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Bond set at $1 million for Blue Island teen accused of armed robbery in Villa Park
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Acting Chief of Police Michael Lay announced on July 28 that a Blue Island teenager has been arrested and charged with robbing a Villa Park 7-11 store at gunpoint on July 20. The teenager allegedly stole Illinois Lottery scratch-off tickets and […]
Visioning Workshop to be held on Elmhurst Sub-Area Plans
The City of Elmhurst is excited to begin the process to update the Elmhurst Sub-area Plans, and is looking for input from residents, community stakeholders, businesses, property owners and other interested members of the community. An Open House Visioning Workshop will be held on August 29 from 7-9 p.m. at City […]
Former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from elderly customers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from three bank customers. Christine Lange, 47, of 7442 W. 56th Place, Summit, appeared in Bond Court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at […]
Cullerton connects businesses with local job candidates at 5th annual job fair
More than 100 local and regional employers are looking to hire DuPage County residents at Villa Park Democrat Tom Cullerton’s Fifth Annual Job Fair. Cullerton is working with a number of area chambers of commerce and the Illinois Department of Employment Security to make this year’s job fair his largest […]
IC Catholic Prep to host special fantasy football event
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football program will host a fantasy football training camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. The event will be led by ESPN analyst and former football player Bowen, who is […]
Health Department Promotes World Breastfeeding Week
The DuPage County Health Department will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, with the theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together,” to remind residents that breastfeeding is the normal and expected way to feed all babies, with numerous benefits to both babies and mothers. “An important goal to achieve optimal health in our […]
Rosemary A. Donovan, 89
Rosemary A. Donovan, nee Newell, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Daniel (Judy), Mary Lou Dunkovich, James (Kathy), Tom Donovan the late Carol Anne Coomans and Susan (Terry) Kane, dear grandmother of […]
John E. Tuzak, 26
Memorial Visitation Thursday John E. Tuzak, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 26. He was the dear son of Tom Jr. and Jean; brother of Renee; grandson of Lena (the late Thomas Sr.) Tuzak and the late Edward (Marcella) Duklewski; nephew of many aunts and uncles; cousin […]
DuPage County addresses mental illness in community, jail
The DuPage County Health Department and DuPage Health Coalition recently hosted a workshop to develop integrated strategies to effectively identify and respond to the needs of justice-involved adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Key administrators, staff, and advocates from mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice agencies participated […]
