Four Lisle Businesses Named 'Bests' by Suburban Focus

Lisle businesses sweep Suburban Focus' "Best of Suburbs" contest
Four Lisle businesses were given first place honors by Suburban Focus in their Best of the Suburbs contest. The Morton Arboretum took Best Preserve;  was named Best Dining;  is Best Mexican Restaurant and  took best Gelato Cafe.

Elmhurst Park District takking cues from Arboretum?
Elmhurst Patch's Leah Gleason explored the park district is exploring in the redesign of Wilder Park. One option echoes the design of the children's garden at the Morton Arboretum with towers, "vines" and stone benches.

Naperville "Pawn Queens" to make TV debut
The Naperville Sun reported that Naperville Jewelry & Loan, co-owned by Lisle resident Tom Brunzelle, is to be featured in a show called "Pawn Queens" on The Learning Channel.

Former Arboretum head gardener dies
The Chicago Tribune featured the obituary of William Bergmann, the Morton Arboretum's former head gardener.

Want a Morton Arboretum medal?
You can find military-esque Morton Arboretum badges on eBay for another four days.

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Join city-data.com and give user enlysmom some tips on making the most of Metra.

Mine pines for his hairdresser from afar (well, Craiglist)
A 42-year-old man put up a 'missed connections' ad on Craiglist for his hairdresser at a local Sports Clips. Her name starts with 'B' and ends with 'A.'

UPDATE: Chinn's 34th Street Fishery coupon
Get a $25 gift certificate for $3 to Chinn's through RestaurantCoupons.us.