Warm temperatures cause problems for winter activities
Even though winter has been warmer than average this season, officials from the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County decided the ice was safe enough to hold the annual Hard...
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Weekend closures, detours slated as part of O’Hare Western Access Project
Motorists will encounter numerous temporary overnight lane closures and detours this weekend on and near Interstate 290 at the interchange with Illinois Route 390, formerly known as the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway....
Woodridge, Westmont taking part in Cool DuPage environmental initiative
Woodridge and Westmont officials passed a resolution at each of their Feb. 4 board meetings supporting the Cool DuPage environmental initiative. The main goal of the county program is to...
Metra: Cause of Monday derailment unknown
The derailment of a Metra passenger train early Monday delayed the morning commute for thousands of passengers, but service returned to normal for the evening commute, an agency spokesman said....
Downers Grove officials to view plans for village hall, police station
An architectural firm will present conceptual plans to Downers Grove trustees this month with options for improving their aging village hall and police station. Mark Bushhouse, president/managing principal of Williams...
Aurora firm presents plans for DuPage Forest District’s St. James Farm
Dozens of people attended an open house at St. James Farm forest preserve to review design concepts for potential improvements of the riding arena. Cordogan Clark & Associates Inc. of...
Cicero man charged with shooting two neighbors during ambush
A 59-year-old Cicero man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two neighbors during an ambush on Monday, officials said. Edward Wiencek, of the 3800 block of 61st...
Bolingbrook worker injured when 3,000-pound coil falls on leg, police say
A 25-year-old man suffered a non-life-threatening injury after a 3,000-pound steel coil fell on his leg at a warehouse in Bolingbrook on Tuesday morning, police said. Bolingbrook police Lt. Carter...
New book by Downers Grove resident offers look at area’s natural gems
Scattered throughout the concrete jungle of the Chicago region are numerous wilderness sites, including prairies, wetlands, woodlands and even a natural canyon. Many people who live and work near these...
Cologne-soaked driver can’t avoid DUI charge in Riverside
A Melrose Park man with 20 prior traffic arrests poured cologne on his chest to mask the smell of alcohol emanating from him during a traffic stop early Wednesday in...