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Lisle-Woodridge Fire District awarded $1,000 grant lisle-woodridge fire district was awarded $1,000 grant from illinois american water firefighter grant Program By ryan ostry Bugle staff

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Recently, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Illinois American Water Firefighter Grant Program.

This grant that was awarded is for the purpose of the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District to purchase “The Safety Challenge” fire prevention program.

This program will be utilized at lo-

cal school districts to make sure every home will have working smoke detectors and alarms because of the grant.

“It’s a grade school fitness program where they put the kids through simulated circumstances,” said Fire Chief Keith Krestan. “Fire safety, incorporated fitness and pulling a hose are just some of the parts of the program.”

The Illinois American Water Firefighter Grant Program awards certain types of grants to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment training materials and classroom programs.

This program is the single handedly the largest investor-owned water utility in the state of Illinois, and they

pervised lunch breaks 12 – 12:30 p.m. for $15; and programs with an A offer playtime after camps 3 – 5:30 p.m. for $90.

Unless noted, camps are Monday – Friday and cost $150 for DuPage residents and $175 for nonresidents. Questions?

Call 630-933-7247.

Play in nature at fun summer Camps for kids and teens Registration is now open for DuPage County residents for a great lineup of fun outdoor forest preserve day camps for kids and teens at dupageforest.org/ camps. Registration for nonresidents begins Feb. 1.

“Our summer camps mirror the Forest Preserve District’s vision to provide opportunities for DuPage County residents and visitors ways to make meaningful connections with nature, each other and their community,” said Anamari Dorgan, Forest Preserve District director of Community Services and Education. “Research shows that the earlier a child makes a close connection with nature, the more likely they are to become stewards of the land and support efforts to preserve and protect natural areas.”

The Forest Preserve District offers supervised lunch breaks and playtime before and after camps. Programs with a B offer playtime before camps 8 – 9 a.m. for $45; those with an L offer su-

Entering Kindergarten Animal Adventures (STEM camp) Explore animals up close and learn what they eat, how they survive and where they live.

July 6 – 10, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Little Campers Discover the outdoors by pitching a tent, setting up camp, hunting for treasure and pretending to fish.

June 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Little Scientists (STEM camp) Make slime, erupt a volcano, build a tower and have fun with experiments that inspire scientific curiosity.

June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

(L, A) July 27 – 31, 9 a.m. – noon, (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook

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to be able to fund a program to help educate children in fire safety it makes us feel good that other agencies care and understand that there are budget challenges and unique opportunities where money can become a challenge, so this kind off eliminates that.

- fire Chief keith krestan provide reliable water and/or waste water services to approximately 1.3 million people.

The grant winners along with Lisle-Woodridge were announced simultaneously with National Fire Prevention Week that was from Oct. 6 through the 12th to raise awareness of the importance of fire prevention safety and overall awareness.

“It’s really a challenge to get in

schools these days because of the curriculum and the timing with teachers,” Krestan said. “This is a way of trying to combine fitness and fire safety education.”

In 2020, more than $88,000 is going to be shared by 90 Illinois fire departments through the grant program, helping the awareness spread.

The program has now been in works for 10 years, with more than

590 grants totaling $582,000 that have been awarded to different departments.

In order to receive the grant, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District had to submit a grant application program that outlines the outcomes that they are hoping for of the program.

“We were very excited and very grateful to receive this grant that will help many people and help save many people’s lives,” Krestan said.

“To be able to fund a program to help educate children in fire safety it makes us feel good that other agencies care and understand that there are budget challenges and unique opportunities where money can become a challenge, so this kind off eliminates that.”

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dgn athletic hall of fame ceremony set for Jan. 11 Jack Brady, gabrielle sims and madeline sims all to be honored at hall of fame event By ryan ostry Bugle staff

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Downers Grove North High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducting three new members into its prestigious group this upcoming weekend.

At 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Downers Grove North in the Purple Gym before the boy’s varsity basketball game, Jack Brady, Gabrielle Sims and Madeline Sims will all be forever enshrined into Downers Grove North.

“This event happens every year,” said Athletic Director Denise Kavanaugh. “Downers Grove North takes a lot of pride in our students and student-athletes.”

Brady, who is the class of 2006, was a star on the football team as well as in track and field.

Brady was a part of the IHSA 8A Football Championship Team in 2004, was All-Conference in 2005 for football, placed seventh in the IHSA state track shot put in 2005 and placed eighth in the IHSA state track discus in 2006.

