Gun Found on Madison School Grounds in Wheaton
A Wheaton resident contacted police after finding a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol on a walking trail on Madison School’s grounds. The pistol was found lying near a dog leash on December 15th.
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Ramsey Lewis Trio – College of DuPage Winter Jazz Fest
Winter Jazz Fest – Ramsey Lewis Trio with Joshua Ramos on bass, and Charles Heath on drums. An American jazz icon and elder statesman of jazz, Ramsey Lewis continues to stretch the art form with a cool sound and an impeccable groove.
Preparing for a Winter Storm in Chicago Area
Current weather reports are indicating that we may be on the verge of our first major winter storm this year. These are some basic preparations and tips to keep in mind whenever there is a threat of a severe winter storm in the Chicago area…
Warrenville Summer Daze 2011
The 34th annual Summer Daze of Warrenville festival is this coming weekend. The festival begins on Friday, August 5th… This is a family-friendly good-time festival for all!
A Suburban Heroin Addict’s Story
Heroin use in DuPage and other nearby counties has increased at an explosive pace in the past five years. The (Tribune) chart to the left indicates an alarming growth trend; heroin is increasingly more available in the Chicago area. Because it is cheap and readily available, teen heroin use is also on the rise. Here…
DuPage County School District Map and Information
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).
Ban on New Religious Facilities in Unincorporated DuPage
DuPage County is currently debating a proposed blanket-ban on new religious facilities and places of worship in unincorporated areas of DuPage County. Zoning issues related to religious facilities have been a hot-topic in DuPage lately. There are currently three controversial zoning issues related to proposed Muslim worship locations in the county. The contoversial locations are…
Valentine’s Day on the Cheap
Love is in the air, along with sweet sonnets, red and pink balloons, and perhaps even some lingering onion breath, depending on which route you decide to take this Valentine ’s Day. Come Monday, many Americans will take the road more traveled, sending 110 million (primarily red) roses, exchanging nearly 150 million cards, and bestowing lovers with 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates.
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.
Police Arrest Enchanted Castle Burglar in Lombard
25 year-old Anthony Ledesma was arrested by Lombard police while attempting to burglarize Enchanted Castle in Lombard.