An Elmhurst Public Works employee told police that someone sprayed graffiti on the water pumping station building along the east edge of the East End Park as well as damaged the downspout, causing water to fall next to the building. You can read more about the incident at Patch. … [Read more...] about Vandals Cause Damage to a Park Pumping Station
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College of DuPage Presidential Candidate says she’s VERY Successful in getting Colleges out of Probation
College of DuPage presidential candidate Barbara Kavalier knows the challenges COD faces in trying to get off probation. While being the president of San Jose City College in California, Kavalier successfully helped that college get off probation, Kavalier says that there is hope,but we must be diligent. You can read more at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about College of DuPage Presidential Candidate says she’s VERY Successful in getting Colleges out of Probation
New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students
Schools across Illinois are making policy changes to adapt to a new law aimed at decreasing expulsions and suspensions statewide. Districts can no longer institute "zero tolerance" policies requiring suspensions or expulsions, unless otherwise required by federal laws in cases such as bringing a gun into a school, though it could still be an option. Specific criteria … [Read more...] about New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students
State Trooper gets into trouble while on Duty in THIS Suburban town
An Illinois State Police trooper found himself on the other side of the law after he was sentenced to a year of court supervision for driving under the influence while on duty. Trooper Paul A. Zurn, 34, pleaded guilty April 11 to the Aug. 22, 2015 incident. Prosecutors say Zurn responded to a call of a minor traffic crash on westbound I-88 near Farnsworth Avenue. Zurn was … [Read more...] about State Trooper gets into trouble while on Duty in THIS Suburban town
This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms
District 99 plans to add gender-neutral bathrooms and private changing stations in locker rooms at Downers Grove North and South by next year. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting from district staff. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting … [Read more...] about This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms