Saturday, April 27, 2013
Check out some of the most interesting posts we were able to find for Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge on Craigslist this past week.
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. Would your drinks taste better of they were mixed by a ditzy-looking half-naked lady with her, uh, formidable chest hanging out? Well, sadly, none of those are for sale (that actually might be slavery, come to think of it,) but a Lisle seller has a miniature, motorized soft-rubber version on sale for $150. We added a little black bar to the image, but if you really want to see fake breasts, you can click through to the post. Or just pick up any given supermarket-checkout magazine. The warm weather is finally (finally!) starting to …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Check out some video documentation of the floods that rose the DuPage river and swamped much of Lisle last week.
The Lisle flooding from last week is all over YouTube by now, with dozens of videos documenting the rainstorm and rising waters from the DuPage River last week that likely hit the Village as hard as, or harder than, anywhere else in Chicagoland. As the Village continues to dry out and residents assess the damage to their homes and belongings, we take a look back with some of the footage shot by residents and passers-by, which provides an excellent look at "ground zero," as one video title calls it, through the lenses of those who were there. Check out our collection of videos above! - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up with Lisle news:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Some private wells in Lisle have been found contaminated. The DuPage County Health Department is recommending private-well users have their wells disinfected.
The following is a press release from the Village of Lisle website: The DuPage County Health Department conducted preliminary testing of private wells in Lisle due to the vast amount of rain and recent flooding. The results indicated some well water was contaminated with bacteria. The Health Department is recommending that all Lisle residents with a private well who live in the areas affected by flooding have their well disinfected and then tested to ensure the water is safe prior to using it for drinking and cooking. Health Department staff will be in Lisle this week distributing water sample bottles and instructions for well disinfection to homeowners. Water samples can be dropped off at the DuPage County Health Department Central …
The mayor elaborated on the Village's statement calling last week's storm "one of the worst flood disasters" in the history of Lisle.
Lisle Mayor Joseph Broda is estimating that the total flood damage in the Village will be "in the millions," saying a neighbor of his took a $20,000 hit just in her basement, the Suburban Life reports. According to the paper, Lisle took on 7.34 inches of rainwater on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to mass flooding, dramatic rescues and the evacuation of several locations in the Village (including the Four Lakes complex, where some people had to leave their pets for two days,) with much of the damage still being cleaned up this week. "We've got homes that may not be able to be occupied again," Broda told the paper. "I can only speak for the last 35 years in Lisle, but the level of flooding has made this the worst storm I have seen... The …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Anthony Scott Arcaro was reported missing from Lisle in 2007, at the age of 37.
The skeletal remains found in a Woodridge wooded area by two children on March 29 have been positively identified as a Lisle man, Anthony Scott Arcaro, who was reported missing in 2007 at the age of 37. No cause of death has yet been determined. Woodridge and Lisle police are still investigating along with the DuPage County Coroner's Office. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Unit, and the Felony Investigative Assistance Team (FIAT) have also been involved. According to a post on the Charley Project website, Arcaro, of the 2700 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Lisle, was was reported missing by his girlfriend on Feb. 23, 2007 after missing work and uncharacteristically not calling loved ones. A flyer on a page devoted to Arcaro …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Check out some of the most interesting posts we were able to find for Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge on Craigslist this past week.
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. Eh, what’s up, Doc? How about this man-sized Bugs Bunny plush doll, $400 in Wheaton—not a bad price for your very own enormous wascally wabbit! Seller reports him in good condition, and the picture looks quite huggable. We just hope you have a heady supply of carrots on-hand; a big Bugs could probably go through quite a few. “Looking for a weekly cleaning lady to clean my condo… Must be good looking and have [a] cute outfit.” Well, that’s interesting, anonymous person from Lisle. But if that sounds like exactly the gig you’ve been …
Friday, April 19, 2013
"The Village of Lisle is in the midst of handling one of the worst flood related disasters in
its history."
The following is a release from the Village of Lisle website: The Village of Lisle is in the midst of handling one of the worst flood related disasters in its history. Currently, water levels in the river are dropping, flood waters are receding, roads are reopening and DuPage County crews are pumping water out of heavily flooded areas. Evacuated and displaced people can return to their homes as soon as it is safe to do so. If homes are blocked by standing flood water, residents are not allowed to return at this time. However, evacuated residents may return to their homes if no standing water blocks access to the residences. The list of closed roads should first be reviewed to determine if street access is allowed. Residents returning to …
"Residents are asked to stay away from evacuated areas at this time."
Updated, 12:00 p.m. The following are releases from the Village of Lisle website posted at 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: Clean Up Safety The Illinois Department of Health provides information for residents' safety when cleaning up after a flood or sewer overflow. To learn more about precautionary measures and safe cleanup efforts, go to [LINK]. Note in particular, it is unsafe to enter standing water, including basements, due to unseen hazards, possible electric faults, sanitary contamination and open sewer lids. Property Damage/Loss Residents should contact their homeowners insurance agents regarding any claim for damages due to a flood or sewer backup. Due to yesterday’s storms and resulting flooding, IL Governor Pat Quinn has declared …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
From Snow Valley to Four Lakes, the Village of Lisle became "like a war zone" on Thursday as emergency crews worked to ensure residents' safety.
Rescue crews swarmed Lisle on Thursday as flood waters shut down roads, knocked out power and left many residents in danger, with the Village declaring a state of emergency and a county shelter opening at Benedictine University. "It’s the worst [flooding] I’ve ever seen and I’ve been living here for 35 years,” Lisle mayor Joe Broda told WGN-TV. “It’s not a pretty sight." According to the Daily Herald, residents were evacuated from the Towers of Four Lakes Village and houses along Burlington Avenue and Route 53. The Suburban Life reports that boats were being used to help residents escape some neighborhoods, including around the intersection of Lacey and Dumoulin avenues. "We're talking dozens of houses underwater—or they're taking on water…
The Village is recommending that residents help their neighbors and contact the Red Cross if necessary.
The following is a press release from the Village of Lisle website: The Lisle Community Unit School District 202 has announced all classes and school related activities will be canceled on Friday, April 19 due to the heavy rains and flooding. Visit ../home/index.asp?page=10&recordid=1052 for more detailed information. People have asked how they can help others at this time. One of the best ways to be helpful now is to safely connect and help your neighbors. They can also contact the American Red Cross, the organization that is helping with relief efforts in Lisle. Visit www.redcross.org or call the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago at 312-729-6100. For health related questions or questions about flooded wells, contact the DuPage County…
Steve
1:09 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013
Yes Frank you are correct. But I have talked with Broda in the past and he has blamed our taxes on the pension. That is why I did not include the pension portion when I figured out how large the tax increase was on the tax bill. more ›