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A number of events are planned in Superior and Douglas County, complete with free food and games. There's still time to register block parties.

Artist in residence Charlie Maguire spent a week helping the students craft original songs focused on their school and community.

On Saturday, Feb. 19, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society will host a program titled "Oh, The Humanity! The Hindenburg Disaster" at the Glen Ellyn History Center.

More than 100 visitors enjoyed the sixth annual "Gingerbread & Candlelight: A Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family" hosted by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society.

Glen Ellyn Historical Societys Pioneer Day celebrated the pioneer lifestyle as well as the 175th anniversary of Stacys Tavern Museum.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Glen Ellyn History Center will host noted Civil War historian, author and consultant Robert I. Girardi on "Chicagos Memory of the Civil War."

On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society invites the community to "The Great Chicago Fire: A Phoenix from the Ashes," as part of the 150th anniversary commemoration. Historian and actor Terry Lynch will portray Patrick OLeary, husband of Catherine OLeary who was blamed for the Chicago fire

Kitimat RCMP are investigating two incidents of Robbery with Weapon that occurred on May 12. The first incident occurred at 5:45 a.m. at Tony’s Corners Store located at 101 Nechako Centre. A male entered the store dressed in black and produced a knife and demanded money. The male was not located. The second incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. at Wee Geordies Liquor Store at 178 Nechako Centre. A female entered the store and grabbed a bottle of liquor, then produced a knife demanding cash. The fema...

Be a History Detective with Glen Ellyn Downtown Scavenger Hunt   The Glen Ellyn Historical Society invites the community to join in its Glen Ellyn Downtown Scavenger Hunt. Orrin Schwarz | Staff Photographer, 2015   The Glen Ellyn Downtown Scavenger Hunt is ready for local history detectives! Looking for something fun to do? This is an activity the whole family can enjoy.   Try the new downtown Glen Ellyn Scavenger Hunt. Print the map from the Glen Ellyn Historical Society websi...

Glen Ellyn Historical Society asks for support for historical plaques on downtown sidewalks The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is residents to show support for its proposal to add historical plaques to the downtown Glen Ellyn sidewalks as part of the streetscape plan. The design of the plaques will depend on the sidewalk materials chosen. Courtesy of Glen Ellyn Historical Society   Updated 12/21/2020 10:57 AM The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is proposing to add historical plaques...