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Gasoline leak into sewers causes Willowbrook explosions, house fires
By Katlyn Smith
Oct 20, 2017 11:02 PM - A petroleum gas leak is suspected of triggering a Friday morning explosion in the laundry area of a Willowbrook condominium complex that sent one woman to the hospital and sparking at least three separate house fires and numerous smaller explosions that may have injured a second person, authorities said.
Chicago Sinfonietta presents Regresar/Revisit
Natalia Dagenhart
Oct 20, 2017 4:55 PM - Chicago Sinfonietta presents Regresar/Revisit -- by Natalia Dagenhart "As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well used brings happy death," said famous multitalented Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci. The combination of the words 'happy' and 'death' might sound strange for many of us, but not for the Chicago Sinfonietta. This unique orchestra celebrates Dia de los Muertos every year, and this year it prepared a nice concert program called Regresar/Revisit to honor the dead. It will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville and at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 6 at Symphony Center in Chicago.
Appeals court upholds murder sentence for Westmont man
By Justin Kmitch
Oct 18, 2017 4:31 PM - Illinois' Second District Appellate Court has affirmed a jury's 2015 first-degree murder conviction of William Clifford III of Westmont for the slaying of his 63-year-old father, William Clifford, Jr.
New tax credit available for DuPage Teachers
rtandon
Oct 18, 2017 4:48 PM - VILLA PARK- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is urging DuPage County teachers to take advantage of a new tax credit in Illinois for public school teachers and administrators who use personal funds to purchase school supplies for their students. "Educating our children is a noble profession," Cullerton said. "Our state should serve as a partner and honor the investments our educators have made in the future of Illinois. This tax credit will help lessen the burden for teachers who work endlessly to ensure our children receive the best education possible."
Newcomers & Neighbors Announce Fall Coffee Nov. 10
Hinsdale Newcomers
Oct 18, 2017 4:53 PM - Newcomers & Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area recently announced plans for its Fall Coffee. Open to the public, the informal coffee meet and greet will be held Friday, November 10 from 9 until 11 a.m. at Kohler Signature Store, 775 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge. Reservations are required. Please contact Meredith Lannert at (630) 974-9497 to reserve your spot today "If you have been looking for fun new ways to meet people in the area, Newcomers & Neighbors is a great way to make connections," said Janet Roxworthy, co-president of the group. "Whether you are new to town or a long-time resident, Newcomers & Neighbors is a club that creates opportunities to get together with people who have similar interests by providing socials, activities, clubs and sports on a regular basis."
Join with family and friends to feed hungry kids this holiday season
Toni Antonetti
Oct 18, 2017 8:11 PM - At special holiday packing sessions held on Thanksgiving, the second and third Sundays before Christmas and the Saturday before Christmas, volunteers hand-assemble nourishing Feed My Starving Children MannaPack meals that are distributed to schools, clinics, orphanages and feeding programs in 70 countries.
n November 8th in Westmont: 'Financial Management in Retirement' Workshop
Matt Baron
Oct 18, 2017 4:55 PM - Being retired from work doesn't mean you are retired from managing your money. In fact, taking a proactive approach in wisely stewarding your funds is a vital step toward maximizing your enjoyment of this special period in your life. That is a key message of "Financial Management in Retirement," a free hour-long workshop led by retirement planning expert Greg Kurinec on Wednesday, November 8th at the Westmont Park District's Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St.
New Miss Northern Suburbs and Miss Lake County Selected
Kristen Hadap
Oct 19, 2017 12:02 PM - On October 14, 2017, Isabelle Hanson, a 21-year-old from Glen Ellyn, was chosen as the new Miss Northern Suburbs and Sheridan Hurtig, a 18-year old from Mundelein was chosen as the new Miss Lake County.
Sen. Michael E. Sen. Michael E. Hastings champions measure to help protect survivors of domestic violence
rtandon
Oct 19, 2017 12:02 PM - During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, State Senator Michael E. Hastings reminds residents that domestic violence is a daily issue that affects many Illinoisans.
Serve City Volleyball hosting high school club tryouts Oct. 22, 30
Jeff Smith
Oct 18, 2017 9:02 AM - Serve City Volleyball is hosting girls club tryouts for its high school teams in the Wheaton, West Dundee/Elgin and Des Plaines areas. Serve City's first tryout is Sunday, October 22 at its Wheaton, West Dundee and Des Plaines practice locations. Makeup tryouts will then take place on October 30 and November 2 in Wheaton. Tryouts in Des Plaines will run from 9 to 11 a.m. on October 22 at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Serve City is offering 13-and-under, 14-and-under and 16-and-under teams at Oakton.

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