Gas station in Darien razed for grocery store parking
A gas station that city officials called a "community eyesore" was razed this month near Cass Avenue and Plainfield Road in Darien. The gas station – which had no name...
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Loss of grants hurt parks projects
Westmont Park District Director Ron Gunterhas gone from "extremely thrilled" to much more somber as the $2.4 million state grant targeted for a new art and recreation center at Ty...
Westmont asks for half-percent sales tax
Westmont voters will be asked on April 7 whether to implement a 0.5 percent sales tax to fund stormwater projects. "I am hoping that it will pass," said Westmont Mayor...
Schools try a third time for renovation money
Westmont District 201 has had two bites at the apple in seeking funds to renovate schools, but is hoping the third time is the charm. Voters will be asked on...
Rotary Club expands program to feed Darien school children
A program that helps schoolchildren in Darien receive food on the weekends has expanded this year to include more kids. In 2013, the Rotary Club of Darien began providing 100...
Fire damages gun range in Lombard
A fire caused significant damage at a gun range in Lombard on Friday morning, according to a Fire Department official. About 9:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze in one...
Woodridge set to break ground on $18 million athletic center
After years of planning, a groundbreaking ceremony will take place this month to kick off the construction of a new $18 million athletic recreation center in Woodridge, according to park...
Westmont official to head state parks association
A long-time commissioner with the Westmont Park District has been elected chairperson of a statewide park association. Diane Main, who was first elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts...
Task force studies senior needs in Woodridge
A new task force will create an action plan to address the aging population in Woodridge. Tustees voted at a recent meeting to form the seven- to 10-member Age Friendly...
Plainfield teacher charged with sexually assaulting student, officials say
Bail was set at $600,000 on Friday for a science teacher who has been accused of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old female student at Plainfield Central High School, according...