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Government lawsuit alleges air pollution violations at Sterigenics
Oct 31, 2018 9:05 AM - Attorney General Lisa Madigan and DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin filed suit Tuesday against Sterigenics U.S. LLC, alleging air pollution violations due to the release of the toxic chemical ethylene oxide, or EtO, at its Willowbrook plant. In addition to filing suit, Madigan and Berlin called on lawmakers to address the public health impacts from use of the chemical. -
Willowbrook man headed to prison for 2017 fatal hit and run
Oct 30, 2018 2:30 PM - A Willowbrook man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a fatal hit-and-run crash on the night of May 17, 2017, that killed a Westmont man and injured four others. -
GOP incumbent facing Democratic challenger in DuPage forest preserve race
Oct 29, 2018 3:35 PM - In the race for a District 3 seat on the board overseeing the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Republican incumbent Linda Painter is hoping to defeat Democratic challenger Irfan M. Ibrahim on Nov. 6. -
Accusations fly as residents near Sterigenics fear chemical exposure
Oct 26, 2018 6:25 PM - As emotional residents described fears about cancer at a hearing Friday, questions remain about emissions from the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook The controversy is resonating in the gubernatorial election. -
Willowbrook man charged in 2002 murder free to get driver's license
Oct 19, 2018 4:24 PM - A former Willowbrook man recently granted a new trial on charges of murdering a two-year-old boy he was caring for in 2002 took another step toward a normal life Friday. When Randy Liebich posted his $30,000 bail last month, Judge John Kinsella limited his movements to work, religious services, medical care, attorney meetings and court dates. Friday, Kinsella granted him permission to get a state ID and driver's license. -
District 3 board candidates discuss DuPage's financal challenges
Oct 19, 2018 5:40 AM - The three candidates vying for two District 3 seats on the DuPage County Board have differing ideas on what should be done to balance future budgets and hold the line on property taxes. -
Missing Hinsdale South student found safeOct 11, 2018 4:21 PM - A Hinsdale South High School student, missing since Oct. 1, has been found safe, the DuPage County sheriff's office said Thursday.
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DuPage sheriff searching for missing Hinsdale South student
Oct 10, 2018 8:25 AM - The DuPage County sheriff is asking for help with the search for a missing teen from the Willowbrook area. Breanna Irizarry, 15, has been missing since 8 a.m. Oct. 1. -
Rauner seeks shutdown of Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook after downplaying cancer risks
Oct 3, 2018 9:15 AM - Gov. Bruce Rauner is now calling for the shutdown of a Willowbrook plant suspected of emitting chemically polluted fumes that could elevate the risk of cancer.
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Man jailed 16 years in toddler's death released after posting bail
Sep 24, 2018 9:24 PM - Randy Liebich got his first taste of freedom since 2002 when he was released from prison at 7:12 p.m. Monday after posting bail. He was accused of murdering 2-year-old Steven Quinn Jr. in Willowbrook, but a judge ruled days ago that Liebich was denied a fair trial.
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