Often the train buffs are seen filming trains as they travel through West Chicago. They could be photographing a particular engine, but, sometimes, they are capturing a moment of history. This is portrayed  by Jeff  Bloomdahl on Facebook, as he recalled the 50th Anniversary of the final run of the Chicago and Northwestern train #1 […]

Today, April 28, 2021, is National Blueberry Pie Day. It is not one of my very favorites, but it is good. In fact, I find most pies delicious, especially lemon meringue. I never did master making the filling. I used my mother’s recipe-“just use enough cornstarch until it is the right consistency” Dave and I […]

The Leonard Richardt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791 celebrates it 75th anniversary April 26, 2021.The post received the National Diamond Jubilee Award from National VFW Commander Hal Roesch. The award recognizes dedication, determination, hard work and a lot of patriotism. It recognizes 75 years of serving the needs of the local veterans and their […]

The aims we have had created a blooming Spring. The weather is perfect for walking and there are so many flowers, shrubs and trees in bloom. The forsythias are full with yellow blooms, the pussy willows are perfect and the magnolias are bountiful in colorful flowers. Whether looking sideways, downward or upward, a rainbow of […]

The warm weather brings a little happiness to all. Quite a few families and friends enjoyed having Easter together with the added pleasure of dining outside and soaking in sunshine, a great way to get some Vitamin D. People seem to have a little more bounce in their walks and runs. Smiles appear on faces […]