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October 12, 2006
Willowbrook brush pickup schedule set
The Willowbrook Village Board has finalized details of the fall brush collection program.The program will take place from Monday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Oct. 27. Residents may begin placing material along the parkways Friday, Oct. 20. No additional material may be placed on the parkway for collection after Oct. 23, however. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 3:55 PM
July 21, 2006
Bird outing set for youngsters
Mothers and More will host an open play group at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, where children of all ages will enjoy learning about their backyard pals. Willowbrook's entrance is on the east side of Park Boulevard, across from College of DuPage, in Glen Ellyn.Prospective members may attend up to three functions in a public place at their own cost before joining Mothers and More.
For more information or to register, contact Mothers and More at (630) 415-0421.
Posted by indianprairie at 11:29 AM
July 5, 2006
Willowbrook fishing pier dedication set for July 8
The Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Department will dedicate the village's first fishing pier specifically designed for wheelchair-bound anglers during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Willow Pond, at the intersection of Plainfield Road and Adams Street. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 10:00 AM
May 15, 2006
Revived Willowbrook brush pickup effort starts May 15
The Willowbrook Village Board has agreed to re-instate the villagewide spring brush collection program, which will take place from Monday, May 15, through Friday, May 19. Residents may begin placing material on the parkways Friday, May 12.No additional material may be placed on the parkway for collection after May 15. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 8:28 AM
May 9, 2006
W'brook restores brush pickup
The Willowbrook Village Board has agreed to re-instate the villagewide spring brush collection program, which will take place from Monday, May 15, through Friday, May 19. Residents may begin placing material on the parkways Friday, May 12. No additional material may be placed on the parkway for collection after May 15. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 12:41 PM
April 14, 2006
Administrative professionals honored by WB/BR Chamber of Commerce
All area businesses are welcome to invite their administrative professional staff members to a celebration of Administrative Professional's Day with a celebratory luncheon program sponsored by the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Industry starting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook.The cost of the luncheon and program is $20 a person for all Chamber members and guests. Reservations must be made in advance by calling the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber office at (630) 654-0909. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 5:27 PM
April 12, 2006
Easter egg hunt set
All area children 8 years old and under are invited to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Sunrise Assisted Living of Willowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road. Youngsters should bring their own baskets to collect the eggs.There will be three egg hunts: 9 to 9:30 a.m. for 3- to 4-year-olds, 9:30 to 10 a.m. for 5- to 6-year-olds, and 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. for 7- to 8-year-olds. Each egg hunt will start promptly as scheduled.
Children will get a complimentary photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Doughnuts and juice will be served.
For more information, call (630) 734-9954.
Posted by indianprairie at 5:32 PM
December 23, 2005
Residents ask Rep. Biggert to support Iraq war endgame
More than 1,000 constituents of U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th District, of Willowbrook, have asked the Congresswoman to press the Bush administration to develop an exit strategy for the Iraq war that would bring U.S. troops home in 2006.Five of Biggert's constituents delivered a 62-page petition containing the signatures to Biggert's Willowbrook office Dec. 14, as part of a campaign organized by the political action group known as MoveOn.org Political Action. The campaign collected residents' signatures to call the attention of members of Congress to developing a plan to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq next year. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:50 PM
December 16, 2005
Willowbrook police will be watching for unbelted drivers
The Willowbrook Police Department, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies across the country, and through a grant from the Illinois Department of Trans-portation, will participate in the "Click It or Ticket" safety belt campaign over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The campaign will begin Monday, Dec. 19, and end Monday, Jan. 2. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 5:49 PM
December 2, 2005
Home for the Holidays Winter Carnival
Santa, his elves and helpers will be visiting the annual Home for the Holidays Winter Carnival, co-sponsored by the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook/Burr Ridge in cooperation with the Burr Ridge Park District.The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Gower West Elementary School, 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook.
For more information, call the chamber office at (630) 654-0909. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 8:08 AM
November 22, 2005
Willowbrook police will join holiday seat belt campaign
The Willowbrook Police Department, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies across the country, and through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, will help keep residents safe by participating in the "Click It or Ticket" safety belt campaign over the Thanksgiving holiday period. The effort will run from Monday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Dec. 2. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 8:30 AM
