hile some participants in the Downers Grove Fourth of July parade will be giving away items, two Boy Scout troops actually will be taking them. Members of Scout Troop 95 and Cub Scout Pack 86 will be trailed by wagons to be filled by those in attendance. The scouts will be collecting nonperishable goods for nonprofit Operation Care Package, which sends care packages to … [Read more...] about Boy Scout Group from Downers Grove collects Donation During Parade
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A Bensenville Carnival Raises Money for Youth Coalition
The Village of Bensenville and Bensenville School District 2 presented a check for $2,177.29 to the Bensenville Youth Coalition. The funds were raised from a carnival held in downtown Bensenville in mid-May 2016. The event brought thousands of guests to downtown Bensenville. "Maintaining a great working relationship with all of our taxing bodies is critical in making … [Read more...] about A Bensenville Carnival Raises Money for Youth Coalition
A Pro Gun Protest in Lombard Draws Advocates from Both Sides
Both sides of the gun control issue were represented during a protest outside of North American Firearms in Lombard on June 30. No incidents were reported as the two groups made their voices heard. You can see and read more about the protests at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about A Pro Gun Protest in Lombard Draws Advocates from Both Sides
Touch a Life Foundation receives $7,500 from Wheaton after a Garage Sale
A garage sale this month in Wheaton to help children rescued from child trafficking in Ghana, West Africa, raised more than $7,000. Beth Johnson and her cousin, Susie Krieg, held the garage sale June 10 and 11 to benefit the Touch A Life Foundation. "We raised about $7,500 including sales and financial donations," Johnson said in an email. "We are happy with the … [Read more...] about Touch a Life Foundation receives $7,500 from Wheaton after a Garage Sale
Woman sentenced for attacking 2 at Naperville day care center
A woman who attacked an administrator and a teacher last year at a Naperville day care center has been sentenced to jail and ordered to undergo counseling. Dawn K. Hogue, 35, of the 1400 block of South Canal Street in Chicago, formerly of Joliet and Romeoville, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a school employee in connection with an incident that took … [Read more...] about Woman sentenced for attacking 2 at Naperville day care center