News
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com

Thu Jul 09, 2009, 12:19 PM CDT
With some rental properties looking shabby, officials are considering random inspections as a way to combat the blight.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com

Thu Jul 09, 2009, 11:49 AM CDT
There’s no place for prime-time political pitches — at least not on channel 6.
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 04:55 PM CDT
Illinois Armed Forces veterans who served 36 months following 9/11 will now be able to attend Benedictine University in Lisle to pursue any undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree for free now that the university has agreed to participate in the federal government’s Yellow Ribbon program.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 01:35 PM CDT
The Rainbow Academy will host the fifth annual Rainbow Rockin’ Kid’s Festival on July 11.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 01:32 PM CDT
Glenbard School District 87 will offer access to school officials and staff members by adding extra hours in July and August.
By Staff reports
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 10:30 AM CDT
Everyone is invited to meet and learn more about Geneva-based architect Tim Nelson Saturday, July 18.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jul 06, 2009, 04:13 PM CDT
The Carol Stream police reported no major problems over the holiday weekend, but did make several alcohol-related arrests.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 11:02 AM CDT
Carol Stream police officers will be going to camp for five days to help build character and leadership skills in children.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:59 AM CDT
Harry Potter fans are asked to come to the Carol Stream Public Library dressed as their favorite character Friday, July 24.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:02 AM CDT
The village of Carol Stream has partnered with DuPage County to provide a drop box for residents to safely dispose of their unneeded prescriptions.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 01:12 PM CDT
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 11:07 AM CDT
A grand opening will be held at the end of July for new apartment homes in Gundersen Drive.
By John Bachmann, jbachmann@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 12:45 PM CDT
Residents who live or own a business in Lemont must get a vehicle sticker and have it displayed on their vehicle by July 1.
By Janice Hoppe, jhoppe@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 01:31 PM CDT
The Carol Stream Rotary Club is looking for families to get involved with the exchange student program.
By staff reports
Mon Jun 22, 2009, 04:09 PM CDT
A car crash in West Chicago closed down two lanes of traffic on eastbound Route 64 (North Avenue) for part of the afternoon Monday and seriously injured one person, according to police.
By Don Grigas, dgrigas@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jun 11, 2009, 01:04 PM CDT
One of the first things Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley did Thursday, June 11, was to e-mail long-time friend Kirk Dillard to congratulate him on his plans to run for governor in 2010.
Tue Jun 09, 2009, 02:24 PM CDT
One out of every four motor vehicle crashes is the result of driver distractions ad inattentive driving, according to DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba.
By Don Grigas, dgrigas@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 08, 2009, 04:59 PM CDT
Robert A. Pawlak, 19, a former Hinsdale South High School student, died after plunging seven stories to his death in an Ames, Iowa apartment elevator shaft last weekend.
By Don Grigas, dgrigas@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jun 03, 2009, 10:50 PM CDT
Cameron Chana’s smile could brighten the day of those around him. His volunteer work brightened the lives of those less fortunate than himself, a local educator recalled recently.
By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 09:53 AM CDT
Since the ousting of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been leading the charge for major ethics reforms in Illinois.
By Staff reports
Thu May 28, 2009, 02:10 PM CDT
A bill that would legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes passed in the Illinois Senate Wednesday by a narrow margin.