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New Elmhurst History Museum exhibit focuses on the Great Depression The Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Elmhurst was a base for young men working on local public works projects during the Depression. Courtesy of Elmhurst History Museum Dominic A. Pacyga, emeritus professor of history at Columbia College Chicago   Updated 1/22/2021 9:04 AM It is an understatement to say that 2020 was one of the more difficult years in recent memory for most Americans. Yet, if history teaches us anythi...

One pastors invocation for the new President This commemorative first day cover canceled on the day of Reagans first inauguration 40 years ago was purchased by the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos at Reagans boyhood home in Dixon 20 years ago. It is part of his presidential memorabilia collection. Courtesy of Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos Updated 1/19/2021 7:43 PM Once a year, for the past decade, I have given the invocation in our State Senate or House of Repres...

Author, professor and sociologist Dr. Eve Ewing Courtesy of Nolis Anderson "Fireside Chat" with Dr. Eve Ewing Courtesy of Addison Public Library Author, professor and sociologist Dr. Eve Ewing Courtesy of Nolis Anderson   Updated 1/19/2021 7:33 PM On Monday, March 1, the Addison Public Library is joining 11 area libraries to host an online "Fireside Chat" with Dr. Eve L. Ewing at 6 p.m. She will share her perspectives on her work as a sociologist of education and the state of the w...

Montini Catholic celebrates first members of the Class of 2021 $100,000 Scholarship Club Top row, from left, are: Kayla Chrapkowski of Westchester, Westchester Middle School; Nicolas Fisch of Woodridge, St. Scholastica School; and Ali Geraci of Addison, Indian Trail Junior High; and bottom row, Justin Monroe of Lombard, Glenn Westlake Middle School; Nora Sypkens of Hillside, Hillside School; and Jacob Weisshaar of Lombard, Glenn Westlake Middle School. Courtesy of Montini Catholic...

Marklund Philip Center vaccinates 110 residents and staff Gil Fonger, president and CEO of Marklund, are among the first staff to get the new COVID-19 vaccine at the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale. Courtesy of Tiffany Zurek Residents and staff at Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale get "I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine!" stickers. Courtesy of Marklund   Updated 1/18/2021 6:49 PM The Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale became the first of the nonprofits facilities to re...

Bundle up for a visit to Cosley Zoo Two white-tailed deer enjoy a taste of winter fun at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. The zoo is open daily; pre-reserved, timed tickets are required for visitors. Courtesy of Cosley Zoo   Posted1/19/2021 12:57 PM Getting stir crazy indoors? Cosley Zoo in Wheaton remains open seven days a week this winter, offering families with a fun, safe, socially-distanced outdoor experience. On a footprint of approximately 5 acres, Cosley Zoo gives visitors an up-cl...

Northern Illinois Food Banks My Pantry Express receives $750,000 national grant Volunteers deliver food to neighbors cars as part of My Pantry Express, an online food pantry program offered by Northern Illinois Food Bank. Courtesy of Northern Illinois Food Bank   Updated 1/13/2021 2:17 PM The Northern Illinois Food Bank has received a $750,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support operations and future growth of its Chicago Innovation Award-winning online food pantry progr...

DuPage Birding Club offers tools, games for learning about birds Birdo-Bingo, based on the classic game, challenges participants to find birds in different settings while on a stroll outside. Illustration and design courtesy of Natalie McFaul   Posted1/13/2021 2:13 PM The DuPage Birding Club is offering new tools for schools (K-12), home-schoolers, libraries, senior centers, scouting clubs, and other organizations that want to engage their audiences with activities related to the...

College of DuPage sees increased student success with expanded academic support services To help students with remote learning, staff with College of DuPage Learning Commons are available by phone, email and Google Hangouts, as well as weekly Q&A Zoom sessions for select courses. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 1/11/2021 7:37 PM When COVID-19 sparked a statewide lockdowns and a transition to remote learning, many institutions of higher learning scrambled to adjust to chal...

Powerful House speaker locked in unimaginable fight for gavel John O’Connor Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks on the floor as the House of Representatives convenes at the Bank of Springfield Center on Friday.E. Jason Wambsgans | Chicago Tribune (AP) The previously unimaginable showdown looming over leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, occasioned by scandal around the once-invincible Speaker Michael Madigan, recalls...