Donors receive $5 Target eGiftCard in appreciation Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed. How to […]
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Local Eagle Scout helps Ray Graham Association
Local Boy Scout, Patrick Quinlivan, is standing in front of 3 of the 4 raised flowerbeds he made for the people with developmental disabilities who use The Ray Graham Association located in Elmhurst. The Ray Graham Association of Elmhurst asked to expand their garden to assist those participants who attend […]
State unsure if Illinois will receive federal flooding help
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Illinois’ emergency managers say no one should expect help from the federal government once the flood waters in northern Illinois finally go down. It is still very much a question of if Illinois will get any federal flood help, not when. For many homeowners, federal help will […]
Illinois schools need at least 1,000 teachers
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Students across Illinois are ready to come back to school in a few weeks, but there may not be enough teachers in some areas to greet them. Emily Fox, the Illinois State Board of Education’s Division Administrator for Educator Effectiveness, said the state is about 1,000 teachers […]
Illinois ranked 3rd worst for breathable air
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK If your allergies are driving you crazy, it might be that you’re allergic to Illinois. The environmental advocacy group Natural Resource Defense Council listed Illinois as the third worst in the nation for amount of population living in counties with poor breathable air. Connecticut and Rhode Island […]
Former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from elderly customers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from three bank customers. Christine Lange, 47, of 7442 W. 56th Place, Summit, appeared in Bond Court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at […]
How medicine can break opioid addiction
The statistics on opioid addiction will break your heart. Every day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., with 52,404 lethal drug […]
Mid-Year Review shows continued strong economic indicators for DuPage County
County boasts lowest unemployment and industrial vacancy rates in the region Choose DuPage has released its 2017 Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report, showing continued success for business and industry in DuPage County during the first half of 2017. Maintaining the lowest unemployment rates in the region at just 3.3 percent, […]
York Township honors United States Army Veteran
Lloyd Couch served in the United States Army from March 26, 1954 until January 10, 1956. Couch’s time of service began in Camp Chaffee at Fort Smith, Arkansas with 8 weeks of basic training and 8 more weeks of field wire training (Combat Telephone Service). After his training was completed, […]
Rep. Bellock to retire at end of term in 2019
State Representative Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Illinois General Assembly in 2018. She will continue to focus on serving her constituents and continuing her work on improving access to quality health care for every Illinois family and strengthening the safety net for […]