Elmhurst resident Darlene Heslop, who was ejected this summer from an Emhurst city meeting after she rolled her eyes, has announced she will run in April’s election for 4th ward alderman, a position currently held by Stephen Hipskind — the man who kicked her out.
Residents of Berwyn and Downers Grove were charged Thursday in connection with a string of recent bird thefts from local pet stores in Batavia, Naperville and Bolingbrook, police said.
Here's a quick roundup of the items taken from police blotters in the western suburbs that caught our eyes this week.
Driving through Lemont on Tuesday night, reporter Matt Piechalak had an unusual (and almost tragic) encounter. And he apparently wasn't the only one. Read more on The Quarry.
To get to this island, you have to clear 60 yards of the Fox River. Golf pro Ian Grant breaks down how to ford Kane County's might river without getting wet.
With a long holiday weekend ahead, we showcase some of the fun places to discover within walking distance of the Metra stations. After you climb aboard for a mini getaway, let us know at otg@mysuburbanlife.com if we've missed any of your favorite destinations.
According to multiple reports, Al Biancalana left his post as the boys varsity basketball coach at York earlier this week to becomethe top assistant at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
More information has been released about the bank robbery that occurred Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Harris Bank, 6811 W. Stanley Ave. According to Berwyn Police Chief Jim Ritz, the suspect caught following the robbery was a 74-year-old man. Police have not released his name or other information about him. The Berwyn Police Department is working with the FBI to determine if the suspect is the Over the Hill Bandit, suspected of other bank robberies in the area.
An Insurance Town Hall Meeting will be held to answer questions related to flood relief at 7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 1, at the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union Hall 73, 4550 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.
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