The community can explore the evolution of the American backyard at the "Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard" exhibit at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 28. Through rare photographs, historic drawings and period advertisements, the exhibit explores the mid-century backyard of the 1950s from … [Read more...] about If You’re an Avid Lawn Tender Glen Ellyn is the Place for You!
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Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
A 34-year-old Wheaton man was on the receiving end of a DuPage County sheriff's deputy's stun gun Monday morning. Anthony Ramirez, of the 26W000 block of Armbrust Avenue is charged with indirect civil contempt of court, direct criminal contempt of court and resisting or obstructing a police officer. The deputy was monitoring courtroom 2011 at roughly 9:30 a.m. as Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
Dupage County Fair starts Wrangling up it’s Animals
With the DuPage County fair just around the corner, exhibitors willing to show off their live stock are bringing in their animals from across the county. The exhibitors are competing to win ribbons and the chance to sell their livestock to bidders. As the fair shows gets closer, the pressure grows. When they enter the ring, the exhibitors walk around the arena with their … [Read more...] about Dupage County Fair starts Wrangling up it’s Animals
Dress Barn in Elmhurst robbed, Robber Apprehended
A Bolingbrook man was arrested July 21 and charged with the recent robbery of an Elmhurst Dress Barn, 167 S. Route 83, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. Anthony D. Harris, 40, of the 200 block of Blackberry Drive, Bolingbrook, is charged with aggravated robbery for a July 15 incident in which he allegedly held up the an Elmhurst Dress Barn and implied that he … [Read more...] about Dress Barn in Elmhurst robbed, Robber Apprehended
Elmhurst College looks to have Beehive on Campus
The hive and the beekeeping training will be used as a platform for the education and support of students, faculty, staff and the wider community members who are interested in the science, according to documents presented at the July 12 Public Affairs and Safety Committee meeting. “The primary motivation for the beehive is for educational purposes,” Elmhurst College … [Read more...] about Elmhurst College looks to have Beehive on Campus
DuPage County looks to it’s citizens to try and Improve Tourism
DuPage County tourism could be facing a makeover after a strategic consultant was hired to hold town meetings on Monday and Tuesday to gather ideas and to present recommendations. The DuPage County Convention and Visitors Bureau hired Mitch Nichols, founder of Bellingham, Washington-based Nichols Tourism Group, which also has worked with the Chicago Office of Tourism, the … [Read more...] about DuPage County looks to it’s citizens to try and Improve Tourism
Naperville Schools and Hospitals are saying No, to the popular app Pokemon Go
If you’re walking around Naperville looking for Pokémon to catch, you need to watch out where you do it, not just for your own safety, but because some businesses might not want you there. Edward Hospital is one of them. "We are in the process of requesting that Edward-Elmhurst Health's main campuses – Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital – be removed as … [Read more...] about Naperville Schools and Hospitals are saying No, to the popular app Pokemon Go
Downers Grove could be getting a lift on it’s Happy Hour Hours
Evenings in Downers Grove may get a little boozier should the Village Council lift the restrictions of its happy hour alcohol sale. During its July 19 meeting, the board was presented with a recommendation to allow the village's businesses to operate under the allowances Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law in July 2015. The village, being a home rule municipality, has … [Read more...] about Downers Grove could be getting a lift on it’s Happy Hour Hours
DuPage County offers Small Time Crooks a Chance at Redemption
Nonviolent first-time offenders in DuPage County will have a new option starting today that could lead to their court cases being dismissed and records expunged: join the military. Military recruiters will be on hand once a month outside the county's felony and misdemeanor courtrooms to prescreen potential recruits who have run afoul of the law for the first time. A … [Read more...] about DuPage County offers Small Time Crooks a Chance at Redemption
A Six Figure Sales Opportunity Is Waiting For You In DuPage County…
Want to work for WCKG and Q101? Listen to this... I just got off the phone with a GM in a SMALL town in the middle of nowhere...with no ratings who to me he's got 3 different reps making 6 figures!! They have no ratings. They have no big name radio stars. They have lots of competition... But they have NO excuses and they are killing it! WCKG is looking for Sales … [Read more...] about A Six Figure Sales Opportunity Is Waiting For You In DuPage County…