Week in Review: Man Wins Powerball, Blackberry Market Opening Soon,Fire Company Names New Chief

Local Interest

Glen Ellyn Man Wins $1 Million in Powerball

After finding a pile of lottery tickets and checking the numbers, Ron Yurcus discovered he was a winner.

Business

GiaVia Sweets Rolling Food Truck Business into Glen Ellyn

Beginning Wednesday, GiaVia Sweets will sell cupcakes and French macaron one day a week in Glen Ellyn.

Blackberry Market, which is expected to open in mid-December, will offer fresh, homemade food and a market space.

Real Estate

Glen Ellyn Apartment Complex Being Sold to San Francisco Investor

The Berkshires of Glen Ellyn are being acquired by the Friedkin Realty Group.

SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Nov. 15 Edition

A Glen Ellyn townhouse was on the market 22 days before it sold. Find out what other properties recently sold in town.

Police and Fire

Barone's Suffers Minor Damage in Early Morning Fire

A sprinkler system extinguished the fire, which broke out early Wednesday, according to an official.

Volunteer Fire Co. Chooses Buccola as New Fire Chief

A 21-year veteran of the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Co. will finish out the term of fire chief after the recent resignation of Pete Campbell.

Glen Ellyn Police Arrest Man Charged in October Wheaton Taser Incident

Police reports confirm that Christopher Shukin was arrested in Glen Ellyn on Nov. 7. He was arrested in Wheaton on Oct. 24 after officers used a Taser on him.

Holiday 2012

Thanksgiving is next week. We share some local and online resources to help cooks feel comfortable preparing the meal.

Save the Date: Santa Claus Coming to Holiday Walk Nov. 23

The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Walk will be held on Nov. 23. Find out the details for the event.