DuPage County

Eclectic activities feature a highly anticipated regional premiere at Drury Lane Theatre, bluegrass, ABBA tribute, magic show and a celebration of science and history with a local documentary presented at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

Revenue generated by all three golf courses run by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County totaled $8.38 million last year, the agency’s director of golf said Tuesday.

It's been a remarkable, hard-fought recovery for former village commissioner Rich Kulovany.

Laura Flamion has been named administrator of animal services at DuPage County's animal shelter

A school librarian in Wheaton is donating one of her kidneys to her best friend’s father.

Five players spiked at least four kills, four had aces, and three recorded blocks in Downers Grove North's 25-17, 25-17 nonconference victory over visiting Riverside-Brookfield.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

Ken Lerner will be recognized April 30 at the Downers Grove Historical Society's Historian of the Year

The niece of a man killed during a confrontation with Carol Stream police last year has pleaded guilty to making threats against officers during a protest over the deadly shooting.

A luxury home its owner calls a castle is for sale in Oak Brook.

The York boys water polo team took second place at New Trier at the 27th annual Best of the West boys water polo tournament.

After a disappointing loss to Oswego in Thursday’s pool play, the Benet volleyball team beat Metea Valley and St. Charles North on Saturday to win the Silver Division title at Wheaton Warrenville South's Tiger Classic.

A Lombard mom is one of thousands of Illinois parents opposed to proposed homeschool legislation

Scattered thunderstorms forecasted for Friday evening could bring large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service warned.

DuPage County offers college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential.

The Elmhurst History Museum has appointed Emma Marston as curator of education and public programs.

The Lombard Garden Club’s lilac sale, the Lilac Village, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. May 8 at Lilacia Park.

Special events range from The Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day Plant Sale and a production of "Our Town" at the MAC to live music, a showcase of jewelry artistry and an interactive exhibition on farming in DuPage County at the Elmhurst History Museum.

St. Viator scored early and often in a win over Wheaton Academy on Wednesday.

Wheaton officials are considering converting mostly empty office park into a multifamily housing development

A landscaper helped rescue a driver whose vehicle was submerged in a pond in Naperville.

Junior Izzy Barnhart led Wheaton to victory with a game-high four goals as the United snapped a three-game losing streak with their 10-6 win on Tuesday at St. Francis.

Four Cook County men have been charged with stealing from multiple Home Depot stores located in DuPage County, prosecutors said.

A Downers Grove South High School teacher pleaded not guilty Monday to sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a student.

Democrats made significant gains in township races across the suburbs during this month’s election.

A Woodridge woman has plead guilty to fraudulently applying for and receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) totaling about $28,408 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

No injuries were reported in a fire that caused significant damage to a Lombard house Saturday, officials said Monday.

A fire at a single-family home in Wheaton left it residents displaced and caused more than $300,000 in damage Sunday morning, city officials said.

A motion was denied Wednesday to detain pre-trial a Hanover Park cleaning woman charged with stealing more than $20,000 worth of jewelry from three clients’ homes, prosecutors said.

The Springfest boys volleyball invitational at Glenbard East on Saturday proved to be Glenbard West’s from the outset. Over five wins in as many matches, the Hilltoppers won every set and had an 88-point differential. It culminated with a 25-16, 25-22 win over West Aurora

This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Here are some of the egg hunts and other Easter events planned in the suburbs.

Resident season passes are on sale for the Adventure Falls Sprayground in Downers Grove

A new science department chair has been named at Downers Grove North High School

Author Walter Isaacson to lecture April 22 at Elmhurst University

An acclaimed guest violinist, a debut Spring Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and a winning fish fry and foreign film will be part of the fun.

In DuPage County, individuals can now send emergency text messages directly to 911 dispatchers when calling is not possible

Lemont junior Gabe Sularski, who led his team to a sectional final in his first year at the school, was named Class 3A First Team All-State by Illinois Media in voting released this week.

Wheaton has joined a growing list of suburban towns enacting a municipal 1% percent sales tax on groceries to replace a state-imposed tax set to be repealed at the start of next year.

Carol Stream resident Chuck Drungelo recalls near-fatal battle with COVID

The Illinois Department of Transportation had the authority to yank Oakbrook Terrace’s permit for red-light cameras near a popular mall, a state appellate court has decided.

Several new mayors and village presidents were elected across DuPage counties last week — some by defeating established incumbents.

Downers Grove police are investigating a string of commercial burglaries in its retail corridors.

Human remains found Nov. 12, 2024, on the Great Western Trail in Carol Stream have been positively identified through DNA analysis

Community members lined Ogden Avenue in Lisle on Saturday, April 5, 2025 near a Tesla dealership during a Hands Off Demonstration against President Trump and his allies.

The members of the Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance are taking a breather after decades of service to Downers Grove and are passing the torch of community activism.

The Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student wrote what police called a “memoir” about the matter on her phone.

Former Woodridge Mayorr Bill Murphy, who led Woodridge as mayor from 1981 to 2013, died March 30. He was 81.

Tony-winning best play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is part of a lineup that includes creating eye-catching gardens and enjoying live music for every taste in DuPage and Cook counties.

A motion was granted Wednesday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of firing a handgun at a Juneteenth celebration in unincorporated Willowbrook in 2023, prosecutors said.

DeAndre McCamey, assistant boys basketball coach at Montini for the past four seasons and a former player and assistant coach at St. Joseph under legendary coach Gene Pingatore, has been named the new head coach at Montini.