The News Opinion
The [DuPage County Forest Preserve District] is in the process of naturalizing the property. For hundreds of years the Cenacle property was an Oak Savannah. At some point [not too long ago], the landscape under the Oak trees became mowed grass.
The View From Here: Future Land Uses? A Crystal Ball Approach
Written by George SaffordIt would be best if future land development produces economic benefits like property tax revenue, sales tax collections, and jobs for local residents, yet keeps the air clean and city support services at a minimum.
My family and I moved to Warrenville in late June of 2010. I have read the two articles regarding Fawell Dam (“Fawell Dam Concerns Unanswered,” by Crystal Lynn, 7/9/2010; and, “Village Chronicles Article is Incomplete and Inaccurate,” by David L. Brummel, Mayor, 7/23/2010). I also read the article by Mayor Brummel regarding his former big red truck.
Flood Problem: Unanswered Questions and Not Enough Help
Written by Mary Joe HuberAt the somewhat confrontational city council meeting on Aug. 2 concerning the frequent flooding of the river in Warrenville, Mayor Brummel stated several times that citizens should get their questions in by that Friday and they would be answered at the meeting the following Monday.
When It Comes to the Cenacle Property, the Forest Preserve Is On the Right Track
Written by Gary DavisOver the past few months, I have seen a number of instances in this paper where individuals have not been happy with the forest preserve’s handling of the former Cenacle property. I'd like to voice my support of what it is doing.
When I bought my property in 1985, it was not in a flood plain. It became flood plain in 2003. FEMA never notified me of this; I found out through a realtor. Having flood plain on my property has devastated its value.
As a 15-year resident of Warrenville, the Cenacle was always a stunningly beautiful emerald of tranquility in the middle of town. Vast green lawn graced with a wooded backdrop and attractive buildings beyond a sort of moon bridge. It actually made my daily travel on
Village Chronicles Article is Incomplete and Inaccurate
Written by David L. Brummel, MayorIt was with great frustration that I read Crystal Lynn’s article entitled Fawell Dam Concerns Unanswered in the July 9, 2010 edition of the Village Chronicles, given that it was clearly written without any research of existing documents or personal interviews of City staff members and officials directly involved with this issue.
Forest Preserve Candidates Clark and Burns Convince FP Board to Act
Written by Robert C. WhitneyAt the July 13 DuPage County Forest Preserve Board meeting, I was thrilled that the board was encouraged to adopt Responsible Bidder Language by candidates for the Forest Preserve Board Dennis Clark and Shannon Burns.
During the public comment section of the meeting they encouraged the board to adopt responsible bidder provisions, stating that it would help the board ensure quality while potentially reducing costly change orders that result in long project completion delays.
If I see another bumper sticker that reads “Real Men Love Jesus,” I think I’m going to gag.
Let’s understand something: a real man loves everyone.
A real man has compassion for his fellow man. A real man respects every man, woman and child, be they black or white, young or old, gay or straight, Christian or non-Christian, Italian, German, Polish, Arab, Greek, or whatever nationality they may be.
