The Daily Herald reports that DGPD Officer Randall J. Caudill Jr. was arrested today for allegedly using his police computer for personal reasons, including gathering license plate information and other data. He has been charged with four counts of official misconduct, according to the story, which you can read here.
The report quotes Deputy Police Chief [...]
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DG police officer arrested
July 22nd, 2010 · 15 Comments · Uncategorized
4th parade pics
July 5th, 2010 · 17 Comments · Community Events, Entertainment, Uncategorized
If you have any pics from the fourth pass them on to EJ. The trusty cell phone camera is getting wobbly. I’m positive the icy cold beers had nothing to do with it. Click on any image for a larger version.
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One more week
June 7th, 2010 · 21 Comments · Uncategorized
I’ll be away from the computer most of the week, but back on track next Monday. I apologize, but there are several good stories in the works and also some very good news.
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South Sectional champs
June 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Sports, Uncategorized
South Girl’s Softball beats Lockport Township 4-3 to win the Bolingbrook Sectionals. Tied 3-3 in the seventh, a blown pick off throw to third results in the winning Mustang run. They advance to play Tuesday at ISU in Normal against Moline in a one game Super-Sectional. The winner of Tuesday’s game advances to the state finals next weekend, held at [...]
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Bandaid medicine for major surgery
May 23rd, 2010 · 12 Comments · District 58, District 99, Taxes, Uncategorized, budget
The state’s unfunded pension debt passed the $85 billion mark this summer. That unfunded liability is squeezing out money for other valued needs, such as education and health care. It means the state has less money for things like child-care aid and fixing roads and schools, or paying some of the $1 billion it owes [...]
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Don’t miss out
April 30th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized
Today is the final day to reserve a rain barrel through the village website.
The 55-gallon barrels are made of recycled food-grade plastic and come equipped with a spigot, garden hose threaded overflow, a screen in the top to help keep out bugs and debris, and a screw-off lid. They are available in terra cotta, gray [...]
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USPS looks to five-day delivery
March 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Looks like you were right. The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to take the first step toward phasing out Saturday mail delivery.
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Assuming the best — and worst
March 5th, 2010 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized
Financial projections released at last month’s D58 school board meeting included some assumptions that haven’t been part of the local scenery for some time. Namely, a two- to four-percent decline in existing EAV through 2012.
The projections don’t see a turnaround until 2013, when existing EAV is predicted to rise by three percent following dips of [...]
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Remembrance
February 14th, 2010 · Comments Off · Uncategorized
February 14, 2008 was the darkest day for Northern Illinois University. Sympathies and prayers go out to those families and friends who had loved ones there that sad day. Northern Illinois University plans a memorial wreath presentation and candlelight vigil.
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To market, to market
February 3rd, 2010 · 7 Comments · Uncategorized
Michael’s Fresh Market opened today at its new location at 7241 Lemont Road. The official grand opening of the grocer is set for Weds., Feb. 10. The store features a variety of ethnic foods and sushi among other offerings.
Meanwhile, the Lemon Tree, 935 Burlington Ave., is targeting an opening date of March 15, although early [...]