Medinah News

A Medinah church's effort to give used cars to single mothers has come to an abrupt end after vandals damaged five cars that volunteers were hoping to restore.

As Wheaton heads into its second sesquicentennial celebration in the last 20 years, the Wheaton Jaycees have geared this year's Fourth of July celebration as a kick off to an entire year of festivities.

The Fourth of July is almost here, and that means a full slate of activities in Glen Ellyn.

“The first year was pretty hard”

Buffalo Grove High School senior Emily Smith played a lead role in the caddy orientation and training held earlier this month at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights. via Daily Herald

As we finally hit our first 70-degree day of the season, it seems official that summer is finally on its way. via Chicago Sun-Times

Q : I was forwarded an e-mail from a friend regarding gas prices. It recommended not buying gas at a major retailer for the rest of the year to force it to reduce its price and get others to follow. via Chicago Tribune

“If (the economy) had to turn down, it turned down at the right time for us”

Even with a sluggish economy and tough housing market, Addison officials still are planning to proceed with a slew of new retail and housing developments. via Daily Herald

The American Mold Builders Assn. will join with the Tooling Manufacturing & Technologies Assn. via Modern Plastics

“It sounds like they're making a precedent.”

Cries of double taxation are echoing throughout the Roselle Fire Protection District. via Daily Herald

“They say respect is earned and not just given”

Deputy George Foy is still grappling with the loss. His voice was filled with emotion Thursday as he spoke to about 100 DuPage County court employees who gathered to honor his fallen companion, Astor, Foy's ... via Daily Herald

“He was tenacious when it came to doing his job but was one of the calmest and gentlest dogs in our canine unit; he loved people as much as he loved his job. We will all miss him.”

Astor was put to sleep after undergoing emergency surgery Monday night. He wore Badge 480. via WLS-TV Chicago

Find a variety of condominiums and townhouses priced at more than $250,000 throughout the West, South and Southwest suburbs. via Daily Herald