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2 hurt after SUV jumps median, hits semi

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 17:35

Two people were injured in a crash late Thursday on the Reagan tollway after their SUV jumped a median and slammed into a semi heading in the opposite direction near Sugar Grove, state police said.

Grand opening to spotlight Washington Park upgrades

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 21:42

Members of the Downers Grove park board met last week to discuss the grand opening plan for Washington Park, a two-year renovation initiative that was designed for improving storm water detention management that has also resulted in many improved amenities for the park.

Petitions available to run for mayor, Village Council

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 17:38

Downers Grove residents who want to run for the office of mayor or commissioner in the April 5 consolidated election must file their statements of candidacy and nominating petitions between Nov.

Woman charged with stealing from youth football group

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 13:28

A Downers Grove woman has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $100,000 from the Downers Grove Panthers youth football organization.

ABS Helps To Significantly Lower Cost At Downers Grove

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 08:19

Reducing energy cost and taking care of the environment are a focus at the Downers Grove Sanitary District.

MacNeil Automotive expanding, opening new headquarters

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 22:49

MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd. -- a company that's taken extraordinary steps to emphasize its "made in North America" pedigree -- is expanding its manufacturing operations and relocating its headquarters.

Theft charges for DuPage football official

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 02:10

The former treasurer of a Downers Grove youth football league is accused of stealing $112,606, money raised by local parents and children to support the nonprofit group.

11 people injured in I-88 crash near Lisle

Sun, 08/22/2010 - 06:34

A Geneva man was ticketed for causing a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on I-88 in Lisle that resulted in 11 injuries, police said.

11 people injured in I-88 crash

Sun, 08/22/2010 - 02:24

Eleven people were injured -- two critically -- in a three-vehicle rollover crash Saturday afternoon on I-88 near the western suburb of Lisle.

High bond upheld for man in suicide crash

Sat, 08/21/2010 - 04:41

A Kane County judge Friday refused to lower the $500,000 bond for a man prosecutors say intentionally drove into oncoming traffic in an attempt to kill himself and injure others.

5 things to do

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 22:37

Schoenherr Art Gallery: Members of the Naperville Art League will display their original creations in a month-long exhibit called "Spontaneous." running through Aug.

DuPage schools to get more federal money

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 18:29

About $5.5 million in federal stimulus money is expected to hit several DuPage County school districts for the purposes of recalling and hiring more teachers, according to Congressman Bill Foster's office.

Chama Gaucha a Brazilian trip in the suburbs

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 14:19

Some 5,220 miles lie between Chicago and Sao Paulo, but local diners can narrow the distance considerably by programming their GPS devices to Chama Gaucha in Downers Grove, where they can enjoy a traditional Brazilian steakhouse experience.

Stanley CSS Acquires Chicago-Based Security Company

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 06:32

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc. has purchased Lansing, Ill.-based Pyramid Alarm Inc., a premier security company with expertise in installing, servicing, inspecting, maintaining and monitoring intrusion alarms, fire alarms, and access control and video surveillance systems.

Bond Denied for Accused Killer of Wife

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 02:14

A west suburban veteran accused of fatally stabbing his wife and unborn child before leading authorities on a 10-week nationwide manhunt was ordered held without bond on Wednesday.

One injured when car strikes tree in Roselle

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 17:00

One person was injured and flown to an area hospital after a car collided with a tree at the corner of Lake and Garden drives near Roselle early Wednesday.

80-Year-Old Man Intentionally Crashed SUV: Police

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 00:30

An 80-year-old west suburban man has been charged with intentionally crashing his SUV head-on into a car 10 days ago, leaving himself and one other person hospitalized.

More...

Sun, 08/15/2010 - 11:48

Canada's David Veilleux scored another big victory for his team claiming the 100km US Pro Criterium Championships, Glencoe Grand Prix, on Saturday over Bernie Sulzberger Fly V Australia in second with Alessandro Bazzana Fly V Australia in 3rd.

Rock on

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 07:20

Shanahan's Food and Spirits in Downers Grove has a full lineup of entertainment in August.

UPDATE 1-DeVry Q4 beats Wall Street on higher enrolments

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 03:15

For-profit education provider DeVry Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly results, as enrolments rose at its DeVry university and online courses.

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