Wheaton resident Ngun Tawng instantly won $50,000 after scratching an Illinois Lottery MS Project ticket, according to an Illinois Lottery news release. “I wanted to try a different ticket. What better than a ticket that supports multiple sclerosis research? It’s a double win," he said when he presented his winning ticket at the Lottery Prize Center in Des Plaines, … [Read more...] about A Wheaton man Wins $50,000 after buying a Lottery Ticket supporting MS
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The Healthy Lombard Foundation needs YOUR Old Shoes for Charity
A shoe collection drive will raise funds for the Healthy Lombard Foundation through June 14. Donations of new or gently worn shoes will be accepted. The amount of money raised is determined by the number of shoes collected. The organization will receive 40 cents per pound. Read more about the drive at Chicago Tribune. … [Read more...] about The Healthy Lombard Foundation needs YOUR Old Shoes for Charity
Naperville Police offer a $1,000 Reward for Information on a Mailbox Vandal
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a person responsible for damaging numerous mailboxes and posts in Naperville. Police say the incidents occurred between May 6-8 in the 1300 block of Purdue, 1900 block of Stanford and the 1300 block of Carleton. Read more about the acts of Vandalism at Patch.com … [Read more...] about Naperville Police offer a $1,000 Reward for Information on a Mailbox Vandal
Powdered Alcohol now BANNED in Lisle
Lisle has joined the growing number of townships trying to keep powdered alcohol, or palcohol, off the shelves of local establishments. The village board recently passed an ordinance banning the sale of all powdered alcohol. Read more about the ban at Daily Herald. … [Read more...] about Powdered Alcohol now BANNED in Lisle
A Big Bust in Downers Grove as Feds grab nearly $200,000 worth of Honey
Special agents recently sniffed out a sweet stash of illegally imported shipping containers in Downers Grove packed with more than $200,000 worth of Chinese honey. The declaration reportedly intended to evade anti-dumping duties applicable to Chinese-origin honey. Read more about the sting at Patch.com. … [Read more...] about A Big Bust in Downers Grove as Feds grab nearly $200,000 worth of Honey
A Chicago man is Charged with Running Down an Oakbrook Terrace Detective
A Chicago man accused of running down an Oak Brook police detective with his car in a shopping center parking lot in Oakbrook Terrace is being held on $100,000 bail in DuPage County. Prosecutors said Dawson accelerated his vehicle toward the detective, striking him and causing the detective to roll up on the hood of the … [Read more...] about A Chicago man is Charged with Running Down an Oakbrook Terrace Detective
Naperville Police need YOUR help finding a Casino Thief
Naperville police said two men using a stolen car triggered a minor traffic accident with their victim around 8 a.m. on Aug. 10 near the intersection of Bailey and Shepherd in an attempt to lure the victim, a known gambler, from his car. Cmdr. Jason Arres said "We're putting this in the community and the entire Chicago area, hoping someone can tell us who this guy … [Read more...] about Naperville Police need YOUR help finding a Casino Thief
This Guy built a small scale replica of Jurassic Park for his pet Tortoise
While it may not be a T-Rex or even an Indominus Rex (well maybe it is,there was so much DNA in that thing I'm not sure.) The Leopard Tortoise "Louie" had his new home created by Youtuber Oliver Turpin,who created the miniature Park right down to the broken electric fence. Hopefully Louie doesn't break out and cause a ruckus. You can read more about the … [Read more...] about This Guy built a small scale replica of Jurassic Park for his pet Tortoise
Now you too can stomp Goombas with every step!
Vans' has always been collaborating with different artists,pop culture icons,and musicians to create some pretty sweet sneakers whether it be The Beatles,Iron Maiden,Star Wars, or DC Comics. But now the Shoe Company has partnered with Nintendo to make some pixelated pumps. Some designs include obvious characters like Mario, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong as well as The Duck … [Read more...] about Now you too can stomp Goombas with every step!
Nearly 500 pounds of marijuana was found inside a House in Naperville
A Chicago man has been charged with cannabis possession after police found 500 pounds of the drug in a building in unincorporated Naperville. Naperville police detectives executed a search warrant at the location. Approximately 500 pounds of cannabis with an estimated street value of more than $2 million was recovered. Read more about the arrest at Patch.com … [Read more...] about Nearly 500 pounds of marijuana was found inside a House in Naperville