Day: April 5, 2024

Will County health officials report positive measles case at ER in Joliet hospital, the second one in the county

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The Will County Health Department on Friday reported an additional positive case of measles. The health department’s communiable disease staff is collecting more details to identify and notify people who may have been exposed, according to a health department news release. Possible exposure may have occurred between 1 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the emergency room at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, the health department officials explained in the release. According to the news release, those previously vaccinated against measles are likely protected and do not require further action. Anyone exposed to the highly contagious disease should monitor […]

Down to Business: 1-year-old Tasty Biscuit on Ogden Avenue is ‘still here’ and is owners 8th restaurant

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Business: Tasty Biscuit Address: 1112 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville Phone/Facebook: (630) 369-8035, Tasty Biscuit – Naperville, IL Owner: Hasnaa Soliman, 48, of Saint Charles; Manager: Emily Hunt, 29, of Plainfield Years in business: One What does your business do?: “We make a lot of biscuits. We make huge portions of food. A big variety of dishes,” Emily Hunt said. When are you open?: From 6:30 to 3:00 every day. How’s business?: “We’re still here. Many restaurants don’t survive the first year.” What’s your secret to success? “This is Hasnaa’s eighth restaurant. There are three Tasty Biscuits. She also owns EggCited (Pancake House) in Naperville. … She knows what […]

Naperville police arrests March 28-29

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The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 19-year-old man from Minooka was arrested on charges of criminal defacement of property and knowingly damaging property at 11:10 a.m. March 28 at the police station, 1350 Aurora Ave. A 31-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on a warrant at 12:25 p.m. March 28 in the 2800 block of Wheatland Court. A 22-year-old man from Lisle was arrested on charges of violating the Lights & Lamp Act and possession of cannabis 30 to 100 grams at 9:24 p.m. […]

Naperville News Digest: Ben and Jerry’s offering free cone this month; DuPage County sets up texting for social services; Naperville police on lookout during ‘Distracted Driving Month’

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DuPage County Offers Texting Option to Receive Health and Human Services DuPage County residents can text their ZIP code to 898211 and be connected with the county’s free 211 health and human services information and referral system. The new texting option is available between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays. Residents can still dial 211 or go to www.211dupage.gov to find services near them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, county officials said in a news release. Texting improves the county’s ability to connect residents with resources and support, Human Services Chairman Greg Schwarze said in a statement. Texting will […]

Sports Betting Terms & Gambling Glossary

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Embarking on a journey into the world of sports betting can be an overwhelming experience with a barrage of seemingly cryptic terms like “props,” “backdoors,” and “stakes” being part of the conversation. Perhaps you’re eager to get a grasp on these terms to navigate the conversation around sports betting more skillfully. This piece is designed […]