West Chicago News

After she and her classmates gathered 2,445 pounds of used clothing in one month to be recycled, St.

DuPage County officials have been given another opportunity to consider a proposed Islamic prayer center near West Chicago.

Here are some of the top stories from Patch's West Chicago region last week: GENEVA- SWEET! Genevan Finds $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket in His Cookie Jar -Winning ticket stashed away for more than three months.

Most of the traffic stops in Batavia for the past couple weeks have had to do with no valid driver's license or driving with a suspended or revoked license, but there were a few arrests that involve additional charges.

The procession into the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet, where five men are ordained to the Order of Priesthood by The Most Rev.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 DUI, Speeding Fernando Munoz, 21, of the 800 block of Brentwood Drive, West Chicago, was charged at 4:30 a.m. with DUI, speeding and driving an uninsured motor vehicle at Roosevelt Road and Parkside.

He also received a warning for a traffic signal violation. • Andrew Nicholas Grunewald, 22, of the 2900 block of Culver Lane, West Chicago, was charged Saturday, May 4, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

A new teachers contract has been approved in Benjamin Elementary District 25 that ties salary increases to the rate of inflation.

The Board of Directors of INX International Ink Co. have approved the appointments of three new Vice Presidents to the executive team.

The Joel Wiant House in West Chicago has been named one the state's 10 most endangered historic places by the preservationist group Landmarks Illinois.

Tom Lachowiez of Downers Grove leans against a 1942 Ford GPW as he talks with Steve Earl of Geneva left, during a fundraiser for Honor Flight Chicago Saturday at DuPage Airport.

Whether the goal is to learn how to brew the best pot of coffee or enjoy some of the rarest, most expensive coffees from around the globe, on May 4 DuPage County will be the place to be for coffee lovers of all kinds as CoffeeCON 2013 celebrates all things coffee.

A list of the state's "Ten Most Endangered Historic Places" was announced at a news conference on Tuesday in Springfield.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 DUI, Marijuana Police charged Cody L. Costello, 22, of the 2400 block of Wydown Lane, Aurora, with driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

From DuPage County: The DuPage Veterans Foundation will host the second annual Honor Flight Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, to raise money to pay for a flight of World War II veterans to travel to Washington, DC.

West Chicago, IL: May 1, 2013 - Foodies around the country have discovered the fresh fruity flavors of the Mexican treat known as paletas, milk or fruit-based ice pops.

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

A memorial visitation for Stephanie Pickett , a Warrenville resident and Wheaton Warrenville South High School student will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the DuPage Memorial Chapel , 951 W. Washington St., West Chicago.

Charles, was arrested Wednesday, April 24, on a warrant for failing to appear in court.

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