DuPage County Property Assessments Drop
All of the Chicagoland counties have experienced a decline in assessed property values. Something tells me that the lowered assessment value will have little impact on a lowered property tax bill for 2011.
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2011 Trick-or-Treating Hours for DuPage County
Here are the official 2011 trick-or-treating hours as set by the villages of DuPage County. Please note that some villages do not have mandated trick-or-treating hours, a link to more information has been provided when available.
Illinois Ban on Electronics Disposal Begins in 2012
Did you know that beginning January 1, 2012, you will no longer be allowed to dispose of electronic equipment in the trash? Illinois has passed the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which mandates that most consumer electronics be recycled. Trash collection agencies will no longer accept these items and will incur fines from the Illinois EPA if they do.
Huge Water Price Increases May Be Coming
If the suburban Chicago middle-class wasn’t already squeezed enough financially, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed budget is calling for a 70% hike in Lake Michigan water rates over the next four years.
Business Returning to Downtown Glen Ellyn
The past five years have been tough on the downtown Glen Ellyn economy. Many longstanding businesses have closed or left the downtown area. Now, despite a tough economy, businesses are slowly returning. Two new businesses are set to open this fall and the hope is that more are still to come.
Naperville Man Sued in Facebook Speeding Case
More and more, information posted to Facebook is being used as evidence in litigation cases.
Revanth Vema, 28, of Naperville, had recently posted a photo of his car with a message that he was “ready to drive at 90-mph.” It is alleged that Mr. Vema’s excessive speed caused an accident and very serious injuries to two motorcycle riders.
Fire Safety Open House in Glen Ellyn
In recognition of Fire Safety Week, the Glen Ellyn Fire Department will play host to a fire safety open house at the downtown fire station. The station is located at the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The open house will take place from 10AM – 1PM on Saturday, October 8th.
Fermilab Shuts Down Tevatron
Fermilab, located between Warrenville and Batavia, shut down the Tevatron this past Friday, September 30th (at 2PM). For years, the Tevatron was a world-renowned research tool. Read more about the history of Fermilab’s remarkable Tevatron particle collider.
Oak Brook Shoe Drive Oct 3rd thru 15th
Wondering what to do with all those old shoes you have laying around? If you’re not wearing them, why not donate them to someone who can get some use out of them. Drop off your wearable shoes (nobody wants to wear your muddy old shoes with torn soles) at the AthletiCo Physical Therapy in Oak Brook between October 3rd and the 15th.
A Look at DuPage County Home Values
Throughout the nation, homeowners have felt the sting of declining home values for some time now. A stagnant economy and lack of available jobs have only compounded the issue. Where are home values at in DuPage County? Let’s take a look at the average single-family home values throughout DuPage County…