CoffeeCON 2013 Celebrates All Things Coffee May 4

The one-day event in Warrenville offers seminars, tastings and free samples to those who attend. Patch readers who register online can get a $5 discount on tickets. Learn more.

Whether the goal is to learn how to brew the best pot of coffee or enjoy some of the rarest, most expensive coffees from around the globe, on May 4 DuPage County will be the place to be for coffee lovers of all kinds as CoffeeCON 2013 celebrates all things coffee. CoffeeCON 2013 is an opportunity for consumers to meet roasters, learn about coffee-related products and, of course, sample coffee and related food items. The event was held for the first time last year and was the brainchild of Kevin Sinnott, a Warrenville resident and coffee authority, who has written extensively on the beverage. Held in Warrenville at the IBEW building, the conference is geared to the consumer and last year drew about 1,200 people, including large number of …

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Mid-Week Coffee Pick-me-up Only $1 This Month at 7-Eleven

A special deal is being offered at 7-Eleven, good on any size coffee all day on Wednesdays in January.

Here's one cure for the winter blahs, 7-Eleven stores all over the United States are offering a mid-week pick-me-up to their patrons every Wednesday in January. For the next three weeks, java drinkers can pick up any size cup of coffee for only $1. Brazilian Dark Roast is the retailer's newest best-selling and most full-bodied coffee, according to 7-Eleven. But, coffee lovers are welcome to create their own coffee creation. The deal is valid all day Wednesdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30. Lisle has two 7-Eleven locations: 1100 Ogden Ave., and 4651 Old Tavern Road.

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Coffee With the Mayor Tuesday at Village Hall

This informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the Lisle community.

Community members are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with Mayor Joe Broda Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Village Hall, 925 Burlington Ave. Unlike regular Village Board or workshop meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the Lisle community. Feel free to stop in, enjoy a cup of coffee, and chat with Mayor Broda.

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Lisle WatchDog

9:02 am on Monday, November 5, 2012

I can't make it but I would like to know what property the village is now proposing to purchase that they plan to discuss in a closed meeting tonight! The Village can't sell the property it already owns on Main St and by that "pond" - why on earth would Lisle taxpayers want to fund purchase of more land? Can we afford to take more property off the tax rolls?   more ›

Coffee With the Mayor Today at Village Hall

This informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the Lisle community.

Have a question about the goings on in the village of Lisle? Community members are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with Mayor Joe Broda today from 9 to 10 a.m. at Village Hall, 925 Burlington Ave. Unlike regular Village Board or workshop meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the Lisle community.

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Lisle WatchDog

6:19 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Wheaton & Downers Grove have "Coffee with Council" on Sat mornings.   more ›

Observations From the Editor

Grounds For Hope Offers Solid Menu, Accommodating Atmosphere

This afternoon I visited the cafe, which opened in the village on Monday.

12:07 p.m.--much too late for breakfast, but who cares? I had been thinking of cinnamon rolls for approximately 13 hours, since I saw that they were available on the new Grounds for Hope Café's menu. I will confess: I have been hoping for a new favorite coffee shop since leaving Chicago. Logan Square's New Wave Coffee had everything I required in a hangout spot—free WiFi, chamomile tea, a "make yourself at home" atmosphere, free copies of Red Eye and the Onion, even video games. It's been difficult to find a suitable replacement. While the couches are outrageously comfortable at the Lisle Starbucks, I don't care for the pastries; the library is quiet and the orange chairs are large but there is no food; I get too distracted by the …

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