WHEATON, IL — In 1979, Dr. Bruce Moss, who was not even Dr. Bruce Moss yet, got a phone call to fill in as conductor for Wheaton Municipal Band. Now, he’s set to celebrate 45 years conducting the 80-piece symphonic orchestra with a special concert Saturday that features two of his former students. Moss, then … Continue reading "Conductor Celebrates 45 Years Leading Wheaton Municipal Band"

NORWALK, CT — Celebrating a century of top-notch golf with breathtaking views of Long Island Sound, Shorehaven Golf Club is set to host the 90th Connecticut Open, bringing together more than 140 of the best players in the area on July 29 through 31. Hosting the event for the first time since 1959, the 6,550-yard … Continue reading "Deep Field Of Golfers Set To Tee Off In 90th Connecticut Open"

LISLE, IL — Before she graduated from high school this past spring, Kameryn Rasberry had already undergone two major heart surgeries and a heart transplant. She’d survived Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder twice and undergone chemotherapy. These experiences could have kept her down, but instead, they inspired Kameryn to build a website to foster mental and physical … Continue reading "Lisle Girl Scout Brings A Whole Lot Of Heart To Gold Award Project"

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Increasing reports of rat infestations across Swampscott — and the greater North Shore for that matter — are prompting officials to try to find ways to curb the explosion in population leading to property destruction, trash and dog waste strewn about neighborhoods and the general unpleasantness of encountering rodents all around town. … Continue reading "Swampscott Reacts To Townwide Excessive Rat Problem"

PRINCETON, NJ – On Monday, the council voted to adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the Princeton Theological Seminary Properties. The redevelopment plan calls for 238 residential units with 20 percent set aside as affordable housing units, to be built on Stockton Street at Hibben Road. About 13 percent of the affordable dwelling units shall be … Continue reading "Theological Seminary Redevelopment Plan Adopted By Princeton Council"

Zelina Vega can’t be stopped. On this week’s episode of Raw Talk, the LWO member was interviewed about pulling off a victory over Zoey Stark on the July 22 episode of WWE Raw in Green Bay, WI., despite her arm injury. “I think that’s exactly it. I am a threat,” she said. “They know that. … Continue reading "Zelina Vega Addresses “#PushZelina” Viral Social Media Movement: “They Are So Ready For A Change …”"

HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale is not taking stray dogs to the Hinsdale Humane Society, but rather to DuPage County Animal Services in Wheaton, an official said Monday. On July 10, the society notified Hinsdale that it would no longer allow the village to bring animals to its local facility until a contract had been signed … Continue reading "Hinsdale Strays Not Going To Local Shelter"

ROCKDALE — Rockdale might be a small town of only 2,000 citizens, but the Rockdale Police Department continues to find itself busy investigating the same types of violent crime that happen in nearby Joliet. Last week, Rockdale officers took 26-year-old Rosemont resident Sean Armstrong to the Will County Jail in connection with allegations Armstrong tried … Continue reading "He Told Rockdale Officer 'To Shoot Him To End It All': Complaint"

WEST HARTFORD, CT — During a time when everything costs more than it used to, the West Hartford Town Council recently threw local families a bone regarding recreation. Last month, the West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a new fee schedule for the town’s leisure services department and what it charges to use the Cornerstone … Continue reading "Minimal Fee Hikes For West Hartford's Swim Center, Ice Rink"

MANHATTAN TOWNSHIP, IL — In many senses, the subdivision of Ranch Oaks is its own small town. Its 77 homes are tucked into an idyllic 60 acres, with canopies of 100-year-old oak trees lining its streets and shading its yards. Most of the homes were built 60 to 70 years ago, and many of the … Continue reading "Small Town Strong: Unity In Ranch Oaks Recovery 'Beautiful To See'"