I have the honor of knowing one of our local DuPage township’s snowplow drivers. He and I had a brief, but insightful conversation recently. In light of the impending blizzard coming our way, I thought I’d share this list of the top 10 things you should now when it comes to the folks who keep our roads clear for us.
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…
It’s the day after Christmas and you have presents to return or exchange. These are the local retail stores you do NOT want to go to on December 26th to make a gift return or gift exchange. #3 – Kohl’s Kohl’s is a great store, but there will be so many people rushing in to…
There are a number of festivals and events hosted throughout DuPage County this summer. Below is a list of local events that you won’t want to miss. More details will be forthcoming as the dates for these approach.
DuPage Court update: Lisle woman gets prison for DUI The following court records of charges that originated in the area were provided by the circuit clerk’s office. Lisle Debra L. Benney, 5810 Oakwood Drive, Lisle: DUI, first or second offense, merged-no sentence; DUI, blood alcohol level of .08 or more, first or second offense, imprisonment….
This weekend, be sure to check out the “Gianni Schicchi” concert at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The event runs both Friday and Saturday at 8PM.
A review of Zip2Save.com, an online resource for shoppers looking to save money and compare prices.
Below you will find a list of Meetups in the DuPage County area. If you are not familiar with Meetup.com, you should take a few minutes to check it out. On Meetup, people can find and meet with others who have a shared interest. Interests include just about every hobby, skill, or business networking concept you can imagine (and…
You may be wondering why this post about Christmas shopping is being posted in the first week of October… After a busy and stressful December last year, I vowed to never wait to until the last minute to finish my Christmas gift shopping again. I realized that by waiting until the last minute to shop…
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.
