Judge puts off fight between COD, Glen Ellyn

The latest showdown between Glen Ellyn and the College of DuPage is on hold until May 30. DuPage Judge Hollis Webster gave the two sides until then to prepare their cases over the motion COD filed May 16 to enforce the new mediation agreement negotiated under the direction of Webster. “The village is interested in getting this resolved as soon as possible,” Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, a last-minute ...
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/12683553-418/judge-puts-off-fight-between-cod-glen-ellyn.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 13:10:47 -0700

Couch potatoes have lost a friend; Glen Ellyn man invented first wireless TV remote

Couch potatoes everywhere, you owe a debt of gratitude to Eugene “Gene” Polley, who died Sunday in Downers Grove. Mr. Polley invented the first wireless TV remote control in 1955 while working as an engineer in Chicago for Zenith. The “Flash-Matic” is now in the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Polley, who’d been living at the Meadows retirement community in Glen Ellyn, died at Advocate Good ...
http://www.suntimes.com/12688228-418/couch-potatoes-have-lost-a-friend-glen-ellyn-man-invented-first-wireless-tv-remote.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:59:48 -0700

Joint chiefs chairman honors Illinois soldiers

CHICAGO — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x40859594/Joint-chiefs-chairman-honors-Illinois-soldiers

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 16:35:30 -0700

Illinois Prairie Path spring cleanup seeks help on Saturday

Twelve community teams of volunteers will be cleaning up segments of the 62-mile Illinois Prairie Path beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday — rain or shine. Volunteers are needed for the cleanup teams. Community teams participating in the cleanup are: Aurora Branch/Naperville; Elgin Branch/Oliver Square; Elmhurst; Geneva (Fox River going East); Glen Ellyn; Lombard; Maywood/Bellwood; Villa Park ...
http://couriernews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/12105733-423/illinois-prairie-path-spring-cleanup-seeks-help-on-saturday.html

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:20:46 -0700

2 Illinois guardsmen awarded Silver Star

CHICAGO — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/05/ap-2-illinois-guardsmen-awarded-silver-star-052112/

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 07:24:17 -0700

RE/MAX Names Northern Illinois Residential Top 20 for 2011: Chicago Real Estate Agent, Lake Bluff Team Capture Top Spots

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2011 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in the year-end Residential Top 20.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2011 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in the year-end Residential Top ...
http://news.yahoo.com/max-names-northern-illinois-residential-top-20-2011-070916758.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 00:15:45 -0700

Local author releases book on bullying

Pattie Harte-Naus has been a teacher for 30 years, and is currently teaching fifth grade in Glen Ellyn. She has just released her first book, “Belden Boy: the Adventures of Peter McDugal.” The book is geared for children in grades 1-5. She writes historical fiction that discusses the issue of bullying. She has a home in The Galena Territory.
http://www.journalstandard.com/news/x1018066405/Local-author-releases-book-on-bullying

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:55:00 -0700

Buglers Across America gives passing veterans receive a real final farewell

Buglers Across America volunteers are now performing "Taps" at 3,000 services a month — 26 percent of all the military funerals in the U.S.
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/glenellyn/topstories/x1898611661/Passing-veterans-receive-a-real-final-farewell

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:36:20 -0700

Teru Amaro Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Puts Swagger in Swag Bags at GBK’s Celebrity Gift Lounge for 2012 MTV Movie ...

With its bold handcrafted Swarovski crystal statement rings, Chicago based jewelry line Teru Amaro is doing its part to make sure there’s plenty of swagger in the swag bags at GBK’s Luxury Gift Lounge in honor of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters. The Gift Lounge will take place June 1-2 at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills.Aurora, Illinois (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Teru Amaro ...
http://news.yahoo.com/teru-amaro-swarovski-crystal-jewelry-puts-swagger-swag-114624540.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 04:46:24 -0700

Saturday's AAA prep girls track results

Here are Saturday's results in the class AAA girls state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois: Class 3A
http://www.wrex.com/story/18563493/saturdays-aaa-prep-girls-track-results

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 16:49:34 -0700