“Brady was an all around great guy who was a multi-talented athlete in

his time there,” Kavanaugh said.

The Sims twins, Gabrielle and Madeline, are part of their family tradition where now all four members of the family is in the Downers Grove North High Athletic Hall of Fame.

Burke Sims and Haley Sims were both inducted in 2016.

Gabrielle, was the class of 2014 and was very accomplished in swimming.

Gabrielle was a seven time IHSA state champion, including four state championships in 2013, won 16 medals at the IHSA state meet between 2010 and 2013 and was voted as the Illinois High School Swimmer of the Year in 2013.

Madeline, was also in the class of 2014 and just like her sister, was very successful in swimming.

Madeline was a three time IHSA State Champion, won 11 total med-

als between 2010 and 2013 and was a 16-time Sectional Medalist including 13-time sectional champion.

For more information about this event, contact Denise Kavanaugh at dkavanaugh@csd99.org or (630)-7958417.

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JANUARY 15 DOWNERS GROVE we the PeoPle: a us Constitution disCussion grouP. 6:30-8 p.m. at 908 Curtiss St. in Downers Grove. We will be getting to know the document so many people have been talking about lately.

Participants will receive their own pocket constitution and we will have a discussion about the historical context and main organization of the US Constitution.

JANUARY 11 BOLINGBROOK seCond annual iCe Bowl at PeBBle BeaCh. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Mistwood Golf Dome. Grab a team of four, and get ready to play and win at Mistwood Golf Dome. It’s $180 per team -$45 per player and includes mat time. It is $30 for a Mistwood Member.

JANUARY 13 ROMEOVILLE west suBurBan Community moBile Pantry visit. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville White Oak Library. Are you hungry? If you don’t have enough to eat, West Suburban Community Mobile Pantry in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank can help.

Nutritious food is distributed for free to low-income neighbors in need, and it is distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

JANUARY 12 JOLIET afternoon tea with leslie goddard.

2-3 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library Black Rd. Branch. Experience this beautifully illustrated lecture by Leslie Goddard that explores the history and elegant artistry of afternoon tea. How did this custom begin?

Why was it so important to the Edwardians in particular? And do you really have to hold your “pinkies up?” Tea and treats will be served.

JANUARY 14 SHOREWOOD intro to androids. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. This class will cover basic usage of Android smart phones, including adjusting settings, common buttons, apps, notifications and more.

JANUARY 12 PLAINFIELD young adults gathering. 6-8 p.m. at the Community Christian Church in Plainfield. Join us for an evening of conversation, fellowship, and acoustic music in our relaxed campfire-style environment. Each month, we discuss a different relevant topic with a variety of speakers in a comfortable setting. Come connect with other young adults in Room 132.

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Column >> dave says

dave says: making resolutions become reality dear dave, My wife and I have our budget ready for next month, and we’ll be following your plan in 2020 to pay off debt and get our finances in order.

Do you have any tips for setting and sticking to goals in general?

dear rick,

rick

That’s a fantastic goal. Living on a monthly budget, and telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went, is an important step toward gaining control of your finances. Combine that with getting out of debt, and you’ll be in charge of your most powerful wealth-building tool — your income.

If you’re following my plan, you already have goals in front of you where your money is concerned. For most Americans, though, a new year means nothing more than new resolutions without real plans. Don’t get me wrong. It’s good to make resolutions and set goals, but you can’t stop there. You have to formulate a plan that turns your dreams into bite-sized pieces of progress that will gradually create a big event in your life. If you want to achieve your goals, then keep these next things in mind.

When setting goals, be very specific in what you want to achieve. Include steps that will help you get there, too.

Being vague will only cause you to feel

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directionless and overwhelmed. Most people give up when these feelings arise. Make your goals measurable. If you want to lose weight, don’t simply write down “lose weight” as a goal. Exactly how much weight do you want

to lose? What will it take in terms of exercise and dietary changes to make it happen? Are your goals your goals?

Only you can realistically set your own goals. If your spouse, co-worker, or friend sets a goal for you, chances are you’re not going to achieve it. Taking ownership will give you more opportunity to meet your goal. Also, set time limits for your goals. Putting a time frame in place will help you set realistic goals. If you want to save a certain amount of money for a particular event, break it down and determine how much cash you need to put into your savings account each month leading up to that event.

