Santa Tracker: Where you can find the big guy around Darien and Woodridge.
What's more exciting for a kid than meeting Santa Claus? If you want to get a photo you'll cherish or give your child a shot to tell Santa what he or she wants for Christmas, here's where you can find the big guy around Darien and Woodridge this holiday season. Hover over a snowflake on the map to see Santa's location, and click on the snowflake for more event details. You can also view them here: FRIDAY, NOV. 30 The Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce puts on the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m. in the Seven Bridges shopping center. The evening will begin with the lighting of a large tree at the north end of the Seven Bridges development, in front of Cabana Charlie’s at 6315 Main St. Holiday lovers of all ages are invited to come out to …
Home Run Inn edged out Jet's Pizza in a public taste test Sunday at Darien Days. What's your favorite local pizza?
In a battle of local pizza places, Home Run Inn narrowly defeated Jet's Pizza in a readers' choice taste test. The Pizza Throwdown was a part of the Darien Days business expo and holiday event. Home Run Inn won 67-66 after residents tried free pizza and got to vote for one of the options. What's your favorite local pizza place? Tell us in the comments! Employees of Jet's and Home Run Inn said their pizza crust is what sets them apart. Jet's employees said they're able to "flavorize" their crusts to order. Home Run Inn employees countered that their flaky, buttery crusts make their pizza the best. Review these businesses: Home Run Inn Jet's Pizza In a Patch poll asking readers to pick their favorite pizza, Jet's had the upper hand with 48 …
Darien Days began over the weekend and will run through Sunday, Dec. 2, concluding with a holiday expo and tree-lighting.
Small Business Saturday passed last week, but supporting local businesses is something you can do all year. Darien Days, organized by the Darien Chamber of Commerce, puts a special emphasis on local businesses by getting the community involved directly with the business owners. The event officially started Nov. 25 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 2, concluding with a business expo and tree-lighting. Throughout the week, keep your eyes out for special deals from local businesses. Here's a couple deals: The holiday expo is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Lace School in Darien, with the Darien Historical Society's annual tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. Santa will make an appearance at the expo, and there will also be …
Amy Van Tassel, DVM
11:08 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
Santa will be visiting pets at Woodridge Animal Hospital on December 8th from 2:30pm until 4:30pm. Because of all the animals attending, we ask that you call the office in advance to set up a time for your pet's photo shoot with Santa. (630)985-3101 more ›