News
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 02:19 PM CST
Tears of sadness were coupled with those of joy last week at Katherine Legge Lodge.
By staff reports
Fri Nov 21, 2008, 03:53 PM CST
During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Nov. 2 to 8, nearly 400 people took part in Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control’s second annual Take the Challenge competition.
By staff reports
Fri Nov 21, 2008, 01:12 PM CST
DuPage County assistant state’s attorney Michael Wolfe was honored Wednesday with the Chicago Crime Commission’s inaugural Mitchell Mars Prosecutor Excellence Award.
By staff reports
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 04:55 PM CST
The University of Illinois Extension has created a Web site with ideas on ways to prepare the Thanksgiving turkey.
By staff reports
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 04:54 PM CST
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County annual permits for the use of off-leash dog areas, private boats, model-boat and model-airplane facilities during 2009 go on sale Dec. 1.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 02:12 PM CST
Hinsdale Central and South high school athletes will have a spring in their step when they take the field for the 2009-10 school year.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:59 PM CST
Children in Hinsdale should get their wish lists and letters ready early because Santa Claus is coming to town.
By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com; Catherine Leyden, cleyden@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:54 PM CST
A Westmont man is in critical condition Thursday after police say he stabbed his father to death, led police on a high-speed chase and injured four people in a chain-reaction car crash, before finally ramming into a tree.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:35 PM CST
The Hinsdale Township High School District 86 School Board spent Monday night focusing on whether or not to issue bonds for a potential library project at Hinsdale South High School while also voting on a tentative property tax levy.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 11:14 AM CST
After a few changes — including pay raises of as much as 16 percent for some sheriff’s deputies — DuPage County’s 2009 budget took its first step toward approval Thursday.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 07:19 PM CST
Most DuPage County residents can expect to see an increase of less than $10 on the Forest Preserve District’s portion of next year’s tax bill under a new tax levy unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.
By Danya Hooker, dhooker@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 05:22 PM CST
State lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that could play a role in the possible murder trial against Drew Peterson.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 10:18 AM CST
To prepare for the winter season, Community Consolidated School District 181 will conduct a test of its emergency notification system on Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving.
By Staff reports
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 10:16 AM CST
The Hinsdale Police will join law enforcement agencies nationwide during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period in a crackdown on drunken drivers and unbelted passengers.
By Laura Castle, lcastle@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 03:42 PM CST
A man lost control of his car at shortly after 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, and struck an electrical pole on the west side of the 8500 block of Lemont Road, Darien.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:08 PM CST
The DuPage County sheriff’s office recently cited three businesses in unincorporated areas for selling tobacco to minors.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:06 PM CST
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures turn colder, the DuPage County Division of Transporation is preparing to handle the winter weather.
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 12:30 PM CST
DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett is urging the County Board to give prosecutors in his office an 11 percent pay raise next year to make their salaries competitive with colleagues in neighboring counties and across the country.
By Staff reports
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 12:22 PM CST
The Hinsdale Humane Society is excited to kick off the 2008 Annual Holiday Cards Fundraiser. The popular animal themed greeting cards are now available at the shelter, 22 N. Elm St., and at participating area veterinary offices and animal hospitals.
By Staff reports
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 12:20 PM CST
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Kline Creek Farm during their hard candy making demonstrations at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29.
By Alexa Jenner, ajenner@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 11:06 PM CST
Parents, students and community members packed the black and gold room at Hinsdale South High School Monday night, ready to discuss the district's needs — especially with regards to artificial turf and large capital projects.
By staff reports
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 04:48 PM CST
The U.S. Small Business Administration disaster center at the DuPage County administration building will cease operations at 6 p.m. Thursday due to a steady decrease of activity.