And finally, put your goals and res-

olutions in writing. Putting them in writing will make you more likely to achieve them. Write down your goals, and review them often. This will give you motivation to make them reality.

I believe this is the process for success, Rick. Successful people reassess their lives regularly, and start living intentionally, in writing, and on purpose. Happy New Year!

dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms.

Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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New Minimum Wage Rates in Effect for 2020 illinois department of labor reminds workers to watch their wages

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llinoisans rang in the New Year with a new, higher minimum wage, and the Department of

Labor is encouraging employees to watch their paychecks to ensure that time worked in 2020 is paid at the new rate.

Governor JB Pritzker signed the new minimum wage law last February providing a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Mini-

mum wage earners received an increase of $1 to $9.25 an hour on January 1, which will be followed by an increase to $10 an hour on July 1.

The minimum wage will then increase an additional $1 an hour each January 1 until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025.

“While we expect compliance by all employers regarding the new minimum wage, it is important that workers earning minimum wage are aware that the $1 increase should be reflected in their pay checks for any time they work after the first of the year,” said Michael Kleinik, director of the Illinois Department of Labor.

The last time Illinois in-

creased its minimum wage was a decade ago in 2010 when it was raised to $8.25. Since that time, Cook County has put in place a $12 per hour minimum wage and Chicago’s minimum wage is now $13 an hour.

More than 1.4 million adult hourly workers in Illinois currently make less than $15 per hour, according to the Illinois Economic Policy Institute at the University of Illinois.

The new law maintains provisions for employers to count gratuities to offset wages for workers such as food servers who regularly earn tips. Tipped employees may be paid 60 percent of the hourly minimum wage. These workers must still earn the minimum wage after receiving tips.

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1-1-2020 – $9.25 7-1-2020 – $10.00 1-1-2021 – $11.00 1-1-2022 – $12.00 1-1-2023 – $13.00 1-1-2024 – $14.00 1-1-2025 – $15.00

Workers who are under 18 years old and work fewer than 650 hours in a year earn a minimum wage of $8 per hour beginning January 1, up from the old youth minimum wage of $7.75.

The youth minimum wage rate will gradually rise to $13 an hour

by Jan. 1, 2025.

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Pritzker releases statement on Inaugural Day of Adult-Use Cannabis sales today is a historic new day, and as we move forward with growing this industry On the inaugural day of adultuse cannabis sales across the state today, the Pritzker administration released the following

statement: “As we start a new decade, Illinois has achieved a monumental milestone - launching the legalization of cannabis in a way that includes communities left behind for far too long, creates good jobs and expunges thousands of records for those who have lost out on opportunities and ends prohibition,” said

Toi Hutchinson, Senior Advisor to the Governor for Cannabis Control.

“Today is a historic new day, and as we move forward with growing this industry, I thank all those who worked hard to make the launch a success and will continue to dedicate themselves to expanding opportunities and righting the wrongs of the past.”

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Benet academy suffers its second loss of the season at the hands of iowa s dowling Catholic, but there no need for panic By ryan ostry Bugle staff

@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Not many teams jump out to a 23-7 lead in the first quarter against Benet Academy.

At the Redwings (15-2, 1-0) own shootout, the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase, they fell to Dowling Catholic (IA) 69-58.

“I said to our team if we could keep Caitlin [Clark] to 20 points, I thought we would be ok,” said coach Joe Kilbride.

Clark, who will be playing basketball next year in Iowa City for the Hawkeyes, scored 36 points and was just to much to handle for the Redwings.

Per usual, seniors guard Brooke Schramek and forward Kendall Holmes led the way for the Redwings, both scoring 23 points.

The loss to Dowling Catholic was something that doesn’t happen to the Redwings very often, as this was just their second loss of the season.

The first loss came against Lake Forest in the Montini Christmas Tournament, where the Redwings lost by just one point.

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Just the seCond loss of the season for Benet

Prior to the Lake Forest defeat, the Redwings were on their usual hot streak with 14 consecutive victories before losing two out of their last three games, but Kilbride said there is nothing to be worried about.

“I’ve got six seniors who are wonderful kids on and off the floor,” he said. “They demand so much out of each other, we play a lot of great teams every year which helps us for conference play, if I went back to look at it there’s probably 15 teams we play that will be playing in Sectionals.”

One of those leaders who has been on varsity for four years is Holmes.

