The Village Council originally approved a proposal to construct the five-story, 89-unit apartment building at 5100 Forest Ave. in August 2015, and heard the pleas of Holladay Properties Vice President Drew Mitchell during its July 19 meeting. Mitchell said progress was slow but steady through the past three years since acquiring the property, which he said had … [Read more...] about Downers Grove developer at odds with park, school districts
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Friends of Wheaton Public Library to hold an annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library will hold its annual book sale in August. All proceeds will benefit library programs. The sale will take place from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 at the library, 225 N. Cross St. A preview sale for Friends members only will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23. A media sale featuring DVDs, CDs, LPs, … [Read more...] about Friends of Wheaton Public Library to hold an annual Book Sale
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
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
Wheaton officials reject Aldi sign proposal as part of expansion project
City of Wheaton officials on July 18 debated Aldi's plans to install a larger monument sign in front of its store as part of an expansion project. Aldi proposes to build a 3,300-square-foot addition on the east side of the store at 20 W. Loop Road that would allow the store to sell more retail products to meet consumer demand. The store was built in 1991, and the … [Read more...] about Wheaton officials reject Aldi sign proposal as part of expansion project