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Forest Preserve sites host solar eclipse viewing parties on April 8
If you want to find a nice spot outdoors to watch the April 8 solar eclipse, the Forest Preserve District is offering three viewing parties. Solar-bration: Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties are scheduled for 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Crete Township, Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access in Mokena and Whalon Lake in Naperville.
Man accused of firing shots at park in Kendall County
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said a man from Michigan accused of firing shots at Saw Wee Kee Park between Oswego and Yorkville on Sunday was likely shooting at a piece of clothing on the ground. Gangyi Cao, 19, of Birmingham, Michigan, was charged on Monday with two felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with ...
Oak Park considers ways to increase housing affordability, diversity
Oak Park can begin addressing its problems with housing diversity and affordability by starting with three broad steps, village staff members reviewing the issues suggested last week. Those steps are allowing for additional multifamily housing in Oak Park’s business districts, addressing housing and parking holistically, and updating the inclusionary housing...
Man breaks into Westmont home, swipes credit cards, then takes off in homeowner's car: Prosecutors
Bryce Fleming, 23, was ordered held in the DuPage County Jail until his trial on residential burglary and car theft charges. According to prosecutors, he broke into a home on West Naperville Road near Cass Avenue late Monday night.
Armed suspects target unlocked cars in Prospect Heights, police warn residents
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. - Prospect Heights residents are being urged to be vigilant after two armed suspects gained entry into a resident's garage early Sunday morning. The Prospect Heights Police Department issued a PSA on Facebook after two individuals managed to enter a resident's garage on March 24 at around 4 a.m.
Suburb will tolerate shaggy lawns for much of the spring, for ecology's sake
For the second straight year, Lombard is encouraging residents to participate in its “No Mow ‘til Mother’s Day.” The green initiative helps support the local ecology, the habitats of pollinators and area wildlife.
‘Completely devastated’: Oak Point University abruptly closing
CHICAGO — Oak Point University announced internally Wednesday its closing at end of the semester in three weeks — leaving employees without a job and students confused and upset. Students and faculty were sent an email from President Dr. Theresa Scanlan Wednesday afternoon which began by saying, “It is with a heavy heart that I […]
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