The senior who will playing for DePaul next year has been a leader on the court and off, and also said going forward the tough schedule will only benefit her team in the long run.

“Our schedule doesn’t get any easier starting off with Simeon who’s our next game,” Holmes said. “We all look forward to these very intense games because we’re not just playing and having fun, but we’re getting better playing some of these top teams in the state all the team.”

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Points sCored eaCh By holmes and sChramek

Brooke schramek tallied 23 points in Benet s loss to dowling Catholic.

PHOTO BY RYAN OSTRY

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North Central comes out on top of Wheaton

By Clark teusCher

north Central sports Communication Saturday’s matchup with Wheaton College delivered the fiercely-fought battle the North Central College men’s basketball team has come to expect from the Thunder, as both teams threatened to seize control of the outcome before Cardinal senior Connor Raridon stepped forward to deliver the knockout blow in a 74-71 overtime triumph at Gregory Arena.

The Cardinals (10-3, 3-1 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin) won their sixth straight game and prevailed for the 12th time in the last 13 meetings against Wheaton. Raridon was the ringleader throughout, tying a career high with 36 points while also contributing eight rebounds and six assists. He scored 17 of North Central’s 31 points in the second half and seven of its 11 points in overtime.

A first half which saw six ties and four lead changes was closed out by a 7-2 Cardinal run, as Raridon converted a jump shot in the lane, sank a pair of free throws and assisted on a Matt Helwig threepointer to send the hosts into halftime with a 32-27 advantage.

The score was tied three times early in the second half before Wheaton (9-4, 3-1 CCIW ) outscored the Cardinals, 11-4, over a five-minute stretch to take its largest lead of the night at 58-50 with 7:11 to play.

North Central got a fast-break layup from Blaise Meredith and six

free throws from Raridon in just over a minute to keep the pressure on the Thunder, but continued to trail until 1:42 remained in regulation when Raridon scored in the paint and was fouled, completing the three-point play to tie the score at 63-63.

Both teams came up empty on two opportunities to put the game away, sending the Cardinals into an extra session for the first time this season.

With the score tied at 67-67 midway through the overtime period, Wheaton’s Nyameye Adom knocked down a three-pointer to put the visitors in front with 1:42 to play.

Raridon sank two free throws at the other end before the Thunder’s Luke Anthony made one of two shots at the charity stripe to leave the score at 71-69 in Wheaton’s favor with just under a minute to go.

After spending most of the evening driving to the basket to score inside, Raridon instead pulled up from three-point range with 43 seconds to play, burying the shot to wrestle the lead away from the Thunder at 72-71.

Raridon rebounded a missed shot on Wheaton’s final possession and was fouled, converting his 14th and 15th free throw attempts of the night with two seconds remaining to seal the win.

Raridon’s scoring output matches the 36 points he put up in a 9278 win over Albion College (Michigan) on Dec. 19, 2017. Will Clausel scored 10 points off the bench and

news Briefs from Page 2 NEW Nature Play Imagine creatively, explore boldly and learn naturally through guided nature play.

June 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Entering Grades 1 & 2 NEW Farm Kids On Monday, Thursday and Friday, take care of the animals, create 1890s crafts, and make pie and ice cream for a snack at Kline Creek Farm. On Tuesday and Wednesday, play in the woods and learn about nature at St. James Farm.

June 22 – 26 or July 20 – 24, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago and St. James Farm, Warrenville

Meredith grabbed eight rebounds to match Raridon for the team lead.

Anthony and Tyson Cruikshank scored 17 points each for Wheaton, while Adom scored 14 and Cade Alioth totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds.

A game earlier, closing a fiveweek stretch of games away from home with a flourish, the North Central College men’s basketball team closed the 2019 portion of its schedule Sunday with an 83-79 victory over Sul Ross State University (Texas) at Concordia Fieldhouse.

The win is the fifth straight for the Cardinals (9-3), who improved to 7-1 in games away from Naperville thus far this season.

North Central never trailed in the contest but did not have the win secured until the latest stages of a closely-contested second half.

The Cardinals outscored Sul Ross, 8-2, in the first four minutes, getting a pair of early three-pointers from Aiden Chang.

North Central took the day’s largest lead at 28-15 after Will Clausel sank two free throws and fed Michael Pollack for a threepointer in a 19-second span.

