Uncensored reactions on the Chinese internet mirrored the official government stance that the U.S. was hyping up the situation.

Bond has been set for the former parish president of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church who is charged with stealing approximately $700 from church donations, authorities said.

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Oak Trace senior living community residents assembled care packages for active service members at the Downers Grove facility as part of their Hearts and Heroes program. Jackie Raschke, supervisor of lifestyles at Oak Trace, launched the initiative, explaining that it is a way to make military members receive a token of love and appreciation for Valentine’s Day.  “There are so many people volunteering during the winter holidays. I wanted to keep the momentum going. This gave us a good opportunity to keep volunteering and giving back,” she said. Over the course of several weeks, items were collected by residents, their family members, staff and area students. These individuals also created beautiful Valentine’s Day cards to accompany gift packages that will be sent to military service people.

Jim Slusher will lead a discussion about ideas for election reform

One webinar will explore how self-care and mindfulness empower youth, and a second, offered only in Spanish, offers strategies to help communicate with teens about self-respect, dating relationships and other important topics.

A community forum set for this weekend in Western Springs will shine the spotlight on diversity and inclusion.

An Oak Brook-based real estate firm has purchased a downtown Wheaton apartment complex near the old DuPage County courthouse.

The Downers Grove Ice Festival will be held Feb. 3-5 in the downtown area.

The Lombard landmark is closing, the latest old-school roller rink to go the way of drive-in movie-theaters and bowling alleys.