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DuPage County’s top stories of 2010 Glance over your shoulder at the complicated year that was 2010 in DuPage County and it’s difficult to find one moment, one event that sums the whole thing up. Where is the common bond, the string that ties it all together? Read more on Daily Herald
Lombard soldier serves as ‘pallbearer in spirit’ for grandfather When I was a boy, I loved watching my grandpa, John Spartz, lead his VFW post during the Memorial Day parade in near-West suburban Berkeley. World War II was more than half a century over, yet his Navy uniform was as crisp as it was in…
When a child faces a medical crisis, family and friends search for ways they can help. This year, three children with ties to Naperville, who all battled health issues, brought awareness to a variety of causes. Macey Horbach In January, Macey Horbach, now 11, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an … Read more on The…
Woodridge police nab teen shooting suspect Woodridge police arrested a teenager who authorities say is “the prime suspect” in a fatal shooting six months ago in southern Colorado.The 17-year-old from Pueblo West, Colo., was being held Monday on a fugitive from justice charge at the DuPage County jail, authorities said. His bond was set at…
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…
In times such as these, it’s good to hear of new jobs coming to the DuPage County area…
Delnor, Central DuPage OK merger plans The merger is on. Delnor Health System in Geneva and Central DuPage Hospital, based in Winfield, have finalized their intent to join forces. The two health care centers announced early in October that they planned to merge, and the partnership awaits scrutiny by regulators who must approve the move….
Hyatt Lisle bails out Kidz Kabaret show A change in local hotel ownership nearly caused organizers of the Kidz Kabaret Center Stage Players to pull out their hair. But their New Year’s Eve performance of “Hairspray,” and a dinner/room package, will go on thanks to the Hyatt Lisle. The group initially was to have its…
Mayor Broda presents State of Lisle address Jan. 20 It has been a busy year for Lisle with the media spotlight on Navistar’s decision to move its international headquarters to Lisle. On Jan. 20, 2011 Mayor Joseph Broda will present his State of the Village address at the Lisle Area … Read more on The…
Salmonella and other food poisonings seem to be on the rise these days. I believe it’s a simple byproduct of mass food preparation. The article below is another warning… DuPage added to list of confirmed Jimmy John’s salmonella cases The Illinois Department of Public Health has added DuPage County to the list of locales where…