More Illinois Fun Facts

www.rebootillinois.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: arkorn The highest point in Illinois is Charles Mound standing at 1,235 feet Illinois is home to the world’s only river that flows backwards Aurora is known as the City of Lights because it was the first U.S. city to use electric street lighting throughout the

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Stroller Strides

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: John Kasawa If you are a mom in the Shorewood area looking to get fit, check out Stroller Strides. Stroller Strides is a fitness class involving power walking and intervals of strength training and body toning exercises using the stroller, the environment and exercise tubing. The classes

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A Few Insights For Sellers

www.trulia.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: jannoon028 This is a great time to sell: Mortgage rates holding steady at historical lows as well as the fact that many potential homebuyers were waiting out the brutal winter to buy makes this a great time to list your home. 60% of all homes in

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Celebrate The Earth

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Danilo Rizzuti Celebrate the Earth with the Plainfield Park District on Tuesday April 22nd from 6:30 PM till 7:15 PM at the Streams Rec Center. Children ages 2-6 along with a parent can make crafts from recycled materials including a mini rain barrel. Instructor Darlene Finck will

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Normantown After Dark

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: Gualberto107 The Plainfield Park District is hosting Normantown After Dark at the Normantown Equestrian Center on April 25th from 6-11 PM. This event is open to horse lovers ages 9-16. The children will be able to help with night-time chores and closing up the stables for the

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Glitz, Glam, and More

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: stockimages Glitz, Glam, and More-A Shopper’s Paradise is coming to Nevin’s Brewing Company in Plainfield on April 24th from 6:30-9:30 PM. There will be 24 vendors to shop from along with great food and drinks. Nevin’s Brewing Company is located at 12337 S. Rt. 59.

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Home Listings Up 10%

www.realestate.aol.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: smarnad A harsh winter did not stop many homeowners from thinking positively about the market, with 10% more properties up on the market nationwide according to Realtor.com. The median home price also increased at the same time and rose to $199,00 according to the National Housing

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