Rich and Deb Strylowski’s personal touch and family-first approach earned them a hospitality award for Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park and customers from across the nation.
Category: DVN New News
Matcha Fest is coming to Seat Geek Stadium May 16
Matcha Fest is coming to SeatGeek Stadium on May 16 — a wellness-focused gathering built around the shade-grown green tea powder that’s become a cultural shorthand for intentional living. Chicago promoter Berto Solorio, a promoter of the annual Summer Smash hip-hop festival at the stadium, is partnering with Matcha Fest founders Tanner Westimayer and Miami […]
Brookfield sewage backup damages home, village denies responsibility
Sewage backup floods Brookfield home after village’s water line project. Repairs cost $26,000. Village denies responsibility.
Brookfield fifth-graders win state basketball championship in triple overtime
The Brookfield Junior Bulldogs fifth-grade team won the state gold division championship, defeating their opponent 38-36 in triple overtime. The Brookfield Junior Bulldogs fifth-grade basketball team won the state gold division championship this year, defeating their opponent 38-36 in triple overtime in Normal. The victory capped a dominant season for the program, which won the […]
Wilkins students get real-world civics lesson by running village board
Eight Wilkins Junior High students voted on real village business at the Justice Village Board meeting, learning how local government actually works.
Former Stickney Trustee Jeff White, 70, dies after lengthy illness
Former board member served three mayors and 16 years as trustee.
Manhattan Fire District encouraged by new legislation
Fire Chief Steve Malone reported he spent some time in Springfield with legislators regarding fire service-related legislation and indicated he anticipates changes to problematic intersections within the district.
Budget discussion dominates Manteno board meeting
The Village of Manteno Board of Trustees made it clear they are still working on the village’s budget, after a public hearing on the preliminary budget was held and the budget subsequently approved at its April 20 meeting.
Beecher Police community room open for use
The Community Room at the Beecher police station will be open for groups to use, but it won’t be turned into a party room.
Manhattan begins safety study on Route 52
With speeding and safety major concerns on Manhattan’s roadways, the village is taking a step toward making the major thoroughfare, Route 52, a little safer.
