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‘Empty does not mean unloved’: Is piece of DuPage’s farming past in jeopardy?
More than a year ago, the Oak Cottage farmhouse near Naperville landed on a list of the state’s most endangered historic places. The white clapboard house seems like a pleasant hideaway in the shade of its namesake trees. Oak Cottage has stood empty for decades within the Greene Valley Forest Preserve.
Glendale Heights police officer accused of using village-issued credit card to pay for gas in personal vehicle
WHEATON, Ill. — A Glendale Heights police officer has been charged with theft after he allegedly used a village-issued credit card to pay for gas in his personal vehicle, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. DCSAO officials said 37-year-old Mark Garcia turned himself into authorities Friday night after he was indicted on three […]
Former Glendale Heights police officer used village-issued credit card for personal use: prosecutors
CHICAGO - A former Glendale Heights police officer was charged after allegedly using a village-issued credit card for personal use. Mark Garcia, 37, was indicted by a DuPage County Grand Jury on Thursday and turned himself in on Friday. According to the indictment, Garcia used a WEX Fuel gasoline card...
Cooling Centers Available Upon Request
Heat and humidity can be a deadly combination, for those looking to stay out of the heat, there are a variety of cooling sites located throughout DuPage County at local libraries, park districts and community centers. The Bensenville Emergency Management Agency has implemented a two level system to assist in...
Former Glendale Heights cop charged with misusing village-issued credit card: prosecutors
A now former Glendale Heights police officer has been charged with official misconduct for allegedly misusing a village-issued credit card, prosecutors said. On June 13, a DuPage County grand jury indicted Mark Garcia, 37, on three counts of official misconduct and two counts of theft, according to a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office news release.
Mom accused of using young daughters to steal more than 200 items from JC Penney
A mom enlisted the help of her two young children to steal more than 200 items from the JC Penney department store at Yorktown Mall in Lombard, according to the DuPage County state's attorney. Ritka Jain, 36, of Naperville, was charged with two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed nearly a year after DuPage County mass shooting
The fiancee of a man who was shot to death last year in an unincorporated area near Willowbrook is suing two stores in the strip mall where the mass shooting happened. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed Thursday in DuPage County Circuit Court, lists Five Star Pantry and BCD Liquors as defendants. Both businesses are in the Somerset Plaza, near Route 83 and Honeysuckle Lane.
DuPage Foundation grants nearly $940,000 to 52 health and human services organizations
DuPage Foundation recently awarded $938,077 to 52 essential health and human services not-for-profit organizations across DuPage County through the spring cycle of its Community Impact grant program (formerly Community Needs grant program). A grant open house took place on Wednesday, June 5, at the foundation’s office in Downers Grove. Grant...
West Suburban Community Pantry’s golf outing tees off June 25
Registration continues for the West Suburban Community Pantry’s 11th annual charity golf outing on June 25 at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge. The event will support the pantry’s efforts to end hunger in DuPage and Will counties through onsite, mobile and virtual food pantries as well as supportive services to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and seniors in need.
Baseball: DuPage County All-Area team
Vince Aiello, Willowbrook, Sr. C; Jake Bonino, Willowbrook, So., OF; Nate Burden, Wheaton Academy, Sr., P; Tommy Burke, Glenbard South, Jr., P; Kyler Campbell, West Chicago, Sr., C/P; Jacob Christman, Glenbard North, Sr., IF; Joe Coffey, Benet Academy, Sr., IF; Ryan Colucci, Lake Park, Sr., IF; Aidan Conners, Hinsdale Central, Sr., IF/P; Rocco Damato, Westmont, Jr., C/IF; CJ Desmond, Glenbard West, Sr., P; Patrick Dillow, Wheaton North, Jr., P; Paul Feret, Neuqua Valley, Sr., OF; Joey Gainer, St. Francis, Jr., C; Brandon Heath, West Chicago, Sr., P/IF; Blake Heyer, Montini, So., P; Lucas Hicks, Westmont, Sr., OF/P; Jalen House, Downers Grove South, Sr., OF; Carter Johnson, Wheaton North, Jr., IF; James Kelley, Lake Park, Sr., P/IF/OF; Chris Ludwig, Glenbard East, Sr., IF/P; Owen Myket, Metea Valley, Sr., C/OF; Christian Pogorzelski, Glenbard South, Sr., P; Chase Reeder, Naperville Central, Jr., P/IF; Will Richards, Naperville North, Sr., IF; Brady Schallmoser, Downers Grove North, Jr., IF/OF; Luke Scherrman, WW South, Sr., P; Logan Swaney, St. Francis, Sr., P; Brett Vercruysse, Glenbard East, Sr., IF; Will Zalabak, Neuqua Valley, Sr. IF/P.
Juneteenth celebration | Seven awards for DuPage | New shot clock policy
Naperville Neighbors United hosts Juneteenth celebration this Saturday. Naperville Neighbors United will host a Juneteenth celebration at Rotary Hill, 440 Aurora Ave, this Saturday, June 15, from noon to 3 p.m. The event commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, noted as June 19, 1865, when enslaved people...
These Are The 10 Safest Places to Live in DuPage County
Buying a home isn’t just a contract to the property, it can be a lifelong commitment to the surrounding community, too. Feeling safe in a community is a major factor for families when it comes to choosing where to plant roots. Luckily, Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes a ranking of the safest places to live. See the rankings below to find out how towns in DuPage County stack up.
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