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Oil Paintings on Display at the Library
The Yorkville Public Library regularly showcases artwork from area residents on the library's second floor.

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The Yorkville Public Library regularly showcases artwork from area residents on the library's second floor.

Lauren Lawson of Oswego is ‘The Girl With the White Board.’
Montgomery's Herschel Luckinbill is one of four finalists selected for this year’s final round of General Motors’ Our Town, Our Heroes program. Vote for him here: http://drivingthemidwest.com/otohrd18/.
Students from John Hancock High School in Chicago will visit with Carmelite Carefree Village Residents over the next three months.
Lauren Lawson is ‘The Girl With the White Board’
The free live nativity will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Sunday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 23, at the church at 1976 Route 25 in Oswego.
Clarence Bark is retiring from the Montgomery Plan Commission after more than three decades on the job.
Lemont has several events for kids this holiday season to help them celebrate all month long.
Runoff from phosphorus fertilizers can cause the growth of harmful algae in the area’s stormwater detention systems.
The Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District and Tri-State Fire Protection District offer tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday.
More than 50 Yorkville High School students have signed up to be part of the Robotics Club for the 2011-2012 school year.
District 115 school leaders are meshing their school improvement plans with the district’s strategic plan.
A celebration is planned for the area’s World War II veterans in Montgomery and Aurora, sponsored by Comcast and Linda Chapa Lavia's office.
Looking to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? There are several upcoming shopping events in Lemont to take advantage of.
The annual Hometown Holiday celebration will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Lemont’s historic downtown.
The Darien Lion’s Club and Darien Park District are collecting items for the annual Food Basket program and toy drive.
The Montgomery Beautification Committee’s holiday decorations contest is underway. If you know of a home or commercial property with great lights and decorations, enter it!
Hinsdale South High School student Sarah Warren will represent Team USA in short track speed skating at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Austria.
Empower Martial Arts and Fitness in Yorkville specializes in martial arts, Fit Strike and self-defense techniques for children and adults.
Oswego resident Catherine Anderson is an ancestor to William Bradford, a Mayflower passenger.