A new grant from IDOT starts construction work on bike-friendly changes to this less-than-bike-friendly village.
Walkers and bicyclists looking to expand their horizons have something new to celebrate. On Oct. 29 the Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $514,700 grant that would begin construction on a local section of the East Branch DuPage River Greenway Trail. Falling between Hobson Road and Maple Avenue, the 5.4-mile multi-use trail will work to connect the villages of Lisle and Woodridge with regional attractions. The 31-mile east branch is one of eight sections of the county's overall plan. Once completed, a cyclist can hop on the Greenway Trail and swing past 29 local parks, ten forest preserve areas and 18 colleges. But there's still a lot of work to be done before the trail can be complete. Check out what's been completed, what…
Every day this month the Morton Arboretum holds Fall Colors festivities, including this nature-inspired showcase from local Girl Scout troops.
Steel Roots isn't the only exhibit at the Arboretum this month—today marks the launch of the Scarecrow Trail. Featured scarecrows are designed by local Girl Scout troops at this Fall Colors Festival event. Entries hail from groups in Lisle and Naperville, as well as Aurora, Batavia, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glen Ellyn, Lemont, Lombard, Plainfield and Wheaton. All visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite scarecrow in the Visitor's Center. At the end of the month, the troop with the most votes will receive a guided Overnight Adventure, and the second place winners will receive a Scout Badge tour of the grounds. Yogi Bear, scout Russell from the movie Up and lady bugs made appearances in previous years. This month's exhibit …
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Karlie Baker
12:49 pm on Monday, October 4, 2010
I know that some other areas have similar events but leave the participation wide open. It's a great opportunity for students to be involved in seasonal festivities in a hands-on way. more ›