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Top Stories
7-Story Building Planned Next To Elmhurst
A new seven-story building is set to rise next to Elmhurst in nearby Villa Park at 100 S. Villa Ave, featuring 238 "luxury" apartments. The developer is optimistic about the project, which aims to enhance the local housing market and provide modern living spaces for residents. This development is expected to bring a fresh vibe to the neighborhood, so keep an eye out!
Room Renovations Coming to Two Naperville 203 Junior Highs
Naperville 203 is gearing up for some exciting changes with planned renovations at two junior high schools. The updates aim to enhance learning environments and provide students with modern facilities. This initiative reflects the district's commitment to improving educational spaces and fostering a better learning experience.
Local Scholar Shares Secret Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad
A local scholar recently unveiled the hidden quilt codes used by the Underground Railroad. These codes, woven into quilts, served as vital signals for escaping slaves, guiding them toward freedom. This fascinating glimpse into history highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of those involved in the movement.
Quick Hits
Middletown is moving forward with plans to close Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, along with Bayshore Middle School for the second consecutive year.
The Yorkville Foxes will face off against the Naperville North Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Events this Week
The Best Local Events from the Area
Tues, Feb 24th - Author Meet & Greet: Karla Valenti, Glenside Library, Glendale Heights, 3:30pm, Free
Wed, Feb 25th - Arena Theater: Arms and the Man, Jenks Hall, Wheaton, 7:30pm, $10/$15
Sat, Feb 28th - Winter Wine and Cheese Walk, Downtown Wheaton, 2pm, $40
On This Day
The global movement that started on Dearborn Street
On this day in 1905, the very first Rotary Club was founded in nearby Chicago by attorney Paul P. Harris and three of his business associates. They met in a small office in the Unity Building on Dearborn Street with the simple goal of recapturing the friendly spirit they had known in the small towns of their youth. That single meeting sparked a global movement of "Service Above Self" that now includes over 46,000 clubs worldwide—including the many active Rotary chapters serving our neighbors right here in DuPage County today.
Local Fun Fact
Mail Order Capital of the Midwest!
Downers Grove holds one of the world's largest concentrations of Sears Catalog Homes. Between 1908 and 1940, people could literally order a high-quality, pre-cut house from the Sears Roebuck catalog, and it would arrive by train in about 30,000 pieces (including a 75-page instruction manual).
While many towns have a few, Downers Grove has dozens of these "kit homes" still standing and meticulously maintained. It was the ultimate "templated" construction of the early 20th century—essentially the "Scrum" of homebuilding for the middle class.
That’s it for Today.
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