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Wheaton Man Charged With Child Porn a Sexual Predator, Registry Shows
The 49-year-old Wheaton man charged last week with 15 counts of aggravated possession of child pornography has been a registered sexual predator in Illinois since 2005, according to the Illinois sex offender website .
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Developer Seeks to Bring New Gas Station, Mini-Mart to Glen Ellyn
The DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, May 23 will conduct a public hearing to review a proposal to build an auto service station including a mini-mart, car wash and outdoor dining at 22W030 Butterfield Rd.
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Mickey Straub Sworn In, Then Criticized for 'Win-at-All-Costs' Politics
A packed Burr Ridge Village Hall boardroom watched as Mickey Straub was sworn in Monday night, and while many of those in attendance applauded the new mayor, a couple of residents had harsh words during the public comment session that followed.
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Two charged in South Elgin heroin overdose death
Two people are charged with delivering a fatal dose of heroin to a 24-year-old South Elgin woman last month.
Suburban mayors steel themselves for own pension crisis
As lawmakers work toward an end-of-May deadline to approve a state budget and deal with $100 billion in pension debt, DuPage County officials lobbied in Springfield Wednesday for legislative attention to their own retirement and budgeting issues.
Controlled Substance Possession: Police Blotter
Adam P. Roser, 28, of the 5100 block of Lincoln Avenue, Lisle, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
DuPage carjacker/nuclear engineer gets 40 years
If a nuclear engineer and carjacker who is believed to have fled the country is found by authorities, he will have a prison cell waiting for him.
Taxes to Elmhurst Unit District 205 Are in the Mail
While Elmhurst residents are getting ready to pay the first portion of their DuPage County tax bills, Elmhurst Unit District 205 School Board officials now know how much money they will receive from the county once the checks have been written.
DuPage's FEMA Flood Disaster Center Opened in Lisle; Assistance Available
The following is a press release from DuPage County : DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin urges residents affected by the recent flood to apply for federal assistance to help alleviate expenses incurred in the recovery process from the April storms.
Bill to Allow Additional County Cutbacks Passes General Assembly
The Illinois House of Representatives Wednesday passed legislation that will allow DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin authority to reduce the size of local government.
What's the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in DuPage County?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.
Suit: University Baseball Coach Promised Pro Career For Sex Tapes
The DuPage County mug shot of Spiro Lempesis from a 1990 arrest. Lempesis was accused of running a sports book operation.
Inmate Convicted Of Trying To Hire Hitman To Kill Judge, Prosecutor
An inmate was found guilty Tuesday of trying to hire a "hitman" to kill the judge and prosecutor who put him behind bars in 2010.
Borizov found guilty in slayings of three in Darien
Defendant Johnny Borizov listens Tuesday as DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney Joe Ruggiero gives the state's rebuttal to defense's closing arguments at Borizov's trial at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton.
Cross, Reboletti Push for Stricter DUI Law Following Drunk Limo Driver at OEHS Prom
Following an incident in which a drunk limo driver drove 23 Oswego East High School students to prom, House Republican Leader Tom Cross and state Rep.
Suspect on the Run, Possible Public Urination: Police Blotter
SUNDAY, MAY 5 The Storage Shed: Suspect's Hideout? A suspect might have used a couple's wooden storage shed as a hideout spot while police were looking for him, according to a report.
Mailbox Blown Up, DUI, No School Spirit, Overdose: Police Blotter
Friday, May 10 Theft Michael William Handlon, 32, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Oregon Avenue, police said.
Aggravated DUI, Leaving an Accident: Police Blotter
Said E. Garcia, 24, of the 700 block of West 65th Street, Westmont, was charged with the following: Aggravated DUI Driving while license revoked Leaving the scene of an accident Garcia was arrested at 3:56 a.m. May 5 at Kingston Avenue and Rolling Drive after a Lisle police office conducted a traffic stop.
Man charged with abusing Villa Park girl
A Joliet man faces charges for having inappropriate sexual contact with a 13-year-old Villa Park girl, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.