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“There’s No Scenario or Amount of Money That Would Bring me Back.”
Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears pro bowl linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL today on Twitter. He entered the league as an immediate star, racking up eight sacks as the 2000 Defensive … [Read more...]
DuPage County Bill allowing to create stormwater utility fee passes State Senate
By Ed McMenamin, MySubyrbanLife.com A bill approved Thursday by the Illinois Senate gives DuPage and Peoria counties authority to enact stormwater utilities fees. A possible fee would fund stormwater … [Read more...]
Elmhurst teacher Joe Schram retires in style
Reported by Mari Grigaliunas, MySuburbanLife.com Dozens of IC Catholic Prep alumni lined the front walk of their alma mater, laughing and hugging while keeping an eye on Cottage Hill Drive. After … [Read more...]
WHEATON
Wheaton Academy Students Make Semifinals in Shoe Design Contest
By: Anna Schier Source: My Suburban Life The saying goes that you don’t know someone until you’ve
Wheaton Fire and Police host blood drive Friday
By: Suburban Life Media The Wheaton Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a blood drive at the
St. Francis Makes Renewed Push for DuPage Land
By: Robert Sanchez Source: Daily Herald Following years of failed attempts to acquire land for a
ELMHURST
Elmhurst police raise money for Special Olympics
By Suburban Life Media Source My Suburban Life Don't be surprised to see Elmhurst police at Dunkin'
DuPage County Bill allowing to create stormwater utility fee passes State Senate
By Ed McMenamin, MySubyrbanLife.com A bill approved Thursday by the Illinois Senate gives DuPage and
Elmhurst teacher Joe Schram retires in style
Reported by Mari Grigaliunas, MySuburbanLife.com Dozens of IC Catholic Prep alumni lined the front
OAK PARK
Police seek public’s help in busting air conditioner thieves
By Gregory Pratt Source Chicago Tribune Tinley Park police are requesting the public's help in
Flood helps unearth treasure in Oak Park
By Paige Fumo Fox Source Chicago Tribune While floods can wipe out family treasures, they sometimes
Oak Park teacher receives Golden Apple
By Michelle Manchir Source Chicago Tribune John Paulett leads almost all of his classes at Fenwick
CHICAGO SPORTS
“There’s No Scenario or Amount of Money That Would Bring me Back.”
Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears pro bowl linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL today
Blackhawks Strike First, Take Game 1 Against Red Wings
By: Tracey Myers Source: Comcast Faster skating, dictating the tempo more, firing a plethora of shots
Depleted Bulls Simply Run Out of Gas, Down 3-1 in Series
By: David Haugh Source: Tribune By tipoff of the Bulls' 88-65 blowout loss to the Heat on Monday
DUPAGE COUNTY
Project Getting Started Along DuPage River
By: Hank Beckman Source: Sun Times Area residents got a chance to hear about improvements to the
New DuPage Forest Preserve Director Unlikely Before September
By Robert Sanchez Source Daily Herald It's been almost a year since Brent Manning stepped down
Quinn: No new casinos without pension reform
By Rick Pearson Source Chicago Tribune Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday put a finer point on a notion he's
1530 WCKG NEWS
Experience VALEO With The Pinker
AM 1530 WCKG's Geoff Pinkus visits VALEO Chicago,located at 151 West Adams is Chicago's premier wellness
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? WCKG Explores New Suburban Studios
By ALLISON HORNE - msleditorial@shawmedia.com Don’t touch that dial, folks, because there’s
ROSEMONT
Empowered Grandma Makes 6 figures blogging
We just witnessed a granny accept a check for over $100,000 from blogging. Looks like those who say
Hazing scandals, Maine West coach fired
Reported by Madhu Krishnamurth, Daily Herald The Maine Township High School District 207 school board
Maine West hazing allegations to be reviewed by State’s attorney
Reported by Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has ordered
DAN PATRICK SHOW
“There’s No Scenario or Amount of Money That Would Bring me Back.”
Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears pro bowl linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL today
Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts on the future of Wrigley
Tom Ricketts, the owner of the Chicago Cubs joined the Dan Patrick Show today to discuss the current
Richard Deitsch talks about the rules for reporting at the NFL Draft
Every football fan will be glued to their televisions this Thursday night for the NFL draft. Every
HINSDALE
Hinsdale reconsiders tree ordinance
By Annemarie Mannion Source Chicago Tribune Hinsdale's new tree ordinance may be revamped after
Darien, Hinsdale South Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Winners
By: Darren McRoy Source: Darien Patch The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced
New Board Seated in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181
Source: The Doings Hinsdale Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 swore in three new board
DOWNERS GROVE
Top vote-getters sworn in despite legal glitch
By Dawn Rhodes Source Chicago Tribune Mary Ellen Young, Danielle Dittus and Paula Bowling took
Frustration grows with construction company on residential lot in Downers Grove
By Ed Mcmenamin Source My Suburban Life Despite years of code violations and complaints, residents
Downers Grove Village Council to discuss ‘Long-Range Plan’ at Tuesday meeting
By Suburban Life Media Source My Suburban Life The Downers Grove Village Council will have the
ROSEMONT
Empowered Grandma Makes 6 figures blogging
We just witnessed a granny accept a check for over $100,000 from blogging. Looks like those who say
Hazing scandals, Maine West coach fired
Reported by Madhu Krishnamurth, Daily Herald The Maine Township High School District 207 school board
Maine West hazing allegations to be reviewed by State’s attorney
Reported by Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has ordered
Dan Patrick Returns to Chicago Radio
Dan Patrick Returns to Chicago Radio NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media
COOK COUNTY
Lake, Cook Counties Top State’s Endangered Species List
By: Jamie Sotonoff Source: Daily Herald You probably haven't noticed many Snowy Egrets or tufts of
Cook County Jail Reports Lice And Scabies Outbreak
By: Robert Herriman Source: Global Dispatch Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has ordered isolation
Cost of Common Health Care Tests Vary Widely in Cook County
By: John Ness and Dante Chinni Source: Northbrook Patch On average, the costs of common health care
KANE COUNTY
Kane County State’s Attorney Puts Diversion Information up Front
By: Harry Hitzeman Source: Daily Herald Kane County prosecutors want to make sure first-time offenders
How Kane County Flood Victims Can Get Property Tax Breaks
By: James Fuller Source: Daily Herald Kane County residents who experienced significant flood damage
Aurora Police find missing 12-year-old
Reported by the Daily Herald A 12-year-old Aurora girl that went missing Thursday has been found,
ADDISON
Chicago-area dogs comfort tornado victims
By Naomi Nix Source Chicago Tribune Money, personnel and supplies have poured into Oklahoma from
Rosemont, other Chicago suburbs ready to play ball with Cubs if team moves
By Ted Gregory Source Chicago Tribune Among those in the audience Wednesday morning when Cubs Chairman
Naperville man gets 15 years for shooting
Reported by Josh Stockinger, Daily Herald A Naperville man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in












