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Glen Ellyn District 41 bans food at school parties
Board of Education members approved the new policy during their Aug. 1 meeting. Members Kurt Buchholz and Patrick Escalante voted "no." While classroom parties – including birthday parties – must be celebrated without food, "alternative non-food classroom celebrations are allowable" in the new policy. The new policy also prohibits the use of food as a reward and encourages … [Read more...] about Glen Ellyn District 41 bans food at school parties
The DuPage County Fair Starts it’s 5 Day Festivities Today
The five-day celebration will be family friendly and affordable, starting with its mix of livestock, music and high-calorie festival food. There's also going to be a rodeo and demolition derby over the weekend. If looking at animals is your thing, there will be plenty at the fairgrounds as soon as the gates open at 8 a.m. today. The pigs, goats, cows, bunnies and other animals … [Read more...] about The DuPage County Fair Starts it’s 5 Day Festivities Today
Downers Grove approves food truck pilot program
Downers Grove residents may now have a more mobile choice when it comes to dining out. During its July 5 meeting, the Downers Grove Village Council unanimously approved a food truck pilot program and will soon award permits to 10 vendors. Food trucks can begin operation once the application process complete and approved by the village Mayor Martin Tully explained that the … [Read more...] about Downers Grove approves food truck pilot program
Wheaton event offers assistance to veterans in need
Veterans in need are being urged to attend an event next week at the DuPage County Fairgrounds where they can get job and legal assistance and receive free food, clothing, haircuts and medical exams. The event, Homeless Veterans Stand Down, is intended to serve veterans from DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 2015 Manchester … [Read more...] about Wheaton event offers assistance to veterans in need