Peak Performance: Alex Pancoe reaches new heights for a cause

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Peak Performance: Alex Pancoe reaches new heights for a cause

By Anna Hughes Meet Alex Pancoe: husband, father, philanthropist, and adventurer. Pancoe, a Highland Park native, is not one to shy away from a challenge.…

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Spring Break Travel Essentials

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Spring Break Travel Essentials

As the days get longer and trees start to bloom, we know that spring and summer travel are right on the horizon. Whether you’re planning…

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Making a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Making a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas

By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the The Morton Arboretum A rare ecological event is happening this spring and summer, but it comes with…

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Stan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Stan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community

By Maureen Callahan Each June, 80 kids from every corner of the country come to Itasca to participate in Stan Mikita’s Hockey School for the…

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Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity

This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, North America’s longest-running auto exposition. First staged in 1901, the show brings thousands of…

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Gripping Joy: Alison Miles jumped into socks one foot at a time

January 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Gripping Joy: Alison Miles jumped into socks one foot at a time

By Maureen Callahan About five years ago, Downers Grove resident Alison Miles began feeling tired and weaker than usual. Simple tasks such as lifting a…

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Jim Peterik

January 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Jim Peterik

Award-winning songwriter and musician, Jim Peterik, has had a remarkable journey in the music industry, including collaborations with renowned artists and experiences born out of…

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Ebersold family’s generous donation to the Downers Grove Park District leaves lasting legacy

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Ebersold family’s generous donation to the Downers Grove Park District leaves lasting legacy

By Valerie Hardy Located in the center of Downers Grove, Ebersold Park is the only park in town named after the family who owned it,…

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Downers Grove’s Bill Ludwig continues his family’s legacy in the drum business

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Downers Grove’s Bill Ludwig continues his family’s legacy in the drum business

BY VALERIE HARDY William F. Ludwig III quite literally marches to the beat of his own drum. Known as Bill or B3, Ludwig proudly wears…

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Downers Grove North coach happy for the community after a big finish

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Downers Grove North coach happy for the community after a big finish

By Jeff Vorva It’s funny that a man who graduated from Downers Grove South is now one of the toasts of the town at Downers…

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