Illinois State Police have announced an increase in traffic safety checks throughout northern Illinois counties for the month of July.

A fire Thursday at a multi-unit residential building in Glen Ellyn remains under investigation, authorities said.

A Cook County man accused of threatening a woman and hijacking a vehicle from a Villa Park Taco Bell in April will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

The Lombard Garden Club has selected three Glenbard East seniors as the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. Each graduating senior will receive $2,000 toward their college expenses.

The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation will hold its annual Fireworks from the Fishing Pier raffle.

Bethel Learning Center of Elmhurst has named Elizabeth Higgins as its new preschool director.

Elmhurst resident Margaret Battersby Black recently was installed as the third vice president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Glenbard High School District 87 Superintendent David Larson reflects on 13 years leading the school district. Larson will step away from the position on July 1.

Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Lemont.