Day: February 22, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Voda Obituary
The beloved Cindy Voda nee Kanak, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16th surrounded by loved ones at Central DuPage Hospital following a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th. The first of six children, Cindy was born in 1956 to Rose Ann and the late Ervin Kanak of Wheaton,…
Anderson Animal Shelter Offers Free “Fear-Free” Animal Behavior Program for Pet Owners
Taking the “pet” out of petrified one foster at a time This program provides professionals and pet lovers with the knowledge and tools to look after both a pet’s physical and emotional well-being. Why should you become “Fear Free” certified? A message from Brittany, Anderson Humanes Animal Behavior Program Manager You can’t know what you don’t know. Understanding…
DuPage Senior Citizen Council Seeking Volunteers
The DuPage Senior Citizen Council needs volunteers. The local organization helping our older residents rely on volunteers to deliver meals and provide other important services for seniors in need. If you would like to volunteer and make a difference in a senior’s life, click HERE to get started. El Consejo de Ciudadanos Mayores de…
Celebrating Black History Month- Guest Contributor
Submitted by Angela Gant – Contributor Nascar: Wendell Oliver Scott (August 29, 1921 – December 23, 1990) was an American stock car racing driver. He was the first African-American driver and team owner to compete and win in all divisions of NASCAR at its highest level. In April 2012, Scott was nominated for inclusion in…
IDPH Issues Updated Standing Order Allowing Schools to Administer Medications to Counter Opioid Overdoses
School nurses and other trained personnel will be able to administer naloxone, other opioid antagonists The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting school nurses or other trained personnel to administer them to students in…
Five Venezuelan Migrants Charged with Burglary at Oak Brook Stores
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that charges have been filed against five Venezuelan migrants for allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from two Oak Brook stores. Miguel Ortiz-Griman, 24 (d.o.b. 5/22/1999), Felix Garcia-Diaz, 25 (d.o.b. 1/4/1999), Daniel Fernandez-Rodriguez, 18 (d.o.b. 10/18/2005), Samuel…