TAKE A ROMANTIC NIGHT HIKE AT FULLERSBURG WOODS FEB 7 & 8 Enjoy the crisp winter weather this upcoming weekend with someone you love on a Nature Date Night: Romantic Night Hike from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve ...
ED STEVENSON NAMED 2024 ILLINOIS PGA EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR The Illinois Professional Golfers’ Association has named the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s director of golf, Ed Stevenson, as the 2024 Illinois PGA Executive of the Year, one of the association’s highest honors. This prestigious annual award recognizes a PGA golf professional who has ...
WEST CHICAGO AWARDED GRANT TO BOOST COMMUNITY TREE CANOPY The City of West Chicago has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to improve the community tree canopy. This competitive grant is one of nearly 40 awarded to nonprofits, government ...
SMB TECH INSIGHTS Innovations and Trends in Small to Medium Business Technology. Welcome to the latest edition of our Bi-Weekly SMB Tech Insights, where we explore the latest innovations, trends, and news in the world of technology tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses ...
PRAIRIE LANDING GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES 30 YEARS DOWN THE LONGEST DRIVE! Prairie Landing, owned by DuPage Airport, is a remarkable public golf course in the Chicago area, designed by the esteemed Robert Trent Jones Jr. Prairie Landing was originally a marshland and with it being adjacent to the airport, zoning ordinances made it difficult to develop any ...
THE ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS TEAM The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ramiro Hernandez has joined the team as the new Executive Director of the Tax Institute and Municipal and County Affairs, effective immediately. Ramiro brings over 10 years of experience in legislative, public policy, and communications across the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY EARNS AAA RATING FOR BONDS The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has earned a AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings for its series 2025 general obligation limited-tax bonds, ensuring funding for certified master plan projects ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. A tech-driven rally in the first half of the week was clawed back in the second half as investors took profits following the market holiday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 0.67 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.76 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.35 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which...
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PEGGY HEINRICH, EdD NEW PRESIDENT The Elgin Community College (ECC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that it unanimously voted Thursday, December 2024, to appoint Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as the ninth president of Elgin Community College. This historic appointment, effective ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BOARD APPROVES $126.7 MILLION BUDGET TO ADVANCE KEY PROJECTS IN 2025 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a $126.7 million budget, excluding transfers, for 2025. The budget, funded primarily by less than 2% of a DuPage County homeowner’s property taxes, will support daily operations, capital ...
NEW REFUSE HAULING CONTRACT TO SAVE RESIDENTS $1.2 MILLION The City of West Chicago recently approved a new refuse hauler contract with Groot Industries, Inc., following a thorough evaluation of proposals submitted from different haulers. The contract, which was presented and approved by...
A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE FACING A DIFFICULT HOLIDAY SEASON The New Hope United Methodist Church (UMC) invites all members of the community to join us for our Blue Christmas celebration, a heartfelt and inclusive Christmas worship service designed for those ...
SUPPORT DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVE ON GIVINGTUESDAY & DOUBLE YOUR GIFT DuPage County residents are encouraged to keep their GivingTuesday donations local by supporting DuPage forest preserves on Dec. 3. Board members from the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will match every donation dollar-for-dollar, doubling contributions to ...
THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD MAKES DEBUT IN WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO The Alternative Board (TAB), the renowned global business owner advisory board organization, is proud to announce the launch of its West Suburban Chicago location. TAB WSC is poised to enhance the lives of local business owners ...
WEGO DRAMA BRINGS "HER-STORY" TO LIFE WITH SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 24-25 theatrical season with the empowering new musical SIX The Musical: Teen Edition. This new musical by is about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It is meant to weave...
WESTERN DUPAGE SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW STAFF With over 15 years of experience working with individuals with special needs, Britt brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the role. Britt’s background includes both recreation and education tracts. Her recreation experience includes creating and implementing ...
DON'T DUMP PUMPKINS IN DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVES Got leftover Halloween pumpkins? The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County urges you to think twice before hauling those old orange orbs off to a forest preserve. Believe it or not, pumpkins aren’t part of our local ecosystem. When they’re dumped in forest preserves, they can negatively affect ...
WHY YOU MIGHT SEE MORE COYOTES THIS TIME OF YEAR DuPage County residents might see more coyotes between now and February as young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. “Young coyotes are looking for a place to...
PROTECTING OUR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE: A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY In today's interconnected world, protecting our digital infrastructure is not just a necessity, but a shared responsibility. Whether it's our personal devices or business networks, we must all take proactive steps to safeguard against the ever-evolving cyberthreats that we face daily...
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SBA PHYSICAL DISASTER LOANS APPROACHING IN ILLINOIS The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Illinois affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred uly 13 – 16, to apply for physical damage disaster loans by...
LATEST TRENDS IN CYBERSECURITY & SECURITY AWARNESS Cyber threats continue to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and challenging for SMBs to manage. Here are some key trends shaping the cybersecurity landscape. Increased Ransomware Attacks: SMBs are increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks due to their typically lower defenses compared to larger enterprises. It's crucial to ...
WEST CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT INVITES YOU TO SPOOKY TRAIL The West Chicago Park District is excited to announce the return of its annual Spooky Trail, a thrilling outdoor walking experience perfect for Halloween lovers! This year’s event will take place from October 24-26, featuring spine-tingling attractions such as creepy crawlies, carnival carnage, and encounters with the undead. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CHIEF OF POLICE SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT OF DUPAGE CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is pleased to announce that its chief of police, David Pederson, has been selected to serve as president of the DuPage Chiefs of Police Association, a prestigious role he will hold through September 2025. Chief Pederson’s appointment highlights his commitment to law enforcement excellence and ...