Villa Park Review Jan. 8 – Willowbrook’s boys basketball team won four straight games to earn the championship at the IC Catholic Prep/Westmont Classic. (Chris Fox photo)

The Scoop Today Jan. 7 – The Lena-Winslow-Stockton PantherHawks earned second-place at the tourney in Springfield. Career wins were celebrated by Brandon White (100), Eli Larson (150), and Jack Mensendike (100). (Team photo)

Villa Park Review Jan. 8 – A group of students in Addison Trail's From School to Work class recently spent time at the District Council Training Center.

Jan. 8 Elmhurst Independent - Members of the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team celebrate a lead change in the Dec. 30 title game against Willowbrook. (Chris Fox photo)

(Addison Independent, Dec. 4) Tri-Town YMCA’s annual Christmas tree sale is behind Dairy Queen at Main and Maple streets, Lombard. It’s open Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until the trees are gone.

(Elmhurst Independent, Dec. 4) Despite the temps, a warm spirit of giving was in the air at the 42nd annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. (Clark Maxwell photo)

(Scoop Today, Dec. 3) The River Ridge AFS/International Club hosted 13 exchange students from 12 countries. They were treated to a potluck and several field trips. (RRCUSD Facebook photo)

(Evansville Examiner Dec. 4) Evansville fifth graders recently spent time at The Kelly House playing BINGO, decorating windows and sidewalks, enjoying treats and more. (ECSD Facebook photo)

The Monroe Theatre Guild will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” with “Voices of the Season.” Remaining performances are Dec. 12-14. Tickets can be purchased at monroetheatre.com.

Oct. 23 Evansville Examiner – Evansville Fall Fest and the Monster Mash Market were set up on Oct. 18. Available were shopping and a Makers Market with over 50 vendors, food, tote bag, music, bingo card, carriage rides, wine stops, and music. (Evansville Area Chamber...