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4 Safest And Richest Places To Live In Illinois, Says New Study
The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities To Live in 2024. Guess what? Four suburban Chicago villages just made it onto a list of the 30 "safest and richest" places to live in the U.S. for 2024. Yep, Illinois strikes again, proving that we’re not just the land of deep-dish pizza, blizzards, and a questionable governor track record. We’ve got some fancy, crime-free spots too.
Employees worry about what Stateville Prison closing will mean for their jobs
CREST HILL, Ill. (CBS) -- The State of Illinois has started moving inmates out of Stateville Correctional Center—which is set to close over concerns about poor living conditions there.But plans to demolish the prison and build a new one at the existing Crest Hill location now have some prison workers worried for their future.The union representing most of the prison workers says it wants answers as to whether or not its members will have jobs once a new facility is built—and what will happen when all the inmates are gone at the end of next month.The battle cry from the...
This Illinois Haunted House is Located Inside a Real Prison
Haunted houses pop up every year around the Halloween season to serve up some scares. The whole point of a haunted house is for visitors to experience the thrill of a good scare. I was reading an interesting article about haunted houses from the Smithsonian, and while different kinds of haunted houses have been around since the early 1800s, haunted houses really gained popularity when Disney introduced the Haunted Mansion in 1969.
Developer proposes annexing 970 acres into St. Charles for residential development, and opposition is mounting
A developer is proposing to annex 970 acres in what is currently rural La Fox, an unincorporated community in Kane County, into the city of St. Charles to build a residential development with over 2,000 homes. St. Charles is set to hold a review of the proposed concept plan at a Plan Commission meeting on Sept. 4, but no official vote will be taken at that meeting. Instead, the meeting will be ...
Last Fling makes top 100 list | Naperville native in Paralympics | Public transit’s future discussed
Naperville’s Last Fling lands on top 100 list of Labor Day celebrations in US. Naperville’s Last Fling has been named among the top 100 Labor Day celebrations in the country, according to online photo-focused site Mixbook. It landed at No. 57 on their list, and was one of...
Developer wants to bring 2,000 homes to St. Charles
A plan for more than 2,000 homes west of St. Charles could convert largely rustic corn and soybean fields into suburban subdivisions. Pulte Home Co. LLC has filed a concept plan with the city of St. Charles to annex and construct residences and retail space as part of a 970-acre Charles Farm project.
Illinois city designates first-ever building as historic, and it’s a family-owned furniture store
The fourth largest city in Illinois just designated a family-owned furniture store as its first-ever historic landmark. Established as a business in 1861, Beidelman Furniture is the oldest business of any kind in DuPage County and likely the oldest furniture business in all of Illinois. The company is named after Oliver Beidelman, who in 1928 built the three-story red brick building the store still operates in today.
50th Canine Frisbee World Championship Soars into Naperville with Global Participation
This Labor Day weekend, dogs and their humans will be catching more than just a break from work at the 50th anniversary of the canine frisbee world championship in Naperville. The event, officially named the Ashley Whippet Invitational, will take place on September 4 and 5 at the Nike Sports Complex. As reported by the Daily Herald, spectators can enjoy the festivities from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days, free of charge, as reported by Daily Herald.
Things to do around Naperville Labor Day Weekend: August 30 – September 2
Remember! Some street closures to downtown Naperville during annual Last Fling and Jaycees Labor Day Parade will be in place Friday through Monday. According to the City, street closures have been added to Google maps and Waze in an effort to help drivers navigate better. Friday. Brats at Kreger’s /...
The sun sets on summer with Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling
The city is bidding farewell to summer with its long-standing tradition, the Naperville Jaycee’s annual Last Fling. The four-day fundraising event hosted along Jackson Ave in downtown Naperville kicked off Friday afternoon. “We come together, we have a big party at the end of the summer, and we have...
Green Rose Harwood Heights to host grand opening
Green Rose is scheduled to host a grand opening festivities for its Harwood Heights location. The grand opening is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Green Rose Harwood Heights, located at 4660 North Harlem Ave., officially opened Aug. 10, 2024. The celebration begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony...
