News
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 01:16 PM CDT
Despite falling home prices and a slight increase in wages, the typical DuPage County family still cannot afford the typical home in the county, according to a report released Wednesday by the DuPage Homeownership Center.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 01:14 PM CDT
An Addison man charged with killing his mother and a prostitute in 2006 will be allowed extra time in the county jail’s law library to help prepare for his defense, a DuPage County judge ruled Thursday.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Sep 05, 2008, 12:53 PM CDT
Despite harsh criticisms, local employers might be jumping on a Web site that helps verify employee immigration status following a presentation by U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th District, of Hinsdale.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 04:31 PM CDT
The DuPage County Health Department is sponsoring a three-night series of parenting classes for families with 1- to 4-year-old children on Mondays in September.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:37 PM CDT
DuPage County is holding two events where residents can have personal documents shredded free of charge.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:35 PM CDT
Two DuPage County state legislators are holding a seminar on Internet safety and identity theft tonight in Wood Dale.
By staff reports
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 03:32 PM CDT
DuPage County Board member Jim Healy, R-5th District, of Naperville, has been appointed vice chairman of the national transportation committee for the National Association of Counties.
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 02:59 PM CDT
Addison will soon have a place where residents can drive fast without having to worry about getting a ticket.
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 12:49 PM CDT
Area residents are not happy with Illinois Department of Transportation plans that could eliminate more homes and businesses in Bensenville to build airport roadways in a community already been hit hard by O’Hare International Airport expansion.
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 09:33 AM CDT
Kathy Rosenwinkel has spread the word to high school students in DuPage County about the career benefits the Technology Center of DuPage provides for students for more than 15 years.
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 09:29 AM CDT
Bensenville is set to join other communities in DuPage County by using video cameras to make sure motorists are following traffic laws.
By Brian Hudson, bhudson@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 03:19 PM CDT
Through Friday, Sept. 12, Pace is not charging fares on Route 714, which runs from downtown Wheaton to Naperville with stops at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn along the way.
By Andrew Westel, awestel@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 03:03 PM CDT
Dancing, singing, joking seniors have fine tuned their acts in preparation for the big Senior Idol talent competition at the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging's Senior Lifestyle Expo at Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The Senior Lifestyle Expo is Chicagoland's largest event of its kind with more than 4,500 people attending over two days and it's all for a good cause, since proceeds benefit Holiday Meals on Wheels.
By Staff reports
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 02:18 PM CDT
Pet lovers will want to check out the Wood Dale Park District’s Dog Lovers Showcase, which will feature the opening of the district’s expanded dog park.
By Staff reports
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 02:13 PM CDT
The Addison Park District’s Links and Tees golf facility is one of three locations where golfers can compete in the Glenfiddich Open to qualify for a golf vacation to Hawaii.
By staff reports
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 11:36 AM CDT
Tightened credit and increased down payments are just two indications of the new reality in lending practices. To find out how these changes impact potential homebuyers, the DuPage Homeownership Center is offering free classes for first time home buyers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Sep 02, 2008, 04:58 PM CDT
With about two months to go till Election Day, national media reports have led two local groups to question the accuracy and security of electronic voting machines used in DuPage County. Meanwhile, election officials are seeking to assure voters that their ballots will be properly counted.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Sep 02, 2008, 11:14 AM CDT
Three bats have tested positive for rabies so far this year in DuPage County, and eight people throughout the county have been treated for the disease, according to the DuPage County Health Department.
By John Koys, correspondent
Fri Aug 29, 2008, 01:43 PM CDT
Jared Bruns was in third grade when terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade Center twin towers, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11, 2001. Five years later as a Boy Scout, he started working on an idea for a living memorial to all the people who were killed that day.
Thu Aug 28, 2008, 04:29 PM CDT
By David Heitz, dheitz@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Aug 28, 2008, 02:05 PM CDT
An Addison school will finally have a playground, thanks to a non-profit organization. But first, the school needs to raise $10,000 for playground equipment.