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Walking is 102 year old’s passion
At the Oak Brook Park District, you’re almost guaranteed to meet a member of the Truedson family; Tom, a park commissioner, brother Conrad, a runner, or their 102-year-old father Ray. Ray Truedson and son Conrad, 58, walk the indoor track five days a week and …
Air traffic quadruples at DuPage Airport during NATO
Increased air traffic diverted as a result of temporary flight restrictions over Chicago during the NATO conference last week quadrupled the usual volume at DuPage Airport, a general aviation facility which is home to many corporate flight departments and government operations. “The volume of traffic …
One killed, four injured in Tri-State crash Tuesday
A crash Tuesday on the Tri-State Tollway involving five vehicles left one person dead and several injured during the early morning rush near Oak Brook. At 7:59 a.m., the Oak Brook Fire Department received a call about the accident, which had taken place on northbound …
1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend
About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through Chicago’s two airports this Memorial Day weekend, city aviation officials say.
Chicago Sun-Times owner Wrapports buys the Reader
The owners of the Chicago Sun-Times said Wednesday that they have acquired the Chicago Reader, bringing an enduring part of the alternative press under the same corporate umbrella as daily and weekly papers that span the Chicago region.
First cases of 2012 West Nile reported in the area
The West Nile virus has been detected in birds and mosquitoes in several western suburbs for the first time this year, state health officials announced Tuesday. The virus was found in towns including Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Norridge.
Oak Brook to seek investigator to study Sheahan pension
A proposed investigation will attempt to find out how two former Oak Brook employees left the village with a $750,000 unfunded pension liability.
Former Oak Brook Police Chief Tom Sheahan, appointed in 2005, used a piece of 2007 legislation proposed by then State Rep. Robert …
Craig, Sheahan, Sky Bar re-file lawsuit
After having their initial lawsuit dismissed, a group comprised of former village president John Craig, former police chief Tom Sheahan and former Sky Bar owner Iwona Burnat have re-filed their lawsuit against Oak Brook and several employees. The lawsuit was filed May 14 in the …
Man killed in four-car crash on Tri-State Tollway
A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash on the Tri-State Tollway near west suburban Oak Brook Tuesday morning.
Study says Chicago traffic congestion actually got better
Drivers in the Chicago area were stuck in traffic an average of 36 hours in 2011, 12 fewer than the 48 wasted in traffic in 2010, according to INRIX, a company that studies traffic patterns.
District 86 approves building bids
Among other action Monday night, the Hinsdale District 86 School Board: Accepted a bid package totaling $297,000 from Bennett & Brosseau for roofing and sheet metal work at Hinsdale Central and South high schools this summer. Accepted a bid package totaling $644,000 from Anning Johnson …
Purple Heart vet honored by York Township
With Memorial Day approaching, the honoree of the York Township Senior Center’s latest “Remember When” display takes on a greater meaning.
Purple Heart veteran and Wheaton resident Louis E. Celli, 89, visits the senior center every Monday and Wednesday for lunch. His dedication and service …
Oak Brook Police Blotter for May 22
The following incidents were listed among the reports of the Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Oak Brook THEFT Simone Y. Rayford, …
Analysis shows Butler District 53 strengths, weaknesses
Though they are aware it is one of the state’s top school districts, the Butler District 53 School Board wanted to know how they compare to their peers. And so, the district has sought the help of Clayton Graham of Advantage Analytics, LLC to crunch …
Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills Memorial Day activities planned
Hinsdale’s annual Memorial Day procession is scheduled for 10 am. Monday, kicking off at First and Garfield streets. The procession, which includes the Hinsdale Central band and several youth organizations, is scheduled to last about 30 minutes and conclude at Memorial Hall, 19 E. Chicago …
