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Dist. 87 looks at updating capital plan
By Christopher Placek - 01/31/11
Glenbard High School District 87 officials want to update a long-range capital plan that would address buildings and grounds needs at the district's four high schools. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/31/11
Glenbard High School District 87 officials want to update a long-range capital plan that would address buildings and grounds needs at the district's four high schools. FULL STORY
McHenry County Y files for bankruptcy
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
The YMCA of McHenry County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, but its doors are expected to remain open as it tries to sell its assets to the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
The YMCA of McHenry County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, but its doors are expected to remain open as it tries to sell its assets to the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. FULL STORY
High-speed chase on I-90 ends in Rockford
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
Two men were taken into police custody following a high-speed chase that started in Forest Park, continued through the Northwest suburbs and ended in Rockford Friday afternoon. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
Carol Stream students dance toward good health
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
Carol Stream School students got a lesson in good nutrition and exercise Friday afternoon at an event sponsored by Central DuPage Hospital. Students danced to tunes spun by B96 staff and won T-shirts if they ate fruit for lunch. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/28/11
Carol Stream Library looking at long-range plan
By Christopher Placek - 01/27/11
Carol Stream Public Library officials are considering hiring an outside consultant to assist with long-range planning.But the proposal faces resistance from some library board trustees who say such planning could be done in-house for less money. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/27/11
Carol Stream Public Library officials are considering hiring an outside consultant to assist with long-range planning.But the proposal faces resistance from some library board trustees who say such planning could be done in-house for less money. FULL STORY
No cell tower at Carol Stream library
By Christopher Placek - 01/26/11
A 90-foot cell phone tower won't be going up on Carol Stream Public Library property following resident concerns about health effects and aesthetics. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/26/11
A 90-foot cell phone tower won't be going up on Carol Stream Public Library property following resident concerns about health effects and aesthetics. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn park director search to stretch into spring
By Christopher Placek - 01/26/11
Two interim executive directors have been appointed in Glen Ellyn Park District while the board searches for a permanent boss. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/26/11
Two interim executive directors have been appointed in Glen Ellyn Park District while the board searches for a permanent boss. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn eases home sprinkler requirements
By Christopher Placek - 01/25/11
The Glen Ellyn village board Monday eased some recently adopted requirements for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in remodeled houses After months of discussion, trustees approved a revised ordinance they say increases the cost threshold... FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/25/11
The Glen Ellyn village board Monday eased some recently adopted requirements for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in remodeled houses After months of discussion, trustees approved a revised ordinance they say increases the cost threshold... FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn asks for grant to help fund drainage project
By Christopher Placek - 01/24/11
Glen Ellyn officials are asking the state for a $570,000 grant to help fund construction of drainage outlets in the village's Braeside area. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/24/11
Glen Ellyn officials are asking the state for a $570,000 grant to help fund construction of drainage outlets in the village's Braeside area. FULL STORY
Round Lake nursing home fire quickly extinguished
By Christopher Placek - 01/21/11
A fire that broke out at a nursing home in Round Lake around 5:30 p.m. Friday was quickly extinguished by an automatic sprinkler system, officials said. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/21/11
A fire that broke out at a nursing home in Round Lake around 5:30 p.m. Friday was quickly extinguished by an automatic sprinkler system, officials said. FULL STORY
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