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Sales this weekend

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:23

Vintage purveyor Axis of Evelyn is getting rid of a whopping 80 percent of her inventory this weekend at a massive sale .

DuPage forest candidates share ideas on pension, pay reform

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:50

Four Republicans running for a seat on the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission say commissioner salaries and pensions must be reformed, but they differ on by exactly how much.

Your customers expect success. Give them some combinations they can count on.

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:19

Container gardening continues to be a bright spot in our industry. There is a movement away from the "throw-away decorator design" to designs that will last and give consumers value for their money - especially in today's economy.

New tenant for old Montgomery tavern?

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 21:02

In the span of six days the Montgomery Village Board has received two requests for liquor licenses from businesses seeking to locate in the former Mill Tavern and liquor store at Mill and North River streets in the villages' downtown.

GreenFields of Geneva retirement community ready to open its doors

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 23:59

GENEVA – Bob and Judie Knott won't have to travel far next month when they move into their new apartment at the GreenFields of Geneva retirement community.

Batavia Police: Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage, Retail Theft

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 16:45

Batavia police officers responded to the following incidents on Jan. 8 and 9. Here they are in chronological order: Jan.

DuPage cops take greater role in rail safety

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 04:28

Police officers Joe Menolascino of Lombard, William Lyons of Villa Park and Anthony Quarto of West Chicago are leaders in railroad safety among departments recognized for working to keep the public safe near train tracks.

Thousands greet procession returning Marine Capt. McHone to Crystal Lake

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:09

Onlookers wait for Marine Capt. Nathan R. McHone's procession to approach Crystal Lake South High School Friday January 27, 2012 in Crystal Lake.

Blotter: West Chicago Man Arrested for DUI

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 18:55

Michael C. Hayden, 50, 536 Medowview Dr., West Chicago, was arrested for drunken driving on Jan.

Recyclers line up to collect electronics banned from landfills

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 13:45

Two employees from Sims Recycling Solutions move old televisions which were dropped off during Saturday's recycling event outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office.

DuPage Forest Preserve candidates debate finances at forum

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 06:43

The Wheaton League of Women Voters hosted a two-hour forum at the Wheaton Park District for hopefuls in Districts 4 and 6, as well as for candidates running for seats on the DuPage County board.

Police Arrest Wheaton Man for Weapon Use, Others for License Violations

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:55

Police arrested a Chicago man for no valid driver's license Wednesday, Jan. 18. Darnell Ratcliff, 22, drove a black 2002 Ford Explorer near the intersection of Naperville and West Loop roads when police stopped him around 1:20 a.m. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

West Chicago teachers, administrators reach deal

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 23:18

After nearly 11 months of negotiations, teachers and administrators at West Chicago's Community High School agreed to a tentative contract.

Blotter Spotter: Crotch-Kicking and Under-Ringing

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:33

Security Guard Gets Late-Night Kicks DOWNERS GROVE, Jan. 14-A Joliet man was charged after allegedly kicking a security employee multiple times in the crotch at Rita's American Roadhouse on Butterfield Road around 2:30 a.m. The man wanted to get into Rita's to use the bathroom, but Rita's policy prohibits new people entering after 2 a.m. so he was ... (more)

Murder victim liked Walgreens job

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 08:29

Troy Cameron , Walgreen's greeter/security guard that was gunned down at the 300 W. Chicago Walgreens in Chicago .

Police report

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 03:33

These are incidents reported by the Naperville Police Department. Where charges have been filed, the reports include when and where the suspect was stopped or taken into custody and the nature of the charges.

West Chicago teacher contract talks resume

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 23:23

Face-to-face contract negotiations between teachers and administrators at West Chicago's Community High School are scheduled to resume Sunday afternoon, union and school board members said.

Probe continues into West Chicago man's death

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 19:34

West Chicago Elementary District 33 Superintendent Ed Leman says he must have walked right past the body of 22-year-old Miguel Quinones Tuesday on his way to West Chicago Middle School.

West Chicago man charged with assaulting girl, 9

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 19:34

A West Chicago man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, according to court records released Friday.

Man's body found near West Chicago school

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 21:38

The body of an adult man was found Tuesday morning along Bishop Street on the eastern edge of the West Chicago Middle School property, authorities said.

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