Nearly $35,000 was stolen from a desk after someone reportedly distracted an elderly resident by claiming to check their water pressure, according to a Downers Grove Police Department incident report. Read more about the incident at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about Downers Grove Residents Scammers may target YOU Next!
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Vandals Cause Damage to a Park Pumping Station
An Elmhurst Public Works employee told police that someone sprayed graffiti on the water pumping station building along the east edge of the East End Park as well as damaged the downspout, causing water to fall next to the building. You can read more about the incident at Patch. … [Read more...] about Vandals Cause Damage to a Park Pumping Station
College of DuPage Presidential Candidate says she’s VERY Successful in getting Colleges out of Probation
College of DuPage presidential candidate Barbara Kavalier knows the challenges COD faces in trying to get off probation. While being the president of San Jose City College in California, Kavalier successfully helped that college get off probation, Kavalier says that there is hope,but we must be diligent. You can read more at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about College of DuPage Presidential Candidate says she’s VERY Successful in getting Colleges out of Probation
New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students
Schools across Illinois are making policy changes to adapt to a new law aimed at decreasing expulsions and suspensions statewide. Districts can no longer institute "zero tolerance" policies requiring suspensions or expulsions, unless otherwise required by federal laws in cases such as bringing a gun into a school, though it could still be an option. Specific criteria … [Read more...] about New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students
A Couple from Elmhurst combines their love of Craft Beer with Local Charities
Patrick and Julie Sheehan from Elmhurst were looking for a way to combine their passion for craft beer with their love of local charities. The Sheehans started Hops for Humanity. Hops for Humanity invites its members to four events per year, each at a local brewery or restaurant. Every member donates $100 to attend the event and then has the opportunity to nominate a local … [Read more...] about A Couple from Elmhurst combines their love of Craft Beer with Local Charities
A Democratic Candidate looks to SUE over results in the Democratic Primary
DuPage recorder candidate Moon Khan is suing county election officials to find out once and for all if his write-in campaign generated enough votes to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. n a lawsuit filed this week against the DuPage County Board of Election Commissioners, Khan is asking a judge to order a recount of the write-in votes cast in the March 15 Democratic … [Read more...] about A Democratic Candidate looks to SUE over results in the Democratic Primary
State Trooper gets into trouble while on Duty in THIS Suburban town
An Illinois State Police trooper found himself on the other side of the law after he was sentenced to a year of court supervision for driving under the influence while on duty. Trooper Paul A. Zurn, 34, pleaded guilty April 11 to the Aug. 22, 2015 incident. Prosecutors say Zurn responded to a call of a minor traffic crash on westbound I-88 near Farnsworth Avenue. Zurn was … [Read more...] about State Trooper gets into trouble while on Duty in THIS Suburban town
This Local Museum FINALLY gets the Renovation it’s Architect Envisioned
The roof of Adams Memorial Building was beginning to exhibit water damage and had been the subject of decades of efforts to replace – something Dan Goodwin of the Inland Real Estate Group noticed on a 2014 tour, according to a news release from the museum. "I was reading a Museum document from the 1990s discussing restoration plans and a sign requested that visitors imagine … [Read more...] about This Local Museum FINALLY gets the Renovation it’s Architect Envisioned
This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms
District 99 plans to add gender-neutral bathrooms and private changing stations in locker rooms at Downers Grove North and South by next year. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting from district staff. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting … [Read more...] about This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Pan Handling gone WRONG in this Local Town
Elmhurst police were called to Jewel Osco for reports of a woman aggressively asking people for money in the parking lot. Police found Brandi J Dorn had been served a No Trespass Order in May 2015. Dorn was arrested, charged with criminal trespass to property and released on bond. Find out more about the arrest at Patch.com. … [Read more...] about Pan Handling gone WRONG in this Local Town