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Minooka Community High School selected for Varsity Yearbook’s “Portfolio”
Morris Community High School announced Friday that it will be included in Varsity Yearbook’s “Portfolio, volume 29″, which showcases the talent of the students and staff who produce outstanding yearbooks. “Portfolio” presents 512 schools, and it showcases the innovation and excellence found within school yearbooks across the...
Sugar Grove nursery destroyed in February storm reopens
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — A nursery in Sugar Grove is finally ready for a busy spring after it was destroyed in a storm in February. When it comes to gardening, timing is everything. Mother’s Day weekend usually signals the end of frost, giving flowers a chance to flourish. “It’s our busiest day today and tomorrow and we will stay open as […]
Morris Pool opens Memorial Day weekend
In a sign of the coming summer and the warmer weather, Morris City Pool will be open for the first time in 2024 from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Community Affairs Director Stan Knudson said this season marks the return of old mainstays like swim lessons and water aerobics classes. It also marks the return of the summer sponsorship program.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream celebrates grand opening of first Chicago-area location
Bruster's Real Ice Cream, a popular East Coast chain with more than 200 locations, recently marked the grand opening of its first Chicago-area shop. While the new Aurora location, 2440 S. Eola Rd., officially opened for business in March, a grand opening celebration took place on Mother's Day weekend. Aurora residents Judy Kim and Tony Ford teamed up to open the shop and made Kim's dream of bringing her East Coast experience to the area a reality, according to a news release from the city of Aurora.
Changes possible at Raging Waves after park reportedly switches ownership
Illinois' largest water park is now reportedly under new ownership ahead of the 2024 season, with bowling alley operator Bowlero entering the fold. According to a report from Investing.com, Bowlero has acquired Raging Waves in Yorkville, the state's largest water park that sprawls over 58 acres of land and operates seasonally from June to early September.
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