FAA Arson Fire Leads to Prison / DG Native Accused in 2 Rapes / Belushi Hall Dedicated / Hate Crime Charge in Darien Beating

Miss a day, miss a lot. Your week in headlines:

Naperville Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Nationally Disruptive Radar Facility Arson

• Brian Howard said he lost himself and snapped.

Downers Grove Native Charged With Two Counts of Rape in Indiana

• The man is a former Indiana University student and a brother of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

COD Foundation Formally Dedicates Belushi Performance Hall During MAC Season Opener

• Jim Belushi recently celebrated the unveiling of Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center

Final Four Fraudster Already Locked Up in Iowa Prison, Says He Wants to Make Things Right with Naperville Patsy

• The Davenport man is doing 15 years for theft.

Hate Crime Charge Added Against Juvenile Accused of Beating Darien Man

• The Sikh Coalition’s legal team shared additional evidence with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, leading to the new charge. Also: Photos: Community Rallies Behind Darien Man Attacked in Alleged Hate Crime

Naperville Settles Federal Lawsuit with Smart Meter Opponent

• The city will pay $117,500 to Naperville resident Malia “Kim” Bendis.

College of DuPage Hosts Viewing of Rare ‘Supermoon’ Total Lunar Eclipse

• This type of eclipse has only occurred five times every 18 years until it was last seen in 1982.

Singer Jewel to Perform in Naperville

• The musician and poet will hold a book signing and live acoustic performance at 7 p.m. Sept. 29.

Superintendent Bruce Law: ‘There Was No Error in Newsweek’s Calculations as We Previously Thought’

• ‘I do not regret, however, the fierce pride I have in our students, faculty, and staff.’

Wheaton North Grad Killed in Combat Could Have COD Building Named After Him

• U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller grew up in Wheaton and is a Medal of Honor recipient.

$10.5 Foreclosure Lawsuit Filed Against Wheaton Strip Mall Owner

• The strip mall houses Office Depot, Dollar Tree and H&R Block and is now for sale for $12.5 million.

Convicted Sexual Predator Arrested at Naperville Home

• David B. Kapus failed to inform police of a change of address.

Harassing Repeat Caller Says ‘You’re Going to Die’

• The same male caller has been harassing the victims for months.

WAR Chest Boutique Does Business with a Purpose

• PATCH CONNECT: Learn about this mission-based endeavor in the heart of Naperville.

• Crummy Trespasser Probably Snacked in Elmhurst Woman’s Car
• Couple Sentenced for Threatening DuPage County Judge, Filing False Report
• McDonald’s Customer Said Food was Drugged, Wanted to Kill Police: Cops
• $750K Bail Set for Addison Man Accused of Possessing Child Porn
• Thief Tries to Sell Stolen Phone to Undercover Cop: Police
• Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Wheaton
• Shorts Walk Off From Elmhurst Hospital Patient’s Room: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• York Principal Diana Smith Announces Retirement in June 2016
• Photos: Miles The Dog Attends Book Signing in Downers Grove
• Statesville Haunted Prison Opening for Scares Oct. 1
• Hinsdale District 86 to Launch Live Streaming of Board Meetings
• Man Sues Over Car Accident that Allegedly Killed Mom

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• Elmhurst Hospital hosts “Dinner with the Doc” on October 6
• College of DuPage to Host ‘Particles on Ice’ Colloquium Sept. 28
• College of DuPage Hosts Poet, Panel Discussion to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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