Saturday, May 25, 2013
A law that would end Illinois' status as the last state in the nation without concealed-carry provisions passed the House with enough votes to override a likely veto.
By an 85-30 vote, the Illinois House moved on Friday to approve a law allowing certified residents to carry concealed firearms, which would end Illinois' status as the only state in the nation to completely prohibit carrying guns in public. According to Reuters, the "shall-issue" law, supported by Democratic Speaker Michael Madigan, mandates that concealed-carry permits be issued to Firearm Owners Identification Card-holders who have completed 16 hours of training; it maintains the ban on firearms in many places, including government buildings, schools, stadiums and bars. "Criminals are cowards," Rep. Mike Bost, a southern Illinois Republican, told the Associated Press before the vote. "If they know there's an opportunity they're going to …
Fourteen-week old Felix is available for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Name: Felix Age: 14 weeks Sex: Male Breed: Chihuahua/terrier Weight: 7 lbs. Good with kids?: Yes, 13 years and older More info: Felix has a ton of energy and would be a good fit for a family where someone is home for most of the day. Although he’s a young pup, Felix is responding well to training and can “walk politely outdoors on a leash.” He’s dog friendly but not so fond of cats. Because he’s so lively, he’d be best served by a family that has experience owning dogs. Interested? Contact the Hinsdale Humane Society at 630-323-5630 or at 22 N. Elm St. in Hinsdale.
In less than a week, all Chicago-area Patch sites will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
We have some exciting news to share about Patch: we’re getting a whole new look! It’s coming next week and it’s going to make Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to start your own blog anytime…
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
HINSDALE A female at her home on the 800 block of Chanticleer Lane reported that someone was looking through a window at her on May 14 while she was partially undressed. The female recognized the suspect as William Drew Daniel, 28, who lives on the same block, police said. Police at 8:39 p.m. quickly located Daniel at his home. He was charged with disorderly conduct and released to appear in court. DOWNERS GROVE A 25-year-old woman is headed to court after she was found with marijuana blunts and texting while driving with her baby in Downers Grove, police said. Lauren Iacovella, of the first block of Redstart Road, Naperville, was charged with possession of cannabis 30 grams and under. She also received a ticket for texting behind the …
Check out some of the most interesting posts we were able to find for Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge on Craigslist this past week.
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. Wow, apparently this is not the sort of cello you let your poor, suffering elementary-school kid lug to and from school. No, this is a “custom made full size cello and Dvorak Bow made of Pernambuco wood.” There’s an incredibly detailed history on the page, too (wood from the Adirondacks, half made in China, half in Boston…) But will it turn you into Yo-Yo Ma? Either way, it’s a $3,985 from Naperville. What happens to all those Happy Meal toys that are played with once and then utterly forgotten about? Well, some of them end up …
Friday, May 24, 2013
Find out which homes sold recently in Downers Grove, Lemont, Darien and Woodridge. This week's featured property is located on 115th Street in Lemont.
A 5-bedroom, 4-bath home built in 1990 sold recently for $430,000 in Lemont, according to real estate records. The home at 7 115th St. features an updated kitchen with granite counters and an eat-in area. The home has hardwood floors, a formal dining area, living room with fireplace, refinished basement with a game room and separate exercise area. $99,000: 4013 Highland Ave. $250,000: 5146 Belden Ave., Apt. C1 $265,000: 4507 Drendel Road $151,667: 1108 Oxford St. $339,000: 3396 Gilbert Court $310,000: 7950 Ashbrook Court $65,000: 2835 Hobson Road $250,000: 6632 Carpenter Court $230,000: 11 E. Eureka Dr. $430,000: 7 115th St. $125,000: 717 Warner Ave. Need More Info? Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the area? Find …
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Woodridge-area roads right now.
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. Hey, Woodridge! When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may be headed into a line of rubbernecking fools. Good luck!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
70 mph on rural interstates not a done deal yet, as bill has its opponents.
A bill to increase the maximum speed limit in Illinois could hit Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk for signature soon. Whether Quinn will sign it remains to be seen. The bill, introduced by Republican State. Sen. Jim Oberweis, would raise the speed limit on rural Illinois highways to 70 mph. The bill, which has passed both chambers of the state legislature, has been met with opposition due to safety concerns by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to the Chicago Tribune. “The progression of this legislation is a good example of what can be accomplished when lawmakers work together in a bipartisan manner for the good of our state,” Oberweis said. “It was sponsored by …
Woodridge police reports, May 15-16
THURSDAY, MAY 16 Someone removed a purse from a parked vehicle after smashing a window at about 5:44 p.m. on the 6600 block of Route 53, police said. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 A male juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct at about 8 p.m. following a disturbance at Interventions on the 2200 block of 64th Street, police said. Looking for more Woodridge police news? Police Blotter information is provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We …
Farmers markets are opening around DuPage County. Find out where to find fresh produce, flowers and artisan made crafts and foods at the many markets held throughout the county.
Shopping in the grocery store is fine, but when spring and summer roll around, farmers markets are in full swing, offering a community experience along with the fresh produce, flowers and food items available. We share information on the markets happening in our DuPage Patch communities. Find information in the photo captions.
kellymayes
1:03 am on Sunday, May 26, 2013
maybe somehow someone misunderstood my stand on this issue.. just because I said I could see bad mistakes with crossfire happening from well intentioned people trying to protect themselves or others .. i am far from anti gun. I am whole heartedly 100% pro 2nd ammendment.. just think its probably smart to make sure people are trained and learn to feel comfortable using the TOOL which is all it is … more ›