Rape Charges Disappear / Illinois Gets No Happy Ending / Flood-Proofing Guide Released

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2 Rape Charges, 1 Day in Jail for Frat Boy from Illinois

Plea deal ends in one year of probation for Downers Grove man and former Indiana University student accused of forcing himself on two women.

Suburban Fire Officials Demonstrate the Dangers of Fireworks, Sparklers

The majority of fireworks-related injuries occur to children under the age of 15 years old.

DuPage County Stormwater Management Releases 'Flood-Proofing' Guidebook

The guidebook helps homeowners identify the source of their flooding, as well as various ways to combat this flooding.

Not Even 'The Daily Show' Can Find a Happy Ending to the State Budget Crisis

Rep. Ron Sandack and Sen. Daniel Biss get called 'a couple of bickering muppets' in the June 28 episode.

Swimmer Heading to Rio Olympics

Kevin Cordes qualified in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Naperville Among Safest Cities in US to Raise a Child

Violent crime data and sex offender populations were analyzed to make the decision.

Naperville Among Cities With Most DUI Arrests in State: Survey

The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists released its annual survey, which ranke police departments with the most DUI arrests in 2015.

Elmhurst finishes second in nation's Most Beautiful Hospital contest

Elmhurst Hospital also finished second in 2013, as well as #5 in 2012, #16 in 2014 and #8 in 2015.

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Ranked Among the 'Most Beautiful' Hospitals in the U.S.

More than 70 hospitals were nominated for Most Beautiful consideration.

'Brain-Eating Amoeba' on the Loose in Freshwater Lakes

What you need to know this summer about the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.

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• Driver Realizes He's Too Drunk to Keep Driving
• 86-Year-Old Woman Dies in Traffic Crash
• Two Deaths Investigated in Bensenville Two-Alarm Fire in Extinguished Monday: Police
• Apartment Fire Doused by Occupants with Extinguishers
• Toy Scooter Causes Basement Fire
• No Injuries in Garage Fire

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• Personal Injury Attorney Named DCBA Lawyer of the Year
• 'But Wait, There’s More!' Exhibit Showcases Kitschy Kitchen Gadgets
• COD Hosts Free Prairie Tours this Summer
• 6 Child Deaths Lead to IKEA Recall of 29 Million Dressers
• "Fresh Fest," July 17, celebrates opening of Edward-Elmhurst's new location
• DuPage County ETSB Approves CAD/RMS Upgrade

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