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Family: Naperville man found dead in Chicago was a 'free spirit'

Weeks after a missing Napervile man's body was found in a Chicago dumpster, family members are remembering 20-year-old Michael Armendariz as an aspiring artist, a loyal friend and a free spirit.

 

Two persons of interest in custody in 'suspicious' Lake Villa death

Two people of interest are in custody in connection with the "suspicious" death of a man found in an alley Saturday night in Lake Villa, authorities said Sunday.

 

Germanfest wraps up in Lombard

It was a festival weekend in Lombard, which means plenty of carnival rides, children's activities, games, bingo, bands -- it's not really a party if 7th heaven doesn't take the stage at some point -- and food.

 

Alpine Fest ends on a high note in Lake Zurich

Live music, a parade feauring dozens of entries and a chnce to get up close and personal with some exotic creatures helped bring another Alpine Fest to a successful close Sunday in Lake Zurich.

 

Residents displaced by Prospect Heights fire find new family at Arlington Heights church

Although he lost his home and belongings in last week's fire that devastated a Prospect Heights condominium complex, Winer Aguirre said Sunday he's gained new family through the Arlington Heights church that's provided much-needed refuge to him and other displaced residents.

 

Elk Grove Village industrial park reaches new low in vacancy

Only 2.6 percent of industrial properties were vacant during the second quarter of 2018, according to a Colliers International report.

 

Northwest Community Hospital offers donations to nonprofits

Northwest Community Healthcare invites not-for-profit community organizations to apply for donations ranging from $500 up to $10,000 by July 31.

 

Bartlett police hold Touch-A-Truck Aug. 4

The Bartlett Police Department will host its first free National Night Out Touch-A-Truck and Certified Child Safety Seat event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Bartlett Commons Shopping Center parking lot.

 

Chicago Dogs welcome four-legged friends for 'Bark at the Ballpark'

The Chicago Dogs baseball team in Rosemont will welcome dogs of the four-legged variety during a "Bark at the Ballpark" game Tuesday, July 31.

 

DuPage County Fair gearing up for five days of food, rides and animals

The DuPage County Fair is opening its five-day run Wednesday, July 25, with a food, animals, carnival rids and entertainment.

 

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