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Westmont State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R–Elmhurst) invited district residents to learn about the links between social media and mental health for teens and young adults. The discussion, which will include panelists from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) DuPage, is scheduled for November 18 at the Westmont Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Representative Mazzochi's Facebook page also will have a livestream link for the event. "Social media platform...
Herrick Middle School will present three performances of "Freaky Friday: The Musical" next month. The shows will take place Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at Herrick Middle School, 4435 Middaugh Ave. The entire community is invited to attend! Families will enjoy watching more than 40 talented Herrick students bring to life the musical version of "Freaky Friday," the classic story of a mother and daughter who...
For those who do not require a lot of sleep or are fine with having nightmares, kudos. Some of those people were in attendance at the Museums at Lisle Station Park where paranormal investigators discussed past findings, evidence and what their job entails. Kim Pearce, Truman Pearce, Nancy Booker, Audra Weizeorick and Michelle Damadeo all were present giving the crowd a frightening entrance into the world of paranormal investigations. “At the museum we’re trying to get more eng...
Some might call it the swing era or rhythmic jazz, but the 1940's-50's are universally known and recognized as one of the better music eras. That era was officially brought to modern day society at the Woodridge Library as Maureen Christine showed off why she is one of the greatest singers and performers in 2019. "I'm excited because today because I think that libraries are the new presenting arts center," Christine said "It's a wonderful opportunity for people to see quality...
For the eighth consecutive year, the annual Westmont Pet Parade was held at Ty Warner Park. This popular event that usually hosts more than a thousand spectators didn't see as many Sunday morning, but Executive Director Larry Forssberg said that doesn't mean it wasn't a success. "We usually hold this event in May," Forssberg said. "It's a very family focused event that helps families get educated about pet care, and even though it was rescheduled a couple times people seem to...
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released its 2019 Illinois Report Card on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at www.illinoisreportcard.com. This annual report card highlights how well schools across Illinois have progressed on their educational goals. All Downers Grove Grade School District 58 schools earned high marks on the report card. Seven of District 58's 13 schools earned an "Exemplary" rating, ISBE's top designation. An "Exemplary" rating is awarded only to schools that p...
The Village of Woodridge and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have jointly determined that there are material quality issues with the deck work that was recently completed. While there are no structural concerns, a regular inspection of the bridge during the course of construction identified cracking in the new surface overlay which will shorten the lifespan of the work. As a result, the concrete will need to be removed and repoured next spring. In the meantime,...
Districts 58 and 99 Orchestras had their Halloween treats delivered early last week. An experience of a lifetime came to Downers Grove North High School where the professional music group, "PROJECT Trio" partnered with the local Orchestras where there were more than 200 total performers. "The schools in both 58 and 99 are playing with such an amazing internationally renowned ensemble called the PROJECT Trio," said Orchestra Director Jennifer Mullen. "This group of guys have...
After being hit by a car on February 19, Downers Grove North junior Elizabeth Dunlap was taken off life support and died over the weekend. Dunlap was reported hit by a car driven by Thomas Kucarski of Naperville at approximately 10:55 A.M. in the intersection of Main and Grant Streets. The preliminary investigation indicated that Dunlap was crossing Main Street in the marked crosswalk when struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. According to reports, Dunlap had the walk signal and was crossing properly. A Monday hearing...
Brianna Richards, Six Flags Fright Fest makeup artist in Gurnee, stopped by the Woodridge Library to present a fun and spooky show-and-tell tutorial. While providing a demo and explanation techniques to create Halloween makeup effects and give tips that anyone can use to create a great Halloween look for themselves, Richards said that there is a lot of work that goes into prepping actors and actresses to provide a scare. "Fright Fest is really popular especially among a lot...
Need help dealing with grief or challenging circumstances in your life? Feeling alone and desperate to feel better? Then you need to attend The Renew Conference, Chicago's 1st Annual Grief and Healing Conference taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16, at the Chicago-Marriott-Naperville. RenewConference.life. Hosted by local Spiritual Medium and Mentor, Stacey Lynn Cripps, this event helps the grief and healing process and so much more. It's uplifting, inspirational,...
