The Taste of Glen Ellyn begins this Thursday, May 19th and runs through Saturday, May 21st in downtown Glen Ellyn. With a current forcast of temparatures in the mid-sixties to mid-seventies, and only a slight chance of rain, it should be perfect weather to enjoy the festivities. The festival features live music from some of…
You’ll see from the list below that most of the designated trick-or-treating hours end shortly after dark. Be sure to keep your ghosts and ghouls safe! Kids should trick-or-treat in a group (or with an adult) and carry a flashlight or glow-stick. 2012 Trick-or-Treating Hours Here are the designated 2012 trick-or-treating hours for cities in…
Coyote sightings are up in Naperville, and residents want to know what to do about it. A number of residents showed up at a special community forum Monday on coyotes at the Naperville Municipal Center. The event was headlined by naturalist Jack MacRae of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District, who offered a presentation on…
The map below is helpful for identifying which communities are associated to a particular school district within DuPage. Click on the map for a detailed view of the DuPage County school system and the included area school districts. A list of DuPage County school districts follows (below the map).
State Police announce holiday DUI arrests Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and /or drugs is a priority enforcement effort as part of the “Fatal Five”. Other “Fatal Five” enforcement areas are seatbelt usage, improper lane usage, following too closely, and speeding. Read more on Lombard Argus Press Spectator
Food pantries in DuPage County serve thousands of area families every year; there are nearly fifty pantries serving the county. If you are looking for food assistance or wanting to make a donation to a local pantry, the list below is a great starting-point. Whenever possible, we have linked the food pantry named to their…
Property owners asked to register rental homes Naperville wants to control the cost of unpaid utility bills from the city’s apartments and rental homes, but first it needs to know where they are. On Nov. 1, a new policy on utility bills went into effect. Under the new rules, renters are no longer entitled to…
Arrest made in Wheaton gun mystery Wheaton police believe they have solved the mystery of a loaded gun found near Madison School last week. After an arrest warrant was issued, the owner of the weapon, Brent T. Smith, 26, of Wheaton, turned himself in to Wheaton police Tuesday. He has been charged with one count…
DuPage County gears up for million communication system Motorola system will link emergency providers state-wide. Read more on Lemont Reporter
Oktoberfest – American Legion Post, West Chicago Saturday, September 29th – 6PM to 11PM A night of polka music and German food awaits you at the West Chicago Oktoberfest. The event being held at the American Legion Post at 123 Main Street in West Chicago. Attendees will enjoy the music of The Mike Schneider Polka…