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As we approached the intersection of IL Rt.53 and Butterfield Roads, we noticed bright yellow police-tape and many police cars. There was a small crowd of people that had formed too. Out of curiosity we stopped to find out what was going on. We pulled into a parking lot adjacent to the grassy-field that had been taped-off.
On July 7th, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation waiving state sales taxes on all back-to-school related purchases for the week of August 6 through August 15, 2010. This is a first-ever sales tax amnesty for all of Illinois.
The DuPage County Animal Care and Control Foundation is holding it’s “Christmas in July” adoption event now through July 30th.
Could it be that preparations to widen Butterfield Road (Rt. 56) have begun? I live in the Wheaton-Warrenville area and have noticed quite a bit of activity on the south side of Butterfield Road near the DuPage River bridge just east of Warrenville. Huge black pipes are being connected along the roadway. Are these new…
The controversy stems from the unapproved use and conversion of the home in West Chicago to a Muslim prayer center. Neighbors of the home are at odds with the leaders of The Islamic Center of the Western Suburbs who see no issue with using the residential property as a religious facility.
The 19 year-old offender, Quincy Forrester was found guilty of entering the homes of three women and touching their legs while they slept. He was also arrested for a similar offense in Florida.
There have been recent rumblings that the DuPage County Fairgrounds may again be sold off. The substantial parcel of land is used for the primary purpose of hosting the DuPage County Fair.