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June 12, 2025
Shaw Local

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Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala commits to Illinois

Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala commits to Illinois

Downers Grove North rising senior tight end Will Vala announced his commitment to Illinois this week. Vala chose the Illini from over 20 offers, including Wisconsin, Purdue and Louisville.

By Joshua Welge●
June 11, 2025 at 2:49 pm CDT

‘Wake-up call’: Why some say DuPage County could benefit from home rule

‘Wake-up call’: Why some say DuPage County could benefit from home rule

DuPage County officials could revisit a discussion of whether to pursue home-rule powers in light of a controversial measure that emerged in Springfield to save public transit from a massive budget shortfall.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 11, 2025 at 8:46 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Rodeo thrills, fests, Highland Games, folk stars, jazz, wine events in DuPage and Cook

5 Things to Do: Rodeo thrills, fests, Highland Games, folk stars, jazz, wine events in DuPage and Cook

Spring amps up the fun with milestone celebrations and a headlining turn by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Father's Day Sunday as part of a Jazz & Wine Fest in Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

By 5 Things to Do in DuPage and Cook Counties●
June 11, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Three men accused of traveling to meet minor for sex at Downers Grove hotel: prosecutors

Three men accused of traveling to meet minor for sex at Downers Grove hotel: prosecutors

Three men have been charged with traveling to meet a minor at a Downers Grove motel for sexual purposes, prosecutors said.

By Bob Rakow●
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers

Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers

A staple in the downtown Downers Grove restaurant community has closed its doors after two decades

By Cathy Janek●
June 10, 2025 at 5:15 pm CDT

League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn denied entry into community’s Fourth of July parade

League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn denied entry into community’s Fourth of July parade

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn (LWVGE) has been denied entry into the Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July parade, according to a news release.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 10, 2025 at 10:30 am CDT

Photos: Downers Grove celebrates Pride Fest
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Photos: Downers Grove celebrates Pride Fest

Downers Grove Pride Fest was held at Fishel Park on Saturday June 7, 2025 in Downers Grove.

By Erica Benson for Shaw Local News Network●
June 10, 2025 at 8:08 am CDT

Fighting for the right to die: Terminally ill Lombard woman continues to push for medical ‘aid in dying’ bill

Fighting for the right to die: Terminally ill Lombard woman continues to push for medical ‘aid in dying’ bill

A terminally ill Lombard woman continues push Illinois lawmakers to approve a medical ‘aid in dying’ bill

By Alicia Fabbre Daily Herald Media Group●
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

St. Laurence fights back, eliminates Montini 6-2 in Benedictine Supersectional

St. Laurence fights back, eliminates Montini 6-2 in Benedictine Supersectional

The magical postseason run by the Montini softball team came to a heartbreaking end Monday at the Class 3A Benedictine Supersectional at the hands of St. Laurence.

By Bill Esbrook – Daily Herald Media Group●
June 09, 2025 at 9:41 pm CDT

‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

A group of Downers Grove residents used Tuesday's Village Council meeting to chastise commissioners for their behavior at the May 20 meeting when they rejected Mayor Bob Barnett's nomination of Commissioner Martin Tully as mayor pro tem

By Bob Rakow●
June 08, 2025 at 8:23 pm CDT
Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

By Jake Griffin Daily Herald Media Group and Steve Zalusky - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 08, 2025 at 10:44 am CDT
Bolingbrook police say Lombard man charged after punching officer

Bolingbrook police say Lombard man charged after punching officer

A 22-year-old Lombard man was charged with aggravated battery after allegedly punching a Bolingbrook police officer in the head.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
June 07, 2025 at 6:28 pm CDT

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Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala commits to Illinois

Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala commits to Illinois


5 Things to Do: Rodeo thrills, fests, Highland Games, folk stars, jazz, wine events in DuPage and Cook

5 Things to Do: Rodeo thrills, fests, Highland Games, folk stars, jazz, wine events in DuPage and Cook


Three men accused of traveling to meet minor for sex at Downers Grove hotel: prosecutors

Three men accused of traveling to meet minor for sex at Downers Grove hotel: prosecutors


Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers

Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers


League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn denied entry into community’s Fourth of July parade

League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn denied entry into community’s Fourth of July parade


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