With a popular fundraiser on hiatus due to permit issues, some Westmont organizers are scrambling for other options.

The Westmont Special Events Corporation is looking for volunteers who would like to help out with the upcoming Taste of Westmont.
 

Residents who live or own a business in Lemont must get a vehicle sticker and have it displayed on their vehicle by July 1.

Illinois’ unemployment rate hit 10.1 percent in May, the highest in 20 years. And to combat this, the Woodridge Community Pantry is offering a program to prepare people for the job search.

The Westmont Historical Society is holding a unique bingo event on July 4 to raise money for the Westmont Park District’s Gregg House Museum.

Westmont police are looking for some suspects who allegedly stole two luxury cars from two dealerships in Westmont earlier this month.

The Westmont Park District will travel back in time this Friday, June 26, with a sock hop dance and a drive-in movie to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Officials are hoping temporary traffic restrictions around Ty Warmer Park will make it easier for thousands of people coming in for the Fourth of July festival and fireworks.

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.

The Chicago Prostate Cancer is hosting a free men’s health talk entitled “Live Life Dry” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the center, 815 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont.

The case involving missing Downers Grove man David Hernandez has moved from a civil case alleging his involvement in a Ponzi scheme to a criminal charge and warrant for his arrest.

Downers Grove and Westmont police reports

John C. Herzog, former Bolingbrook Lions club president and founder of the annual Bolingbrook BEEP Baseball Bash, gave more to others than he received over the years, friends and family said.

Westmont has approved an agreement with four other municipalities as part of a fire department network to improve radio response and save money.

Woodridge resident Chris Gerardi recently launched his own office of Home Helpers.
Home Helpers has 500 offices nationwide and provides home-care assistance to the elderly, and other people who need living assistance. His office was launched on June 1, and Gerardi is currently operating from his home, but plans to move into an office space in the future.