Winfield’s St John Cemetery Walk Friday Coming This Fall
Save the Date! On Friday, October 11th, join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early years of the Village of Winfield. Lanterns and luminaries will be lighting the path through Winfield’s only and one of the oldest cemeteries in DuPage County.
Attend the New Forest Park Branch Opening Celebration!
Written by Joe Armstrong, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library. The new Forest Park Branch Library will open on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you’re invited to celebrate with us at the Opening Celebration, opens a new window!. The new building at 660 Northland Blvd....
Legal Notice: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release Of Funds
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 27, 2024 City of West Chicago 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 630-293-2200 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of West Chicago REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 16, 2024 the City of West Chicago will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Community Project Funding funds under GRANT AGREEMENT NO. B-23-CP-IL-0533 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, to undertake a project known as Community Park Project for the purpose of creating a state-of-the-art recreational park that engages all members of the West Chicago community to include amenities such as therapeutic playground, walking paths, a monarch butterfly garden, a community gathering space for festivals, multi-use paths and associated parking on a site (former Kerr-McGee site) comprising of fourteen parcels at or near 301 Ann St, West Chicago, IL 60185. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of West Chicago has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 and may be examined or copied weekday’s 8 A.M to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of West Chicago office at 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185. All comments received by 4:00 PM on September 13, 2024, will be considered by the City of West Chicago prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of West Chicago certifies to HUD that Michael Guttman in his capacity as the City Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of West Chicago to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of West Chicago certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of West Chicago; (b) the City of West Chicago has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Chicago Field Office, Donald. G Kathan, Director, Community Planning and Development at: CPDRROFCHI@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Michael Guttman, City Administrator Note: The fifteen or eighteen-day public comment periods are the minimum time periods required by regulation prior to submission of a Request for Release of Funds and Certification (form HUD-7015.15) to HUD/State. The Responsible Entity may choose to allow a longer comment period. 24 CFR Part 58 requires, at Section 58.46, “Time delays for exceptional circumstances,” a 30-day comments period for controversial or unique projects or those similar to projects normally requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The fifteen-day objection period is a statutory requirement. The objection period follows the submission date specified in the Notice or the actual date of receipt by HUD/State, whichever is later.
Illuminate Festival Returns to Naperville
Illuminate Festivals will be hosting their unique brand of arts and wellness festivals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 29 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville. The event will feature vetted intuitive readers, crystals, essential oils, original art, energy healing including reiki, crystal jewelry, luxurious spa products, handmade gifts, free workshops and more.
Legal Notice: Wayne Township Public Hearing Regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Wayne Township, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the request for two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fundings which are to be submitted to the DuPage Community Development Commission for Flood Drainage Improvements and Parks/Recreational Facility Improvements. The projects for which funding is being requested are: Wayne Township – Up to $600,000 for the improvement of the Wayne Township Pond on the south end of the Wayne Township property. Up to $300,000 for the clearing and enhancement of the park located on the southwest area of the Township grounds. Persons interested in commenting on the above projects may do so in person at the public hearing. Comments on the above activities may also be submitted in writing to Wayne Township, Attn: Supervisor Randy Ramey, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. September 5th, 2024.
Daywatch: Frisbee dog world championship returns to Naperville
Good morning, Chicago. Aug. 5, 1974. It was the seventh-inning stretch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Alex Stein knew this was his chance. He ran out to his car and grabbed his whippet, Ashley, who was waiting patiently inside. Together, they hurried to the stands. Leash in hand, Stein waited until the timing was just right. Then — go time. He launched a frisbee towards the field. Ashley ...
The 6 Best Comedy Clubs To Get Your Laugh On In Illinois
A great night out for dates, hanging with friends, or spending time with family is going to a comedy show, and here are the six best clubs in Illinois. One of my favorite things to do on a night out is going to see live shows. There's nothing like going to see one of your favorite comedians perform in an old-school comedy club. It's definitely a one-of-a-kind experience.
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