The Lobos (4-5) were able to put together a 10-0 surge near the end of the first half, capped by a fastbreak dunk by Cailen Bond off a steal by B.J. Hollis, to tie the score at 35-35.

Clausel put North Central back in front to close the half, sinking two free throws after coming down with an offensive rebound just be-

Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Green Thumbs (STEM camp) Dig in the dirt, discover how plants grow, search for flowers and grow your own garden.

June 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Grossology (STEM camp) Learn why things are sticky, squishy, stinky and slimy through fun science experiments and grossly cool investigations.

June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) July 27 – 31, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Habitat Hunters (STEM camp) Learn about the plants and animals of woodlands, prairies and wetlands by exploring a new habitat each day.

July 6 – 10, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L)

Insect Investigators (STEM camp) Search for insects, study what makes them special, discover where they live and create a tiny bug playground.

July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Nature Art Paint, sculpt, draw and create using colors, textures, patterns and sounds in nature.

July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook NEW Nature Exploration Explore and play outdoors through guided activities that inspire creativity, adventure and a love of nature.

Aug. 3 – 7, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L)

fore time expired.

Sul Ross knotted the score at 37-37 just after play resumed, but a layup by Matt Helwig, two free throws from Blaise Meredith and a three-pointer by Matt Cappelletti put the Cardinals back in front, 4437, with 17:31 to play.

The Lobos closed the gap to two points on three occasions, the last of which came at 63-61 with 5:48 on the clock, but a three-pointer from Pollack and a three-point play by Cappelletti on successive possessions kept North Central a step ahead.

The Cardinals made 7 of 8 free throws in the final 1:19 to seal the win.

North Central made a living at the charity stripe for the second straight game, making 26 of 33 attempts.

Clausel led the Cardinals in scoring with 15 points, including a perfect 8 of 8 at the free-throw line.

Pollack totaled 13 points while Chang and Connor Raridon each scored 11 and Helwig finished with 10.

Meredith grabbed a gamehigh 10 rebounds, while Cappelletti contributed five assists and Raridon recorded three steals.

Tristen Licon led Sul Ross with 20 points, while Aldon Johnson scored 16 and Hollis and Logan Dixon each put up 15.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Eventually righting the ship after a slow start, the North Central Col-

Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Entering Grades 3 & 4 Camp Rocks! (STEM camp) Learn how rocks, minerals, and fossils are formed; find meteorites; and collect fossils to add to your collection.

June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Camping Adventures Work as a team to set up and maintain a campsite and build a campfire.

Try fishing, hiking, and treasure hunting, and then stack a delicious s’more!

July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) July 27 – 31, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Critter Camp (STEM camp) Hunt for tracks and clues, encoun-

lege women’s basketball team rallied valiantly in Saturday’s battle with Wheaton College, but an ill-timed scoring drought left the Cardinals on the short end of a 52-40 count by the time the final buzzer sounded at Gregory Arena.

North Central (5-8, 1-3 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin) struggled mightily to get its offense untracked and headed into halftime trailing, 22-12.

The Cardinals held Wheaton scoreless for a four-minute stretch early in the third period, during which time a jump shot by Maya Walls, two free throws from Allison Pearson and a three-point play from Haydn Braun cut the deficit to 24-19.

The hosts permitted the Thunder score just two points in the final 4:28 of the quarter, and an 8-2 run to close the quarter was capped off by Pearson’s three-pointer from the left wing which sent the contest into the final period tied, 30-30.

Wheaton (9-4, 2-2 CCIW) scored on its first three possessions of the fourth quarter to move back in front.

A jumper by Walls connected to leave the score at 39-35 in the Thunder’s favor with 4:29 to play, but the Cardinals were held scoreless for the next four minutes as Wheaton scored 11 unanswered points to pull away.

Pearson finished the night with 17 points, while Walls pulled down a team-high six rebounds.

Hannah Frazier scored 19 points and Hannah Williams totaled 10 for the Thunder.

ter live animals, and dig deeper into the lives of critters that call Fullersburg Woods home.

June 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon (B, L) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Eco Explorers (STEM camp) Investigate the outdoors like a naturalist using scientific equipment to learn about aquatic animals, prairie flowers, woodland birds and ways you can help wildlife.

July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (L, A) Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook Farmhands Experience how kids lived in the 1890s with games and barnyard and farmhouse chores. Feed the animals, cook your noon meal on a woodburning stove, and learn old-fashioned string games.

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