Marie Wilson
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6 dogs, 4 people safe after Long Grove farmhouse fireApr 06, 2013 9:45 am - Six dogs were saved out of the basement of a burning farmhouse in Long Grove after four residents also escaped unharmed, authorities said Saturday. A fire at an older, t...
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Hindu festival brings ‘cloud of color’ to NapervilleApr 06, 2013 8:52 am - A “cloud of color” descended on downtown Naperville Saturday, bringing bright hues to the suburban landscape as the Simply Vedic Cultural Society hosted its annual celeb...
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Reading, running combine in Metea programApr 06, 2013 8:00 am - Running and reading are coming together for students at Metea Valley as the Aurora high school embarks on a schoolwide reading program featuring the book “Running the Ed...
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Why former Villa Park chief was forced outApr 04, 2013 6:00 pm - John Heidelmeier's tenure as Villa Park police chief ended after less than two years because of questions about his communication and management style, according to rece...
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Aurora set to go greener with more community gardensApr 04, 2013 5:30 am - A few vacant lots in Aurora should be getting greener this summer when they're turned into community gardens. The city council gave preliminary approval Tuesday night t...
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Dist. 94 approves contract for support staffApr 03, 2013 8:10 am - Compromises on salaries, health insurance and retirement stipends ended 13 months of negotiations and led to approval this week of a three-year contract between West Chi...
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Roadwork in store for East New York Street in AuroraApr 02, 2013 9:42 am - East New York Street in Aurora will be undergoing a $6 million to $7 million reconstruction this year, and more changes may be in store for the east-west road that runs ...
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Lombard disability services agency strives for normalcy after crashMar 27, 2013 10:37 am - One moment on the roads last April made a lasting impact on a Lombard social services agency that provides day programming for adults with developmental disabilities. T...
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Site proposed for new District 53 school draws oppositionMar 27, 2013 10:30 am - Second of two parts When Butler Elementary District 53 began developing plans for a new school, finding an appropriate site was one of the biggest challenges. A school b...
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Villa Park church uses maze to tell Easter storyMar 25, 2013 11:00 am - Think kids and Easter and a variety of traditions come to mind — egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, baked hams at family dinners — but probably not mazes. That's part of the ...