DuPage County briefs
Judge rules on evidence
A judge ruled Wednesday prosecutors may only use one of three taped interviews police had with an Addison man in which they said he incriminated himself in the stabbing murders of his mother and a prostitute. Gary Schuning, 26, may face the death penalty if convicted of the Feb. 26, 2006, double homicide. DuPage Circuit Judge John Kinsella found a Feb. 27 audio interview is admissible at trial, but he suppressed two later interviews, one of which was on video, after agreeing with the defense that police questioned Schuning after he asked for counsel. The trial begins March 24.
Pantry names new directors
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry in Naperville has announced the appointment of two area residents to its board of directors to serve three-year terms. Douglas A. Stanley of Warrenville is director of Global Facilities Services for Tellabs. Gary Pradel is vice president of the First National Bank of Naperville, president of the Arthur Ray Foundation and co-founder of the Naperville Independent Film Festival.
Champ comes to Elmhurst
Shannon Miller, two-time Olympic gold medalist, will be speaking to Immaculate Conception High School students next week. Miller will meet with students Tuesday, Jan. 27, to talk about leadership, teamwork and goal setting. She is the most decorated American gymnast in history, having won a total of 16 Olympic and World Championship medals. Miller is in Chicago to promote the Tyson's American Cup - an international gymnastic event - at the Sears Center on Feb. 21, which is hosted by USA Gymnastics and Chicago 2016 Olympic committee.
Car accident delays train
Train traffic on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Line was delayed for about 45 minutes Wednesday due to a vehicle blocking the tracks. A 74-year-old Naperville resident was exiting a car wash at 1628 North Aurora Road at 11:49 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle, according to police Cmdr. Dave Hoffman. The car struck a sign, went through a culvert and came to rest on the center rail of the tracks. Train traffic was stopped while the vehicle was removed and resumed at about 12:33 p.m. The car sustained minor front end damage. There were no injuries and no citations issued.
Budget available for viewing
The proposed annual budget and appropriation ordinance for Glen Ellyn Park District for this fiscal year is available for inspection at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn, and the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. For details, call the park district at (630) 858-2462.
Posting political signs
After receiving several calls about the placement of political signs, Lombard officials remind residents that local ordinances prohibit placing campaign signs within public rights-of-way. Political signs are only permitted on private property with the owner's consent. For details, call the community development department at (630) 620-5749.