO EPA ON CARB IN-USE LOCOMOTIVE REGULATION The Illinois Chamber of Commerce alongside chambers from across the country joined the US Chamber in urging the EPA to deny the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) application to exempt its In-Use Locomotive Regulation (Regulation) from the Clean Air Act. Provided ...
“FRANCE AT CANTIGNY” DRIVES 2024 VISITOR PROGRAMS Big plans with a French twist are taking shape as Cantigny prepares for a season filled with new experiences and the return of popular events. The former Wheaton estate of Col. Robert R. McCormick presents “France at Cantigny,” interpreting the theme...
FEDS OFFICIALS WEIGH IN - FISCH FINANCIAL REPORT Stocks dropped last week as investors focused on “what's next” for interest rates after mixed comments from multiple Fed officials. Stocks struggled out of the gate again last week, ending Monday and Tuesday in the red on concerns that recent...
