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Thirteen cited for underage drinking in Bartlett

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 21:03

Bartlett police cited 13 teenagers and young adults for underage drinking early Sunday after responding to a report of a loud party at a village residence.

West Suburban IONS takes science discussion to new frontiers

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:22

It's hard to imagine that standing on the moon looking back at Earth and out at the cosmos wouldn't have a profound impact on the few men who've been fortunate enough to have that view of the universe.

Pankau, Ramey split over gambling

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:29

In the already heated battle for DuPage County's 23rd District, Republican state senate candidates Sen.

Ramey leads fundraising in race for 23rd Senate seat

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 23:21

Republican candidates in the 23rd State Senate District primary have received campaign contributions from relatives, unions, horse racing organizations and even the political action committee of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois.

District 87 forum brings to light dangers of drinking, drugs Updated...

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 08:42

Doug Petit has been talking to parents and teens about underage drinking since 2005, when his son Jonathan attended a party, and days later was found drowned in a Carol Stream retention pond.

Man sentenced for killing mom over concert tickets

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:59

A man will spend 40 years in jail for killing his mother over Avril Lavigne concert tickets.

A special connection: Parenting for special needs can be a roller coaster

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 07:55

Editor's note: Suburban Parent editors are proud to introduce a new column that will be written for parents of children with special needs.

Grieving parents share stories, insight on alcohol, drugs

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 03:50

The Glenbard Parent Series often packs school auditoriums, such as this Aug. 24 event when author Dr.

Police Report 4 DUI Arrests in Wheaton

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 13:09

Police arrested a Schaumburg woman for driving under the influence of alcohol Sunday, Jan.

Kim Mikus 'Fun trio' makes cookbook a part of Wauconda company culture

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 23:30

Liz Molli, Karen Niziolek and Kim Becker, the 'Fun Trio' at MBX Systems, make up a group tasked with keeping the culture of their business.

Carol Stream man gets 40 years for '08 slaying of mother

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 19:11

Robert Lyons was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for the 2008 slaying of his mother in their Carol Stream condominium.

Man who killed mom: 'I didn't stop until she was dead'

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 00:39

"I stabbed her. I hit her with a cognac bottle. I poured chemicals on her," Lyons said.

Kadner: A 27-foot wide median eyed for LaGrange Road

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 23:33

A 27-foot-wide landscaped median will be the most conspicuous design element in the widening of LaGrange Road between 131st and 179th streets in Orland Park.

Carol Stream man faces child porn charges

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 19:15

Michael T. Hackett, 26, of the 100 block of Pebble Creek Trail, was arrested Wednesday and faces two felony charges for possession of child pornography following an investigation by Carol Stream police and the Illinois attorney general's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

NIU to reopen Cole Hall, site of 2008 shootings

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 04:24

The building where a gunman opened fire on students in a Northern Illinois University lecture hall, killing five people, hasn't been used since that day four years ago.

On Facebook, GOP candidate says he prays for gays 'to repent'

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 00:14

Don Castella, the Republican candidate for the 30th Senate District seat now held by incumbent Democrat Terry Link, made the comment on his personal page Sunday morning.

Chuck Goudie Beware the ides of January in primary season

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 13:00

It isn't often that two members of the Illinois General Assembly can directly save individual taxpayers a few bucks so quickly or easily.

Carol Stream says goodbye to Aldrin Center

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 04:36

News clippings were part of displays, showing the history of the Aldrin Community Center at Armstrong Park in Carol Stream.. Several rooms were set up with displays comemorate each decade, such as this 1980's room, showing the history of the Aldrin Community Center at Armstrong Park in Carol Stream, during a 'thanks for the memories' event, Sunday.

DuPage GOP chair's DUI stop caught on tape

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 04:53

The I-Team has obtained police dashboard video taken during the DUI arrest of a prominent Illinois Republican leader and state representative who is currently running for state Senate.

First big snow falls - and schools cancel activities

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 00:49

Reyes, who works at the Mobil gas station on Eola Road and New York Street in Aurora, trotted gleefully around the parking lot with his salt bucket in hand.

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