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.…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreMaking 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…
Read MoreStan 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…
Read MoreChicago 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…
Read MoreGripping 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…
Read MoreJim 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…
Read MoreEbersold 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,…
Read MoreDowners 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…
Read MoreDowners 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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