Nearly 150 citations were given when local police departments joined together to conduct a safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. During this detail, officers concentrated their efforts on speed, distracted driving and occupant restraint violations as well as other safety violations noted during the course of the initiative. During the mobilization, the participating … [Read more...] about Nearly 150 Citations were handed out during a route 59 Safety Initiative
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DuPage Airport Authority and Pheasent Run Reach Agreeement
The ownership of Pheasant Run Resort and the DuPage Airport Authority – which filed a lawsuit this year to acquire the resort through eminent domain – have reached an agreement, according to a press release issued May 26. The airport authority filed the lawsuit over its concerns about potential residential development on the resort’s golf course, which abuts the DuPage … [Read more...] about DuPage Airport Authority and Pheasent Run Reach Agreeement
Day 2 of Minimum Wage Protesting Continues in Oakbrook
Lena Germany, 23, of Pittsburgh, Pa., says she had to give her son up for adoption because she couldn't afford a heart transplant that he needed to survive.She was a McDonald's employee, and at the time her son was having medical issues but what she was earning and the benefits she was receiving weren't enough to help him. "We deserve better," Germany said. Germany and … [Read more...] about Day 2 of Minimum Wage Protesting Continues in Oakbrook
The DuPage County Animal Care and Control center reopens with over $900,000 in Renovations
Dogs and cats are expected to have a better, quieter stay at DuPage County's Animal Care and Control facility after a roughly $930,000 renovation of the building. County officials on Tuesday celebrated the reopening of the animal shelter in Wheaton, which had been closed for construction since February. "It's exciting to see a new look and feel to it," said Kristie Lecaros, the … [Read more...] about The DuPage County Animal Care and Control center reopens with over $900,000 in Renovations
Protesters Fight for 15 Amid Thunderstorms in Oakbrook
Severe weather could not stop the "fight for 15" on May 25 in Oak Brook. If anything, the hundreds of protesters who remained to march on the corporate headquarters of fast food giant McDonald's were more enthusiastic in calling for an increase for minimum wage of quick service restaurant employees to $15 per hour. "The water, you could hear throughout the whole time you … [Read more...] about Protesters Fight for 15 Amid Thunderstorms in Oakbrook
A Burglar in Elmhurst assaults a Homeowner with a Beer Bottle during Break-In
An 18 year old was arrested May 3 after he reportedly hit a person on the head with a glass beer bottle during a home burglary. The victim told police he opened his bedroom door around 2:10 p.m., and he was struck with a bottle, according to Elmhurst police. When the victim's father ran downstairs, the burglar ran away. Read more about the Burglary over at Patch.com … [Read more...] about A Burglar in Elmhurst assaults a Homeowner with a Beer Bottle during Break-In
CoD Trustees are attending a board retreat in order to work more productively
During a May 19 COD Board of Trustees meeting, the majority of trustees approved retaining the services of Kenneth Shaw, for a board retreat May 22. His fee is about $6,200, board Chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi said. Voting "no" were trustees Dianne McGuire and Joseph Wozniak, who said they would not be able to attend the retreat because of prior commitments. Wozniak also said … [Read more...] about CoD Trustees are attending a board retreat in order to work more productively
After Conning a Naperville Man out of $40,000 this Woman Pleads GUILTY!
Sayannee Kim pleaded guilty to a single count of felony theft after milking 40,000 dollars from a former friend in Naperville over a fake wedding arrangement. She was sentenced to the time she already spent in jail and four years probation, and she must pay restitution. Read more about the Match Faker at Patch.com … [Read more...] about After Conning a Naperville Man out of $40,000 this Woman Pleads GUILTY!
Nearly 45 Pounds of Meth was Sniffed out in Woodridge thanks to K-9 Unit
Illinois State Police seized 44 pounds of methamphetamine May 16 from inside the tailgate of a truck pulled over on the Stevenson Expressway in Woodridge. The drugs are worth an estimated street value of $300,000, according to Illinois State Police. Francisco J. Navarro Montes, 37, of Columbus, Ohio, was stopped at 2:45 p.m. for speeding on Interstate 55 at Lemont Road, and … [Read more...] about Nearly 45 Pounds of Meth was Sniffed out in Woodridge thanks to K-9 Unit
An Elmhurst man receives a new iPhone after his Identity was Stolen!
An Elmhurst resident found a Sprint iPhone 5S on April 29 inside a package addressed to him, though he hadn't ordered a new phone. The person contacted Sprint, which said someone opened an account using his name, address and social security number, according to Elmhurst police. Read more about the theft at Patch.com … [Read more...] about An Elmhurst man receives a new iPhone after his Identity was Stolen!