Wednesday, May 22, 2013
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the past three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to…
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
Naperville saw a slight increase in the number of homes sold during the month of April. The median home price also rose slightly, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
The 133 single, detached homes sold in Naperville during April 2013 represented a 7.3 percent increase over April 2012, when 124 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 102 homes sold in Naperville during March. The number of homes sold and the median home price both increased slightly in April in Naperville. The median price rose 4.6 percent to $400,000 from $382,500 in April 2012. Sales of single-family, detached homes in suburban Chicago increased 33.2 percent in April 2013 compared with the same period a year ago, MORe reported. Sales in DuPage County, were notable, as well. MORe gets its statistics from Midwest Real Estate Data. The median sale price for detached homes also increased 5.…
If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Mary DeKlerk, who provided the winning punchline to last week's UFO cartoon: Clyde, I think your relatives have arrived ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Jimmy's Grill owner to change name, management of BlackFinn American Saloon in downtown Naperville.
A popular downtown Naperville bar will soon get a new name and clean slate. Jim Bergeron, owner of Jimmy's Grill, 254 S. Washington St., is making all of the preparations to take over BlackFinn American Saloon, a bar which has been plagued over the last year with safety issues and code violations. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. As far as how quickly the transition will take place, Bergeron told Naperville City Council members Tuesday night, "We're ready to go when you're ready to go." Bergeron said he has turned in the liquor applications to the city, completed background checks for employees and could have "locks changed" by early next week. "The faster we can get in there, …
Dozens rallied along Butterfield Road Tuesday following revelations that the Internal Revenue Service placed additional scrutiny on the tea party and other conservative groups.
Dozens of tea party activists rallied outside the Internal Revenue Service office in Downers Grove on Tuesday to protest the tax agency's improper targeting of conservative groups. The crowd stood along Butterfield Road, just outside the Esplanade office building, for more than an hour, waving "Don't Tread on Me" flags and chanting anti-IRS slogans. Some activists held signs calling for the IRS to be abolished and likened the agency's actions to Nazi Germany. The Tea Party Patriots organized more than 100 protests at IRS offices across the country Tuesday afternoon. In Illinois, protests were held in Downers Grove, Chicago, Rockford and Springfield. "Our purpose is to bring awareness across the country about the disturbing and illegal …
Council members approved a request filed by Naperville Police Chief Bob Marshall to hire two new police officers during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
Naperville City Council approved a police department request Tuesday to hire two new police officers for late-night downtown enforcement. Council members unanimously approved the request which will allow the police department to use the new hires as night-time beat officers to help curb violent incidents in the downtown area. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. The full cost for each additional officer will be about $83,000 with benefits, according to the city. To cover the cost, the city will apply for a Community Oriented Policing-Services (COPS) federal grant, which pays for 75 percent of an officer's salary for three years. The remaining 25 percent is paid for by the city. …
Naperville Police Department reports, May 20
Possession of stolen property Jeffery Kurkjian, 46, was arrested at 3:16 p.m. at the Naperville Police Department, police said. He was charged with possession of stolen property. He posted bond. Theft Nicarro Laroy Drake, 23, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. in the 2700 block of South California, police said. He was charged with theft. He posted bond. No insurance Jesus Osvaldo Rodriquez, 27, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. near Route 59 and Jefferson, police said. He was charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. He posted bond. Suspended/revoked license Kiera Rachonda Floyd, 19, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. near Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, police said. She was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license. She posted bond. …
Donations to organizations and agencies that will take in displaced animals can help.
In the wake of a 2-mile wide tornado that tore through Oklahoma on Monday, Americans across the country are stepping up to help out however they can. READ: How You Can Help the Victims Residents might not be the only ones in need of a helping hand. One woman's happy reunion with her dog has touched hearts nationwide, but other animals left homeless will be scooped up and housed in rescue facilities manned by volunteers. Many agencies are lending their services, some by bringing in search dogs, or collecting food for animals and connecting lost pets with their loved ones. There are a few ways you can contribute to their efforts, according to Vetstreet.com: Search Dog Foundation Oklahoma City Animal Shelter Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City…
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Returning hit-makers Don McLean and Judy Collins open Ravinia's 2013 season on a double bill early next month, and we want you to be there! McLean’s 1971 hit song “American Pie” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and he was inaugurated into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. Known for her blend of folk songs and contemporary themes, Collins has enjoyed a career that has spanned over 50 years. She continues to produce new music and recently released her album Paradise, a collection of songs and duets. We want to send you and a friend to their show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 for free. All you have to do is sign up for our free daily newsletter. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, when we…
Pat Craig
11:21 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Point- Gas in southern Missouri is $3.20 (more or less) per gallon. Same gas, different state tax structure. Point- In 2008, when the current administration took office, gas was averaging $1.89 per gallon. Point- Less than 5 percent of the $800 billion Obama stimulus went to the truly needy for food stamps, earned-income tax credits and other forms of poverty relief. The preponderant share ended … more ›