Author: Valerie Hardy
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History in the (Re)Making
FoundersFest celebrates the early days of Downers Grove BY VALERIE HARDY Downers Grove returns to its roots during the annual FoundersFest celebration. Commemorating... Read more.
A Constant in the Community
Celebrating the Elmhurst YMCA’s 65th anniversary BY VALERIE HARDY For Elmhurst, the YMCA is more than just a catchy song. It is a mainstay within the community,... Read more.
Mahjong Madness
A captivating game, equal parts strategy and social, is sweeping its way through the suburbs BY VALERIE HARDY Step back, bridge, and bunco. There’s a new game... Read more.
From Classroom Lessons to Recording Sessions
Students at Henry Puffer Elementary School take learning to the next level through their after-school podcast club BY VALERIE HARDY When Lilla Bethell was in third... Read more.
Passion Into Action
How one local teen turned old binders into a new schoolwide sustainability project BY VALERIE HARDY What ultimately became an extensive environmental effort started... Read more.
A Monumental Movement
The grassroots initiative to construct a commemorative “Macho Man” Randy Savage statue BY VALERIE HARDY “Macho Man” Randy Savage left a lasting legacy as... Read more.
Happier for the Holidays
Tried and true tips to help you maintain or reclaim peace and joy during the most wonderful – but often stressful – time of the year BY VALERIE HARDY... Read more.
Keep the Wreath Red
A light reminder to decorate safely this season By Valerie Hardy Many local fire departments are giving the green light to keeping the red lights lit on their wreaths... Read more.
End of an Era
Three radio towers in Downers Grove were recently demolished after nearly a century of service By Valerie Hardy It was a dramatic sign-off to Downers Grove’s historic... Read more.
Music to Our Ears
The harmonious history and ongoing offerings of the Downers Grove Music Club By Valerie Hardy For nearly a century, the Downers Grove Music Club (DGMC) has been... Read more.