Killer Wind Strikes Fair / Jennifer Hudson in DG / Eerie Glimpse of Horror Film / Lightning Sparks House fires

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High Winds Claim One Life in Festival Tent Collapse

• One person was killed and about 20 injured at Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest Sunday afternoon as a storm passed over the region.

Gallery: Jennifer Hudson Dazzles in Downers Grove at Art Van Furniture Gala

• Hudson’s performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ brought the singer, and likely several in the audience, to tears.

This ‘Curse of Downers Grove’ Clip Gives Eerie Glimpse at Upcoming Horror Film

• The movie is set to premiere this month in select theaters.

Glen Ellyn Teen Heads to Toronto to Swim in Parapan American Games

• Ahayla Lettenberger, 14, will compete in the para-swimming events during these games for athletes with physical disabilities.

Downers Grove Family Displaced by Wednesday Morning House Fire

• No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Autopsy Results Inconclusive for Gloria Godinez of Willowbrook

• The DuPage County Coroner’s Office plans to conduct more tests.

Man Dies One Week After Eisenhower Crash Near Elmhurst

• Accident happened July 23 near St. Charles Road in eastbound lanes of Eisenhower Expressway.

Man Fleeing Cops Abandoned Vehicle, Hid Under Car: Elmhurst Police

• Paul Jacome was charged with two counts of aggravated drunken driving.

Lightning Damages Two Hinsdale Homes in Sunday Night Storm

• No one was injured in either lightning incident.

Lightning Likely Sparked Elmhurst House Fire Monday

• The cause of the house fire is still under investigation, but officials believe a lightning strike may have ignited the blaze.

Body Found During Search for Missing Carol Stream Woman

• Authorities say the body matches the description of the missing 20-year-old woman.

College of DuPage Wants to Know Who Leaked Meeting Tape

• Officials are conducting an internal investigation to see who recorded closed-door negotiations between the school president and trustees.

Sandra Bland’s Family Files Federal Lawsuit

• The 18-count suit includes accusations of assault and battery and wrongful death.

• • Mom Says ‘She Didn’t Kill Herself’ as Mourners Gather for Woman Found Dead in Texas Jail
  • Sandra Bland Jail Booking Footage Released
  • Congressman Asks Department of Justice to Investigate Sandra Bland’s Death
  • Sister ‘Infuriated’ By Dash Cam Footage
  • Sandra Bland Tried to Kill Herself Before Arrest: AP
  • Texas Public Safety Denies Altering Sandra Bland Dash Cam Footage
  • Death of Sandra Bland a ‘Murder Investigation’ Now
  • Timeline Leading Up to Death of Sandra Bland Released
  • Lawyer for Family of Sandra Bland Describes Police Dash Cam Video
  • Family of Naperville Woman Who Died in Jail Seeks Independent Autopsy

Final Steel Beam Placed on New Advocate Good Samaritan Bed Tower

• The placement of the final beam was celebrated July 30.

Woman Sues Elmhurst Memorial for Husband’s Wrongful Death

• The suit alleges the hospital and a doctor were negligent in the husband’s care.

• Elmhurst Police Catch Meat Thief at Mariano’s
• Graffiti Found on Doors of Elmhurst Pumping Station
• Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Identity Theft, Retail Theft
• Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Darien Speedway

WORTH A LOOK

• City of Elmhurst Seeks Proposals for Architectural Resources Survey
• DGN Speech Team to Host Test-Driving Fundraiser
• Elmhurst Park District to Host Bollywood-Style Dance Bash

LOCAL VOICES

• DuPage Medical Group Opens Elmhurst Internal Medicine Office, Adds New Physician
• Blessing of the Backpacks August 30
• DG Museum Hosts Dog Days of Summer

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Fuller House, Starbucks, Eddie Bauer, Target
• Follett Holding Multiple Job Fairs for Woodridge Facility

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