The Naperville Police Department has a simple tip for those who have been a victim of car burglaries and those who want to avoid becoming one. Lock your doors. As temperatures rise each summer, so do the number of motor vehicle burglaries committed in town, Naperville police said. In fact, burglary to a motor vehicle is one of the most common crimes in Naperville and … [Read more...] about Naperville Police encourage Citizens to Lock their Car Doors
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Elmhurst Performing Arts Center gets a Jump start from Local Business Owners
In an effort to help build a performing arts center in Elmhurst, local business owners and residents Doug and Cindy Peterson made a donation they hope gets the ball rolling. The Petersons, who own several businesses including Chicago Records Management Inc. and TailGate, announced a $10,000 matching funds donation to Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts, a grassroots … [Read more...] about Elmhurst Performing Arts Center gets a Jump start from Local Business Owners
Wheaton Residents start Petition for Slower Speeds after a Fatal Car Crash
In light of Lincoln Elementary School kindergarten student John RuatPuia dying of his injuries after being struck by a car May 4 on Taft Avenue, a petition has been started to lower the speed limit on that street from 30 mph to 20 mph. "We have at least 100 kids in our area that go to the same school John RuatPuia went to who could be hit next," Taft Avenue resident Kara … [Read more...] about Wheaton Residents start Petition for Slower Speeds after a Fatal Car Crash
Grab Your Coconuts and your Shrubberies for a Special Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Downers Grove
The After Hours Film Society will hold a special quote-along/sing-along version of the classic comedy "Monty Python & The Holy Grail" on June 13 at the local Tivoli Theatre, according to a news release from the group. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the society's 14th annual "Say It In Eight" student film festival. Guests are encouraged to come in … [Read more...] about Grab Your Coconuts and your Shrubberies for a Special Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Downers Grove
A Weight-Loss Center Owner in Lombard has Been Charged with Conspiracy
A Naperville resident and owner of a Lombard weight-loss center and a Burr Ridge physician have been charged with conspiracy and other crimes related to dispensing appetite-suppressant drugs without a legitimate medical purpose, according to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to a 17-count federal indictment, Michael Jennings, owner of … [Read more...] about A Weight-Loss Center Owner in Lombard has Been Charged with Conspiracy