Westmont News

An accused burglar confronted with evidence that he broke into at least one home allegedly spilled his guts to police about 10 other burglaries he committed, even driving around with police to show them the locations.

A woman was injured after a shooting incident between her and police early Friday afternoon in west suburban Westmont, police said.

A shocking story from Westmont on Friday afternoon, with local police and a 45-year-old woman involved in a gunfight in the backyard of a family residence.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale will be full of our four-legged friends.

Refresh your home and garden for the summer with two bargain-filled sales this weekend in Darien.A A Caring Place Humane Society , a Westmont-based animal rescue organization, will be holding its annual garage sale Friday and Saturday at 217 Holly Ave.

The Westmont Landlord Association is hosting its quarterly Landlord meeting at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave, on June 2nd, 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Landlords, Tenants, Residential Property Owners, and the public are invited.

NEWS ALERT for Burr Ridge train/bus commuters: Metra will operate on a special schedule on Friday, May 25.

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"You can sample and decide-do you prefer canned or bottled beer?" Admission is $5. 2. Skies will be sunny Tuesday and the high will reach 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service .

Wheaton police reported the following license arrests: Police arrested a 31-year-old West Chicago man for driving on a suspended license Monday, May 14.

Officials discovered a narcotic pill in the backpack of a Downers Grove South student May 7, according to Downers Grove police .A Nicola Lostumbo, 18, of 507 61 st Street in Westmont, was stopped with two other students for leaving campus and coming back, according to police.

The following incidents and arrests were reported by the Downers Grove Police Department: Drug Investigation Nicola Lostumbo, 18, of 507 61 st Street in Westmont, was charged with one felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance after a "Schedule 2" type narcotic pill was found in his backpack at DGS on May 7. Lostumbo and two ... (more)

In 1956, Miller School was built.A It was named in honor of Superintendent C.E. Miller, who had earlier served as first president of the Library Board.

Sammie Schmidt was just a fourth-grade girl mesmerized by the 'princesses' onstage when she first saw the Salt Creek Ballet's production of 'The Sleeping Beauty.' After hours and hours of training, a strict academic schedule and countless, delicate plies, the Hinsdale 18-year-old now will get the chance to dance in the classic when the ... (more)

To honor our Chicagoland veterans and enlisted personnel, the Westmont Auto Mile is sponsoring a free cruise drawing for the men and women who serve our country.

At first glance, the Fountain O Silver looks like an arcade gaming machine but look again.

Nestled between gas pumps at a Westmont BP, the black, red and yellow machine accepts quarters only from customers like Tyler Skerett who are willing to play a game of chance.

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Many of the Tuskegee pilots served in the 332nd Fighter Group and were known for the red tails painted on planes.

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