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Memorial Day weekend is here. Normally, this is the time of year when community and municipal pools open, however, COVID-19 restrictions are still in place which means a later than usual opening. It's likely that many people will be enjoying private pools, and the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) wants residents to pool safely this summer. "With so many people working from home right now, it's important to be focused on those enjoying the water, especially children,"...
Let the games begin. Seven of our local breweries and bottle shop want you to sign up to be a part of their Suburban Beer Hunt happening now. Skeleton Key Brewery (Woodridge) along with Alter Brewing Company (Downers Grove), Black Horizon Brewing Company (Willowbrook), Miskatonic Brewing Company (Darien), Pollyanna Brewing Company (Lemont), Whiskey Hill Brewing Company (Westmont), and Orange and Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room (Downers Grove) came up with a new and exciting way...
One of the DuPage County Sheriff's Office's longest serving K-9 deputies turned in her badge Friday afternoon for a retirement life of belly rubs and uninterrupted sunbathing in the back yard. Bella the bloodhound, who has been involved in finding hundreds of missing people and countless suspects over the past 11 and a half years since she joined us from Midwest K-9 Emergency Response Team in Lee, IL, stopped by the office one last time Friday. "I'd like to thank Deputy Bella...
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) values creativity, curiosity, community and collaboration. During the temporary closure, which has been extended through April 30, the DCM team is finding new ways to deliver on its vision and mission. As childhood development experts, DCM’s staff members know that creative play mitigates stress and promotes overall health. Music, movement and laughter are great stress busters. Focused learning is important too. DCM Early Learning Specialist Alix...
On Sunday, April 5, news was released that lions and tigers at the Bronx Zoo started showing respiratory signs, including a cough. The animals had been exposed to a zoo employee who worked closely with the cats and tested positive. Only one of the cats, a tiger named Nadia, was tested due to the logistics of getting a sample from a large, dangerous cat, and she was positive for COVID-19. This story joins previous reports of a cat in Belgium and 2 dogs in China who tested...
On Wednesday, March 25, District 99 donated a variety of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) supplies to Good Samaritan Hospital. The supplies were taken from reserves of the custodial and science departments at Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School. “We realized that everyday items in our reserves would be valuable on the front line, and reached out to our local partner Good Samaritan Hospital to arrange to donate the items,” said Dr. Hank Thiele...
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove announces that it has canceled the 2020 Rotary GroveFest. The annual event, which draws thousands of people and has raised money for various organizations in the community, was planned to run June 25 through June 28, 2020 in Downtown Downers Grove. "We are heartbroken to cancel the Rotary GroveFest this year, as it's something we and everyone in our community look forward to all year long," said Joe Kenny,...
RESTAURANTS (CUISINE) Amber Café (Contemporary American) CLOSED Temporarily B. Restaurant (American) CLOSED Temporarily Baisi Thai (Thai) OPEN, Take-out & Delivery (630-324-6753) 11AM - 9PM Big Suchir (Indian Grocery) OPEN, Grocery shopping only Bishop's Famous Chili (Chili) CLOSED Temporarily Bohemian Crystal Restaurant (Bohemian) OPEN, Take-out, 11AM - 7PM Brewed Awakening Coffee House (Coffee/Pastries) OPEN, Curbside & Take-out, 7AM - Noon, 7 days a week Cafe De Jeanola (American) OPEN, Carry-out & Delivery, M-F 8:30...
The Village of Woodridge has scheduled a Specially Called Meeting of the Village Board on Friday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at village hall. The purpose of the meeting is to take action related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and other necessary action items. This specially called meeting is being held while the Woodridge Village Hall is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting can be live-streamed from the Village agenda portal: http://woodridgevillageil.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx Any member of the public who...
A statement from the DuPage County Health Department with the latest COVID-19 information is below. We will contact you when more information becomes available. "As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all residents and staff at the long-term care facility in Willowbrook have been tested for COVID-19. We can confirm a total of 46 people, 33 residents and 13 staff, have tested positive for COVID-19. The staff of the DuPage County Health Department continues to work closely with our partners from the Illinois Department of Public...
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Tuesday that all court-ordered evictions will be delayed for 30 days, effective immediately. The move came after Sheriff Mendrick learned of a resident who was being evicted from her apartment Monday. The woman said was prepared to go to a shelter for the evening but was turned away by several who told her they are not taking any new clients to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus. “Halting all evictions for 30 days is the most humane thing to do as we continue to navigate t...
Everyone is talking about coronavirus (COVID-19) right now, and for good reason. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a pandemic, and while 80% of cases are mild and individuals under 50 have a low mortality rate (0.2%), the mortality rate begins to rise for individuals over 50 and is very significant for those over 80. "Concerns about coronavirus are absolutely warranted, and it's essential that we pay attention and follow the Centers for Disease Control...
