Inside today’s newscast:

* the Wheaton resident who sent a threatening e-mail to the University of Illinois at Chicago was sentenced to probation

* School Dist. 181 searches for a new superintendent

* this week's gridiron moment features York's comeback against Lyons Township

The La Grange Fire Department held its 2008 Fire Prevention Week Open House. Department technical rescue specialists held two live room fire demonstrations as well as performed a vehicle extrication using the "jaws of life."

Kevin Kopicki is the funeral director at Heritage Funeral Hame and has noticed an increase in cremation because it has become overly expensive to have a traditional burial. He has a new life urn, which is an urn that can have a color photo on the outside.

Westmont hosted a special “Cruisin’ Nights” to greet the teams from the Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally, some of whom arrived in legendary cars from feature film and television shows, such as Smokey & the Bandit, The Dukes of Hazzard, Back to the Future II, and Knight Rider. The event was held in Ty Warner Park at the corner of Plaza and Blackhawk Drives. Fireball Run, also known as The Race to Recover America’s Missing Children™, is one of the nation’s largest annual cross-country motoring events and unique in its efforts to aid in the recovery of America’s missing children.

After harsh conditions hit Darien roads last winter, including freezing water worsening cracks, temporary patches no longer suffice.

Jean Quillman is the first resident to move into the La Grange Pointe retirement tower. She is a long time La Grange resident who wanted to stay within the community.

A series of deadly incidents involving a strip club near West Chicago has prompted the DuPage County Board to consider banning alcohol at adult businesses, but the club’s owner said a complete ban will not prevent future problems.

Hurtling down Harlem Avenue at 75 mph — lights flashing, sirens wailing — responding to a report of shots fired, gives one a good idea of what a Berwyn cop’s night will be like.

There’s a new kid in town who’s challenging the dessert monopoly of his more traditional counterpart: the cake. A cupcake revolution is afoot. As the mini sweet muffins gradually increase their market share, they’re being seen as a more unique and casual alternative to a three-tiered monstrosity.

West Suburban Enhanced Directed Gang Enforcement otherwise known as WEDGE is a tactical unit consisting of members of numerous local police forces gathered together on a volunteer basis to combat serious gang related crimes.

Today’s DuPage Now newscast

Inside today’s newscast:
* Teacher negotiations continue at 2 local elementary schools
* Willowbrook gets a new public works facility
* Big match-ups highlight this weekends football schedule

Today’s DuPage Now newscast

Inside today’s newscast:
* An update on the threatening letters sent to two DuPage police departments and a children’s museum
* A Warrenville man missing for two days is found
* Teacher negotiations are still on the table for Maerker School District

Inside today’s newscast:

*A large apartment complex in Lisle is damaged in an early-morning fire

*An Indiana man sues the village  of Woodridge after being convicted for a rape he did not commit

*The College of DuPage comes under fire in its search for its next president

*Wheaton OKs a higher sales tax

Geneva’s Michael Ratay approached 200 yards rushing in Friday’s game against visiting Glenbard South. But given the exuberance he displayed following his final 4 yards of the night, it’s likely those were the most satisfying.

Inside today’s newscast:

• A Craigslist prostitution bust in Lisle
• Previews of Downers Grove’s Fall events
• Call for submissions for our scary story contest
• An art opening event in Hinsdale tonight