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The Exchange Club of Naperville has named Montgomery's Amy Scheller the 2011-2012 Firefighter of the Year for her work with the Naperville Fire Department.
Limelight Theatre Company’s production of It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play begins Dec. 1.
As we head into the season of giving, community members share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Sales and specials abound at small businesses throughout December.
Looking for a place to get a cup of cheer this Thanksgiving Eve? Several Lemont establishments will toast Black Wednesday with specials.
Through Personal Creations by Crystal, people can get personalized children’s play capes, blankets, beach totes, aprons and custom name frames.
Through Dec. 1, students will be hosting a toy drive for the Walter Payton Foundation.
Give thanks by giving back to local organizations on Thanksgiving.
The Hope and Friendship Community Dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, at the Lemont Township Office, 1115 Warner Ave.
Demand at both the Kendall County and Aurora Interfaith food pantries is increasing, but so is community support this holiday season.
Demand at both the Kendall County and Aurora Interfaith food pantries is increasing, but so is community support this holiday season.
Carla Penicka is a research technologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, and was recently part of a paper published in the journal Nature Medicine on ovarian cancer research.
Michelle Bolman began Shell Bell Hair Bows about two years ago and has found a following at Second Born Consignment shop.
Montgomery sisters Savannah, Sarah and Sammie Martin will perform in the Christian Youth Theater's production of 'Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.'
Officials would have to determine the cost of televising meetings, including what equipment might be needed.
The Oswego Foundation For Educational Excellence will host three family-oriented shows as part of the fundraising campaign for 2011-12.
The Oswego Rotary Club’s Coats for Kendall program will run through January.
Show some love for your pets this holiday season. Lemont has a number of facilities and shops to help pamper your furry friends.
Michelle Bolman began Shell Bell Hair Bows about two years ago.
Officials only expect to receive about a 1.76 percent increase.