DuPage County Ranked the Healthiest County in Illinois

DuPage County has been ranked the healthiest county to live in Illinois, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. The rankings, put out each year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, took into account both health outcomes and health factors, with DuPage coming in first… Read more »

Marmion Academy Monk Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Former Student

The Aurora Police Department arrested a Marmion Abbey monk, who is charged with sexually abusing a former student of Marmion Academy in Aurora. Joseph J. Charron, 66, was taken into custody Wednesday morning after he surrendered to the police without incident, according to a press release by the Aurora Police Department. Judge Julia Yetter later… Read more »

Potential Appointment Challenged | Schlotzsky’s Opening | New Downtown Sandbox

Potential Appointment Challenged An online petition is challenging the potential appointment of Shannon Adcock to the Special Events and Cultural Amenities Commission (SECA). According to the Chicago Tribune, Mayor Steve Chirico interviewed Adcock as a possible candidate for the open slot. The petition on Change.org claims that Adcock’s role as the founder of Awake Illinois… Read more »

Potential Appointment Challenged | Schlotzsky’s Opening | New Downtown Sandbox

Potential Appointment Challenged An online petition is challenging the potential appointment of Shannon Adcock to the Special Events and Cultural Amenities Commission (SECA). According to the Chicago Tribune, Mayor Steve Chirico interviewed Adcock as a possible candidate for the open slot. The petition on Change.org claims that Adcock’s role as the founder of Awake Illinois… Read more »

ADA-Accessible Kayak, Canoe Launch Installed At Blackwell Forest Preserve

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has installed an ADA-accessible kayak and canoe launch at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Ceremony Celebrates Opening The district unveiled the addition at a ceremony on Saturday. The new launch is the first permanent one of its kind within the district. “We’re thrilled to provide… Read more »

Bomb Threat | PappaRoti Opens in Naperville | ADA Boat Launch

Waubonsie Valley Bomb Threat Yesterday morning, the Aurora Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat at Waubonsie Valley High School. The officers determined the safest course of action while investigating the alleged threat was for students to remain in classrooms in a “secure and teach” status. Following investigation by the Aurora Police and DuPage… Read more »

Bomb Threat | PappaRoti Opens in Naperville | ADA Boat Launch

Waubonsie Valley Bomb Threat Yesterday morning, the Aurora Police Department responded to a reported bomb threat at Waubonsie Valley High School. The officers determined the safest course of action while investigating the alleged threat was for students to remain in classrooms in a “secure and teach” status. Following investigation by the Aurora Police and DuPage… Read more »

Three Naperville-Area High Schools Move Up In U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News and World Report has put out its annual “Best High Schools” rankings, with several Naperville area schools moving up in the list this year. Neuqua Valley High School had the highest showing among the Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 contenders. Statewide Rankings For statewide rankings, three Naperville-area public… Read more »