DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry said this years property tax bills are higher despite the average tax rate dropping by 1.78 percent. The reason is because the total assessed value of property in DuPage increased by 4.3 percent in 2015. "This has been a challenging year for property owners in DuPage County," Henry said. "For the first year since 2009, property owners have … [Read more...] about DuPage County Homeowners are about to get hit with a Property Tax Increase
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DuPage County Recorder Candidate gets His Nomination
Lombard resident Moon Khan, who seemingly lost his bid to become the party's nominee in the March 15 primary election after a write-in campaign, emerged victorious from an April 21 court-ordered recount showing he reached the minimum vote threshold. Read more about the recount at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about DuPage County Recorder Candidate gets His Nomination
4 Alarm Fire sends Firefighters from across the Suburbs to Fight the Flames
Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire at the RoomPlace, a furniture warehouse located in Woodridge, according to the Lemont Fire Protection District. According to the Lemont fire district, a fire alarm activated at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the building, which was formerly a Harlem Furniture store. Read more about the incident at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about 4 Alarm Fire sends Firefighters from across the Suburbs to Fight the Flames
An Oak Brook Woman STEALS nearly $30,000 from Charity in Pocket Change
Surveillance footage of a former Oak Brook Park District employee stealing change from a vending machine ultimately led to the discovery of nearly $30,000 missing from the district's fundraising arm, police said Thursday. Read more about it at The Daily Herald. … [Read more...] about An Oak Brook Woman STEALS nearly $30,000 from Charity in Pocket Change
Police are searching for a man who ROBBED a TCF Bank in Elmhurst
A TCF Bank inside a Jewel in Elmhurst was robbed around 3:42 p.m.April 19th The bank robber didn't show a weapon when he entered the store and demanded money from the teller, He left on foot with an unknown amount of money. Read more about the incident at Patch.com … [Read more...] about Police are searching for a man who ROBBED a TCF Bank in Elmhurst
Gin Blossoms are coming to RIBFEST this Year in Naperville!
Naperville and the 2016 Ribfest Committee have announced that Gin Blossoms and Tonic will play the Navistar Main Stage on Monday, July 4. The 29th Ribfest will be held July 1-4 in Knoch Park in Naperville. “The 4th of July is always a very patriotic day at Ribfest, and these bands will get the crowds ready to celebrate America’s birthday!” said Ribfest Chair 2016 Jen … [Read more...] about Gin Blossoms are coming to RIBFEST this Year in Naperville!
A Shoplifter gets BUSTED After Returning Stolen Merchandise in Elmhurst
Jessica Good was arrested after she allegedly returned stolen items at a Kohl's in Elmhurst. Good was also found to have heroin and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested, and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and retail theft. Read more about the incident at Patch. … [Read more...] about A Shoplifter gets BUSTED After Returning Stolen Merchandise in Elmhurst
Naperville Police need YOUR help to find a Lederhosen Looter
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for burglary of a Nail Salon in Naperville. According to Naperville police Video surveillance footage showed the alleged burglar was a white man wearing a lederhosen costume, police said. Find out more information at Patch.com. … [Read more...] about Naperville Police need YOUR help to find a Lederhosen Looter
Tom Skilling is coming to LISLE!
Benedictine University will present a lecture on "Energy and Climate Change: How Can Justice Be Achieved for Young People?" featuring climatologist James Hansen and WGN-TV chief meteorologist Tom Skilling from 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 21 in Lisle. Skilling is a nationally recognized meteorologist with more than 30 years of experience at WGN-TV in Chicago. He has written about … [Read more...] about Tom Skilling is coming to LISLE!
South Elgin Trustee FREE After being charged with a Felony
A first-term South Elgin trustee is free on $30,000 bail after being charged in DuPage County with three counts of felony forgery. Robert Sauceda is accused of submitting false documents to the DuPage County Department of Probation to help the son of a family friend avoid performing court-ordered community service. You can read more about the case at the Daily Herald. … [Read more...] about South Elgin Trustee FREE After being charged with a Felony