Open space plan identifies areas near Naperville for future protection

Call it thinking outside the meadow. When planners sat down last year to take a fresh look at the concept of open space in DuPage County, they were prepared to aim their sights beyond sprawling expanses of green grasslands and forests — or perhaps nearer. …Read More

• Medical marijuana bill passes Senate, heads to Quinn's desk

  SPRINGFIELD-The idea of Illinoisans turning to pot to treat severe illnesses moved closer to reality Friday after the Illinois Senate approved the medicinal use of marijuana over GOP objections it would encourage more serious drug use.

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• All Naperville libraries may go to Sunday evening schedule
• COD officials look at budget with $2.5 million deficit
• New subdivision planned west of 248th Avenue
• Traffic stop leads to gun charges