In sub-Saharan Africa, education opportunities are the highest rates of educational exclusion in the world. More than one-fifth of children between the ages of seven and 11 and one-third between the ages of 12 and 14 are not educated. Almost 60 percent of children in sub-Saharan Africa between the ages of 15 and 17 are also not educated. While traveling from Uganda to Downers Grove, members of the impoverished country are trying to do something about those numbers. A group of...
In Downers Grove, the Harvest Fest has been a hit the last three years. In it's fourth year being held at Fishel Park, not much changed. "Every year we have changed it up a bit, but not too much because of the past success we have had with it," said Downers Grove Park District Director of Marketing and Community Dawn Hartman. In this being the first year that the Downers Grove five-and-eight mile races were not part of the fest, other activities for kids and adults will be...
Whether it is school, work, or even the world around us, the world can be a stressful place. Retired educator Zelma Chamberlain, M. Ed who has more than 35 years of meditating, brought her talents to the Lisle Library District. "I've been meditating for 36 years," Chamberlain said. "I specifically like this practice of meditation because it focuses on the tenth opening of the body." While going through a list of slideshows explain the nuances and the essential keys of the...
Father time is something that is inevitable. With that being said, after the age of 65, Medicare in the United States is prominent. "Explaining what Medicare is important because a lot of people are very confused with their choices in Medicare," said independent health insurance agent Lori Wylly. "What it covers, what it doesn't and what peoples options are is all very important to know about it." Going over what the term Medicare actually is and what it can do for someone...
The Village of Downers Grove has again been selected as one of the Top 50 Greenest Fleets in North America. The Village was awarded the Government Green Fleet Award for their dedicated use of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. In 2018, 83% of the Village's fleet utilized some form of alternative fuel. These alternatives included Biodiesel (B-20), E-85 (Ethanol), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), propane, solar power, and hybrid combinations. The Village uses CNG fuel to power...
Edward Hospital's EMS (Emergency Medical Services) "Run of the Quarter" for April-June 2019 has been awarded to the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District. On June 9, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District responded to a report of a semi-truck and trailer that had rolled over on eastbound I-88 near the Highland Ave. off ramp. Crews found the heavily damaged vehicle driver-side down in a water-filled ditch. The 58-year-old driver was trapped in the wreckage with severe injuries...
The Illinois State Board of Education awarded District 58's Grove Children's Preschool with the Gold Circle Quality of Excellence on its 2018-19 Preschool for All state audit report. "It's a part of the preschool for all grant," said preschool coordinator Jackelyn Cadard. "Part of that involves a audit of the Illinois State Board of Education." The gold rating is the highest score that an Illinois preschool can achieve, and this is the second consecutive time that Grove...
Ever since Nico Brito was born, he's been an inspiration to other people. A three-year-old from Downers Grove, who will be making a special appearance in Times Square to launch the NYC buddy walk, has been dealt a tricky card - Down Syndrome. "I received a prenatal diagnosis very early in the pregnancy," said mother Jacqueline. "I think I was 11 weeks pregnant the time." After finding about her son's condition, which came from a routine checkup at the doctor's office,...
About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, which comes out to one in every four deaths. Aware of those numbers, Downers Grove South did something to try and help and prevent those statistics from rising. Downers Grove South High School had 1,936 students screened through the Young Hearts for Life (YH4L) Cardiac Screening Program, in order to take more precautions and find out if they are at risk for cardiac problems. "[YH4L] is an organization...
Later this month, more than over 500 ComEd employees will participate in the American Heart Association's annual Heart Walks taking place in Chicago, Oak Brook and Northfield. For local Lisle resident Scott Vogt, this walk means more to him than he can describe. "This is my fourth walk and it's important to me to for personal reasons," Vogt said. "In 2015 my own health issues with my heart when I thought I was pretty healthy overall." During an annual check-up in 2015, Vogt me...