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Long-awaited Eola Road/I-88 interchange opens

The decade-long wait is over for motorists wanting an Eola Road interchange at I-88 in Aurora. Aurora, Naperville, DuPage County and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority officials Friday morning celebrated the completion of the once-stalled project.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 5:52 PM

Naperville removes belongings of longtime 'protester'

Naperville police removed Scott Huber's belongings from a downtown parking garage Thursday night. On Friday morning, Huber was at the police station to retrieve them, still vowing to fight a new city ordinance designed, at least in part, to keep him from living on the streets.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 4:34 PM

DuPage candidate kicked off ballot

Only one of the six DuPage County candidates who had their nominating paperwork challenged was kicked off the ballot after hearings before the county's electoral board Friday.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 3:11 PM

Feds: Westmont man shot nude Andrews video in Ohio

Federal investigators say an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews shot film at an unspecified hotel in Columbus as well as at the Nashville Marriott in Tennessee.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:30 PM

Director Bruce Ebner discusses 'Oliver!'

I am excited about directing "Oliver!," a popular show with beautiful and familiar music, but on a personal level, it is really more about the honor my peers have given me by trusting me with this responsibility.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Wheaton Drama to present musical 'Oliver!'

Wheaton Drama Inc. is presenting "Oliver!" - the musical version of the Charles Dickens classic "Oliver Twist" - with memorable song-and-dance numbers and a large cast that adds new meaning to the phrase family entertainment.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Warrenville battery suspect pleads guilty

A 23-year-old Warrenville man who was charged with felony counts of aggravated battery following a fight last December pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Thursday and received two years probation and 180 days in jail.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Naperville tells Quinn no to income tax increase

Naperville's business community on Thursday had a chance to voice its concerns about jobs, taxes and the economy directly to Gov. Pat Quinn.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Jury to determine fitness of Lisle man accused in stabbing

A Lisle man accused of stabbing a stranger will have his mental fitness determined by a jury. While it's not uncommon for defense attorneys to seek rulings to determine whether their clients understand the charges they're facing and if they can properly help defend themselves.

Full Story updated 11/19/2009 4:04 PM

Aurora baby sitter guilty of child sex assault

A 63-year-old Aurora man faces up to 37 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child he was baby sitting. A Kane County jury late Tuesday convicted Jerald E. Spring on one count of predatory criminal sexual assault and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Full Story published 11/19/2009 12:41 PM

Man pleads not guilty to dealing crack in Aurora

A Chicago has pleaded not guilty to charges he sold drugs to undercover officers in the Western suburbs. Michael A. Mattix, 46, of the 1900 block of North Sayre Avenue, was arraigned Wednesday in front of Kane County Judge Thomas E. Mueller, who set his next court date for Dec. 11.

Full Story published 11/19/2009 1:08 PM

Roselle man who killed wife in crash back behind bars

A Roselle man who received probation nearly two years ago for killing his wife in a drunken-driving accident was back behind bars Thursday.

Full Story updated 11/19/2009 6:11 PM

State of Roselle address tackles budget woes

Roselle's budget woes were at the heart of Village President Gayle Smolinski's annual State of the Village address this week.

Full Story published 11/19/2009 5:03 PM

Naperville school expected to reopen Monday after fire

Naperville's Scott Elementary School is expected to reopen Monday after cleaning crews complete their work in the wake of a fire Friday morning that damaged part of the building.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 4:52 PM

Aurora lays off eight more city employees

Eight more city employees were laid off Friday in Aurora as officials continue trying to offset major revenue declines and balance their proposed 2010 budget.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 4:16 PM

Naperville considering property tax increase

Naperville is proposing a 2-cent increase in its property tax rate, but city council members say it's unlikely to become a reality.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 2:45 PM

One-act plays takes stage at North Central

The setting: the library. It's stuffy and quiet as North Central College students frantically scan text books, trying to import as much knowledge into their brains as possible before finals next week.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Church benefit to help families in need

A Winfield church is trying to help area families struggling to pay medical expenses by sponsoring a chili supper and auction benefit this weekend.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Curtain rising on 'The Nutcracker' in Downers Grove

Even before people carve a turkey in thanks, the Sugar Plum fairy will be dancing across the stage in Downers Grove.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

West Chicago asking for help with holiday tree

West Chicago is coming up a little short on decorations for its 25-foot holiday tree. So, taking a cue from Chicago radio personality John Williams and his "People's Tree," the city is asking its residents to donate unbreakable ornaments

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

DuPage County briefs

Warrenville poet Bakul Banergee will be featured at a reading from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Nov. 29, at the Brewed Awakening, 19 W. Quincy, Westmont. Freelance writer Beth Stass also will be featured at the reading.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Report: 70 percent of Metra bridges need upgrades

Seventy percent of Metra bridges and 42 percent of CTA bridges are past their "useful life," according to a preliminary report presented to the RTA board Thursday.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Users flood, crash new state hospital ranking site

Patients can compare rankings of Illinois hospitals for a wide range of performance and cost measurements on a new Web site that debuted Thursday.

Full Story updated 11/19/2009 7:20 PM

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