Westmont’s new PetPawlooza event, which celebrates all things pet-related, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 at Veterans Memorial Park

Wheaton public works crews have been in the community clearing roads and removing downed trees and limbs since Monday afternoon after a portion of the city experienced severe winds.

Lyons Township High School recently named its April South Campus Students of the Month

While some movement in a school district’s teaching staff is normal, poor teacher retention hurts student achievement and hits districts financially, studies show. It can cost nearly $12,000 to recruit, hire and train a new teacher.

Longtime Elmhurst community leader Ralph Pechanio has been named the recipient of the 2026 Darrell Whistler Special Service Recognition Award, the city’s highest recognition for volunteer service

As tornadoes hit Northern Illinois, millions are turning to livestreaming weather creators instead of traditional forecasts — raising new questions about how people stay safe

The GPS Parent Series will host a first-of-its-kind, two-part virtual event on May 5 featuring author and science journalist Catherine Price, with back-to-back sessions designed separately for adults and students to address the impact of screen use on youth well-being

High turnover can mean instability for teachers, making it harder for them to improve student outcomes, research shows. How does your school compare?

Michael Gianatasio has been named the new executive director of the Downers Grove Park District