Mom Ticketed for Weed, Texting While Driving with Toddler: Police Blotter
The 25-year-old had blunts and her two-year-old in the car with her, police said.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Downers Grove Memorial Day Service, Parade Set for Monday
A memorial service will be held at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Post No. 80. The annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Burlington Avenue and Main Street.
The village of Downers Grove is planning several ceremonies Monday to honor the nation's service men and women. Memorial Day ceremonies will kick off at 8 a.m. with a memorial service at the Alexander Bradley Burns American Legion Post No. 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave. From 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., the post's honor guard will visit six area cemeteries to salute fallen veterans. The village's annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Burlington Avenue and Main Street. The parade will travel south on Main Street to Grove Street, ending at Fishel Park. The official Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Other Memorial Day Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Downers Grove news:
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Felix the Chihuahua-Terrier Mix Needs a Home
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.
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Coming Soon! Patch Gets a New Look
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…
OMG PD: High Times Are Over, Peeping Tom Neighbor
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 …
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Best of Craigslist: $2,500 'JFK 4 Portraits;' We Want a Talking Dog
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont.
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. The well-known artist Peter Max is responsible for this piece, which features four different-colored renderings of President John F. Kennedy. Some simple math tells me that this is $625 per Kennedy, apparently a discount from the original $4,500 ($1,125/JFK.) It’s available from a Willowbrook seller. … So, someone and their girlfriend in Darien saw that YouTube video of the talking dog, and decided that yes, they too would like a talking dog. Seriously. They’d like a talking dog, like the one…
Friday, May 24, 2013
Illinois House Votes to End Concealed-Carry Ban
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 …
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Spice Merchants to Close May 31, Reopen in July Under New Ownership
The downtown Downers Grove spice shop will be closed the entire month of June as the new owners prepare for the store's grand reopening.
Spice Merchants will temporarily close its downtown Downers Grove location at the end of May as new owners prepare to take over the store. The store, located at 5225 Main St., will be open through May 31 before closing for the entire month of June, according to current owner Carla Cash. The shop will reopen in July under new ownership. Cash confirmed in an email to customers this week that she and her husband put the store up for sale in March and recently found a buyer. "We are thrilled that Spice Merchants will stay in town and live on!" Cash said. "Please keep an eye out for an email from the new owners announcing themselves, the new store hours and exciting new products they will launch!" Spice Merchants has 13 locations in seven …
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DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove Police reports, May 11-19
SUNDAY, MAY 19 Kim A. Emanuel, of the 4700 block of Puffer Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:57 p.m. at 75th and Main streets. Emanuel was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC over .08 and improper lane usage. Her green Ford Windstar was towed from the scene to an impound lot. She was released on I-bond and has a June 12 court date in Wheaton. Eric A. Garcia, of the 100 block of Amberleigh Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 7:50 a.m. on the 2400 block of Durand. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with an expired driver's license. His red Ford Explorer was towed from the scene to an impound lot. Garcia was released on I-bond and has a June 26 court date in Wheaton. Javier …
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SOLD: Local Home Sales May 24 Edition
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 …
Gerard Schilling
6:37 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
By preventing law abiding citizens from owning, using and carrying weapons the powers (government) by simply not enforcing existing laws against criminals creates a constant state of terrorism. This in turn justifies them ever increasing the size, power and armaments of the existing police departments and creates a national police force like Homeland Security which is totally unconstitutional! … more ›