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The Grimes’ Murders–A 54 Year-Old Cold Case

Posted on December 30, 2010

Visit the Burr Ridge page to learn more about the unsolved murders of the young Grimes sisters whose bodies were found in what is now Burr Ridge on December 30, 1956.

50th Anniversary A Dickens of a Holiday Celebration

Posted on December 1, 2010

Visit the Willowbrook Town Center on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 1 to 5 p.m. to commemorate and celebrate Willowbrook's 5oth anniversary and to start off the holiday season. All the stores and restaurants and Santa will participate. Read more about Willowbrook's Town Center Holiday Party.

Darien Historical Society Tree Lighting Ceremony

Posted on December 1, 2010

Old Lace School MuseumVisit the Old Lace School Museum on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1 to 3:00 p.m.  and tree lighting at 4:00 p.m.  The Eisenhower Junior High School Chorus will sing holiday songs, Santa will visit and you can enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies!