A December trial date has been set for the former College of DuPage radio station employee charged with billing the station for more than $100,000 for parts and services that authorities say were not delivered. At a status hearing Wednesday, DuPage County Judge Liam Brennan set a Dec. 6 trial date for John Valenta, of Wheaton. Brennan also set an interim October date to deal … [Read more...] about December trial set for man accused in billing scheme at COD radio station
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BB Gun Wielding Man in Wheaton causes Police to Shut Down Roosevelt Road
A man with a BB gun faces charges following an incident at an apartment building at 1407 E. Roosevelt Road last weekend that forced police to close down a nearby roadway, according to Suburban Life Publications. The name of the man and the charges have not been released. Police were called to the area after receiving a report of a man with a gun in the area Saturday evening, … [Read more...] about BB Gun Wielding Man in Wheaton causes Police to Shut Down Roosevelt Road
Friends of Wheaton Public Library to hold an annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library will hold its annual book sale in August. All proceeds will benefit library programs. The sale will take place from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 at the library, 225 N. Cross St. A preview sale for Friends members only will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23. A media sale featuring DVDs, CDs, LPs, … [Read more...] about Friends of Wheaton Public Library to hold an annual Book Sale
Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
A 34-year-old Wheaton man was on the receiving end of a DuPage County sheriff's deputy's stun gun Monday morning. Anthony Ramirez, of the 26W000 block of Armbrust Avenue is charged with indirect civil contempt of court, direct criminal contempt of court and resisting or obstructing a police officer. The deputy was monitoring courtroom 2011 at roughly 9:30 a.m. as Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
Wheaton officials reject Aldi sign proposal as part of expansion project
City of Wheaton officials on July 18 debated Aldi's plans to install a larger monument sign in front of its store as part of an expansion project. Aldi proposes to build a 3,300-square-foot addition on the east side of the store at 20 W. Loop Road that would allow the store to sell more retail products to meet consumer demand. The store was built in 1991, and the … [Read more...] about Wheaton officials reject Aldi sign proposal as part of expansion project