Sunday, May 19, 2013
Patch looks back at five of the most read stories from the week of May 13 to May 17.
1. Burr Ridge Doctor Accused of Taking Kickbacks for Referrals: Nalini Ahluwalia was one of dozens of medical professionals charged this week as part of a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud. 2. Mickey Straub Sworn In, Then Criticized for 'Win-at-All-Costs' Politics: Two residents said Straub employed questionable campaign tactics during the run-up to last month's election. 3. D86 Board to Vote on Canceling Hallway Improvements Project: More than $370,000 in main hallway improvements at both schools could be deferred if the board goes with the recommendation of its facilities committee. 4. Willowbrook Bank of America Robbed on Monday Morning: The alleged robber is thought to be a Chicago man connected to two other robberies in Palos …
Get the details in this week's roundup.
BURR RIDGE April 28: Marcus Conner, 39, of the 2000 block of Wheatfield, Romeoville, was charged at 12:11 a.m. with DUI while driving his 2005 Chevrolet on Clarendon Hills Road at southbound I-55, police said. DOWNERS GROVE May 14: Joseph M. Deir, of the 800 block of Franklin Street, Westmont, was arrested at 11:48 p.m. at the intersection of Ogden and Williams. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to police. His gray Chevy Cruze was towed from the scene to an impound lot. Deir was released on I-bond and has a June 19 court date in Wheaton. May 12: Angela A. Schapiro, of the 1100 block of South Grove, Oak Park, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. on Butterfield Road and Esplanade. She was charged with …
Nalini Ahluwalia was one of dozens of medical professionals charged this week as part of a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud.
Tillie is a 4-year-old domestic medium hair mix looking for a forever home.
Name: Tillie Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Sex: Female Age: 4 years Spayed/Neutered: Yes Personality: Volunteers at the West Suburban Humane Society describe Tillie as a puzzle because she is tough to figure out. She does OK with some cats, but not others; any cat she lives with must have a backbone. Tillie is best-suited for families with older kids because she likes to pounce and play. She needs a family who wants to play and keep her entertained. Interested? Stop by the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 W. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, or call 630-960-9600.
Some people are destined to draw more attention than others, apparently.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Marchex Institute says Illinois residents are among the worst offenders in the country when it comes to swear words, though we are pretty courteous with 'please' and 'thank you.'
Diezel is a sweet, energetic 4-year-old English bulldog/basset hound mix looking for a forever home.
Name: Diezel Breed: English bulldog/basset hound mix Sex: Male Age: 4 years Spayed/Neutered: Yes Personality: Diezel and his brother, Bullet, were taken to the West Suburban Humane Society when their owner could no longer care for them. Diezel is sweet and energetic, and loves to play and cuddle up on the couch. He cannot live with others cats, but would be great with dogs. He cannot live in an apartment, townhouse or condo, so a house with a large fenced-in yard would be best. Interested? Stop by the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 W. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, or call 630-960-9600.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont.
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. If “Game of Thrones” had been conceived by Wayne Gretsky, the seat of the Seven Kingdoms might look something like this chair, going for $350 out of Burr Ridge. The frame is almost entirely made of hockey sticks, with pucks for the base. A perfect chair from which to cheer on the Blackhawks (go Hawks!) This unorthodox coffee table from a Darien seller might look misshapen, but it’s carved from a single California redwood and is seriously huge—status symbol extraordinaire. (For some reason, in…
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
NAPERVILLE A woman who moved out of an apartment in the 200 block of East Bailey Road two months ago returned to the apartment May 15 and asked the property manager if she could get her belongings. She was told by the property manager that the apartment was cleaned out and she was not allowed to enter, police said. A resident then saw the woman scale the balconies to get to her old apartment on the third floor, but she was not able to gain entry, police said. CLARENDON HILLS An apartment tenant on the 200 block of North Richmond Avenue wrote in magic marker on his door that "any trespassers will be shot," according to a police report. The person reporting said neighbors are scared about this. An officer at 4:33 p.m. May 7 spoke with the …
Check out this week's crime stories out of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Darien and Burr Ridge.
Look back at all the crime stories published this week on the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, Darien and Burr Ridge Patch sites.
Jim Court
1:57 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
It is such a different world than I grew up in. I remember corner grocery stores and neighborhood taverns. Everybody would walk to them. In our highly mobile and spread out society there is a much greater risk of obtaining a DUI. Go to a wedding, a sporting event, a picnic, or any other social event and it is not to difficult to find many decent and hardworking people who might meet the legal … more ›