Glen Ellyn’s newly renovated playground is the first of its kind in Illinois -- it’s made from recycled ocean waste, including fishing nets.

Bond was set at $250,000 Tuesday for an Oswego man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.

DuPage County board members this week voted to eliminate transportation impact fees.

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek has come under fire for unpaid bills totaling $180,520.

The Downers Grove Park District's lineup will provide entertainment paired with food trucks Tuesday evenings all summer long in the heart of town, beginning May 23.

Outgoing Downers Grove Commissioners Rich Kulovany and Nicole Walus were praised for their service at the April 18 council meeting.

Wilder Park’s open green space will grow following the approval to demolish the former Lizzadro Museum building this summer.

“Superheroes in Wilder Park,” a preview of an upcoming Elmhurst Art Museum exhibit, will feature life-sized superhero sculptures during the outdoor arts festival May 6 and 7.

Students at College of DuPage will pay $4 more per credit hour starting with the upcoming fall semester.