Who Are Morton Arboretum Members? Well, Locals.

While the regional demographics of membership spread across Chicagoland, the most members hail from the Arboretum's backyard.

The Morton Arboretum hosts around 830,000 visitors each year, and only 4 percent are year-round members. They reap the benefits of unlimited free admission, discounts on classes and events, and similar discounts at other arboreta (check out the full list of membership options and advantages under images). So who exactly makes up that 4 percent? As of 2007, the last year data was available, the 1,700-acre grounds attracted nature lovers for repeat visits from St. Charles to Plainfield to Des Plaines. But there's a definite connection between locality and membership rates. Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Wheaton residents averaged 2,000-4,000 memberships, twice as many as other locals. The numbers don't include information on …

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Attend Benet's Open House, Or Catch the Girls' Basketball Season Opener

Tonight's events, a dining deal, and other Lisle-related items that hit the Internet recently.

 Will you be attending Benet's big events tonight? Prospective students can attend Benet's open house at 7 p.m., or catch the Benet girls' basketball season opener at St. Ignatius. The Arboretum in black and white Photographer Pourya Koleyni took these stunning black and white photographs of the Morton Arboretum, showcasing its lakes and thick tree coverage. Want your kids to eat for free? On top of half-price appetizers, children 8 and under can eat for free at Evviva! tonight. The discount is valid for one child per adult. Are you a gamer? The Lisle Library posted photos from their National Gaming Day activities on Nov. 13. New parks brochure to be released soon The Lisle Park District announced via Facebook that the winter brochure, …

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Lisle Businesses Offer Recipes and Tips for a Ghoulish Halloween Party

Make chili, gelato, popcorn hands and ice cream cone witch hats.

If you're considering a gathering of friends, neighbors or family members for a spooky Halloween party, we've been chatting with some local businesses to help with your entertaining needs. From Country House's famous chili recipe, discounts on pizza from Dominos, Traviata's wonderful gelato coffee recipe to The Nook's ice cream cone witch hat creation, we've got you covered. Country House Restaurant Country House restaurant manager Dean Timson has provided us with their famous chili recipe, as chili sets the mood for a fall celebration. "In planning any party, the key is to start early and try to prepare ahead of time," says Stephenie Crosetto who's managed the Country House in Lisle since 1986. She continues stating that their chili is a …

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