Red Light Cameras in DuPage County
Like anyone else, I don’t want some rushing moron blasting into the intersection against the light. So, why am I still bothered by red light cameras?
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Fun Fall Events in DuPage County Forest Preserves
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will be hosting a number of events in the last weeks of November. If you haven’t attended any of their events in the past, they are usually a great time and suitable for the entire family (and most are free of charge too). Get out and enjoy the mild late-fall weather we’ve been having!
Naperville to Buy DuPage Childrens Museum
Last night, the Naperville City Council voted 8-1 to approve the funding and subsequent purchase of the DuPage Children’s Museum. The 3-acre property in viewed as a gateway to downtown Naperville and the $3 million Naperville is spending to purchase the property is perceived as an exceptional value. Though the museum will now lease the…
“E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” at Tivoli Theatre to Benefit Local Family
Here’s your chance to relive the magic of the “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” movie on the big screen. The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove is hosting a special screening of this family classic at 10AM on Saturday, February 11th. All proceeds from this showing will benefit a Downers Grove family whose two children have been diagnosed with a rare, fatal illness, LINCL-Batten disease.
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.
Blackwell Off-Leash Dog Park Warrenville
Check out the Blackwell Off-Leash Dog Park located in Warrenville off Mack Road in DuPage County.
DuPage County Photos – Images of Downers Grove
[Photos from in and around Downers Grove.] Downers Grove Park District Museum Image by skeggy Downers Grove Park District Museum, on Maple Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois. Side view in snow – a gray wintry day. www.dgparks.org/catalog.cfm?dest=dir&linkid=17&li… Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove, IL Image by BWChicago 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL cinematreasures.org/theater/66/ Kids on flooded 55th…
DuPage County Coupons
The tough economic times have created a huge demand for local coupons and savings offers in recent years. Many consumers simply will not buy a product or service without an available coupon or deal. Retailers and service providers are heeding the call for savings and local coupons on a scale never before encountered… If you…
The Naperville Carillon
The Naperville Millenium Carillon (and Moser Tower) can be seen from just about anywhere in downtown Naperville. For years, I have driven past the carillon while traveling down Aurora Avenue near River Walk Park. This past weekend, I decided to take a closer look… The trip to the top of the Naperville Carillon costs $3,…
Naperville Property Owners asked to Register Rentals
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…