In an effort to protect the general public, staff, as well as inmates at the DuPage County Correctional Center from the current COVID 19 pandemic, Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a series of changes implemented in both the correctional center and the DuPage County Courthouse for the next 60 days. We are also asking those who do not need to come to our office to please eliminate any nonessential visits to our office. Effective immediately, all non-mandatory staff, civilians and volunteers are prohibited from entering the...
In anticipation of guidance we expect to receive from the Health Department, and out of an abundance of caution, as of today, Thursday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m., District 58 will cancel all gatherings that include visitors who are not our students and staff. For today, Thursday, March 12, the following activities are CANCELED for outside visitors: The Fairmount School musical scheduled for today at 2 p.m. The Herrick Middle School Center Stage musical scheduled for tonight at...
Dear Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Community, The health and safety of our students is our top priority, so we want to share with you information that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has published for schools throughout the state regarding coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. As you may be aware, Illinois and Cook County health officials confirmed a coronavirus case in suburban Cook County over the weekend. However, the IDPH continues to state that...
Recipients of the Air Force Combat Action Medal could be recognized on Illinois license plates under newly filed legislation. Senate Bill 2518 creates the Air Force Combat Action Medal license plate and allows the Secretary of State to issue them to eligible drivers. The new plate would join numerous others created to recognize military service and awards, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Navy Service Cross, among others. The existing Combat Action Badge plate is offered for Army recipients of that medal, which...
On Saturday Feb. 29 a group of 26 members of Boundary Hill Estates meet to discuss the proposed plans by the Village of Woodridge to annex and rezone a 10-acre site on the south side of 75th Street and just east of Rt. 53 that currently contains single family homes. IN a release, the group states that, "a developer has submitted plans to build a three story, 130-unit retirement complex on the site. This four-plus acre building footprint will be the size of three football fields and 51-feet tall within a single family home...
Ron Wilke has been in policing for 27 years, now, his hard work has paid off even more. Lisle Mayor Chris Pecak announced that Wilke, who is a 24-year employee of the Lisle Police Department, has been appointed to the new Chief of Police. "Ron offers a high level of professionalism, experience and leadership skills that will enable him to excel as Lisle's next Chief of Police," Pecak said. "He has been part of the fabric of our community and shown an authentic commitment to en...
Henry D. Lange (DOB 05/09/65), of the 4700 block of Winchester Avenue in Lisle, was arrested on February 19 after committing a string of criminal offenses. Shortly after 5 p.m., a Lisle Police Officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle in the 5900 block of Route 53. While speaking with Henry Lange about the vehicle, it was determined that the Pontiac G6 was in fact stolen from Lockport within the past week. Lange attempted to drive away from the scene, and the officer...
From 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Downers Grove South High School cafeteria, the District 99 Education Foundation will host its seventh annual Pizza Wars fundraiser event. "Every year for the last seven years we bring together a variety of pizzerias from the local community," said Pizza Wars Sponsor Chair Maura Bates. At last year's event, the winners were Best Crust- Lou Malnati's; Best Sauce- Papa's Pizza Place; and Best Overall – Tortorice's Pizza. "We're r...
Workshop and Public Comments: Village Board To Discuss Potential New Tax Revenues The Village is accepting public comment, both in person and via e-mail, related to a proposed ordinance change regarding an increase to revenue sources via the possible addition of a quarter percent (0.25 percent) sales tax, resulting in total sales tax rate of eight percent (8.0 percent); a one percent (1.0 percent) food and beverage tax; and/or a packaged liquor tax. The opportunity to speak in person will be on Thursday, February 20 during a...
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is pleased to announce that child cyber crime expert Detective Rich Wistocki will return to District 58 to provide a parent education seminar, called "Cyber Safety for Children," on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Herrick Middle School. No RSVP is required to attend this meeting; just show up. Controlling and monitoring your child's cell phone and home computers Detective Wistocki has previously presented to District 58...
On Thursday, January 30, Westmont High School was announced as the winner of the DuFour Award, which is a national award that is presented to the school with the best professional learning community (PLC) model. The PLC model embraces the concept of community inclusion in education, thus giving students the best opportunity to learn. Thousands of schools across the country were eligible for the award, but Westmont was chosen as the National Champion. The two other finalists...
Currently, an investigation is underway for a robbery that took place at 7:42 p.m. Jan. 23 at the T-Mobile store in Woodridge at 1001 75th street. The armed robbery that consisted of a man who was said to be in his 20s has been under investigation for the last couple weeks. "When he first walked in, we were just in the back room getting some inventory out," said a store manager who did not want to be identified. "We heard the door ring to see who it was, and by the time we cam...
A new restaurant and bar has been opened in the Downers Grove area this year for those that enjoy all types of Asian food. Wasabi Restaurant and Bar celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan.30. The ceremony was held at the location, which is 5130 Main St., and the ceremony was attended by Downers Grove Mayor Bob Barnett who also stuck around the restaurant to try the food for himself. "It covers pretty much all Asian foods and most of what other Asian...