Glen Ellyn

The Glen Ellyn Park District will host an evening of fun and adventure at its family campout at 6:30 p.m. July 11 at Maryknoll Park.

The Glen Ellyn Park District will host a SportSwap event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 13, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center in partnership with Go Green Glen Ellyn.

Glen Ellyn celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Enjoy craft beer, wine and live music at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse.

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

This free community events will have activities and fun for the whole family.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

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

A former Dania furniture store, an old bank and some auto service shops had been fading into obsolescence near the border of Lombard and Glen Ellyn.

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.

Rock bands take the stage as festivals and concert series unfold across the suburbs, complemented by cruise nights, Wheaton Drama's new show, a spotlight on rarely seen artworks and an antiques sale fundraiser.

The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities in Phase 1 of the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.

The Glen Ellyn Park District has announced the return of Sensory Swim nights

Spring amps up the fun with milestone celebrations and a headlining turn by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Father's Day Sunday as part of a Jazz & Wine Fest in Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

From airplane- and train- themed restaurants to a retro cafe and more, here are some restaurants the whole family will love.

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn (LWVGE) has been denied entry into the Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July parade, according to a news release.

A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Summer concerts in Downers Grove, farmers markets, a major art exhibition and a stage comedy gem are happening this weekend.

Cream of Wheaton is June 5-8, while Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-16.

Downers Grove launches its Friday Night Live concert lineup, while Westmont is home to the Spring Fling Festival, Darien adds a carnival to the holiday weekend, and The Forge Lemont Quarries presents the Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest. Theater lovers are offered a trio of new offerings.

The Glenbard North High School Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Morton Arboretum unveils its latest whimsical sculptures, while classical orchestras and choirs along with a Taylor Swift tribute shake up the musical scene, native plants buoy the environment and a walking murder mystery takes a Japanese twist.

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.

Participants tried for a hole-in-one during the Ace Race disc golf event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Maryknoll Park in Glen Ellyn.

May Fest will bloom at Cantigny, while Wheaton separately plays host to a mac-and-cheese festival. Concerts will showcase folk and classical artists, while the game's afoot for "Miss Holmes Returns."

Pre-trial release was denied a Chicago woman accused of leading police on a chase from Bloomingdale to Lombard after an alleged retail theft Friday by her passenger.

Elmhurst pre-school teacher brings her career to a close after three decades

The College of DuPage hosted a STEMCON event on Saturday April 26, 2025 in Glen Ellyn. The event featured many hands-on activities and introduced the world of science, technology, engineering and math to people of all ages.

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.

Test your disc golf skills and aim for the ultimate prize at the Disc Golf Ace Race from 9 to 11 a.m. May 10, at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave. in Glen Ellyn.

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 Glen Ellyn Park District will host a variety of Easter activities

Two Glenbard East teachers have received a prestigious award from the Illinois State Board of Education

Glen Ellyn Park District to celebrate Earth Week

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.

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

Entertainer Jason Kollum performed his See a Juggler, Be a Juggler show on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at the Glen Ellyn Library.

While Glen Ellyn picked a new village president Tuesday, voters in several other DuPage County towns were in an anti-incumbent mood.

Voters determined this election who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, DuPage and Cook county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

DuPage County officials have outlined how they could encourage similar projects and promote more affordable housing throughout the county.

Residents invited to join Glen Ellyn Park District in Lake Ellyn clean up

College of DuPage has increased tuition rates annually since a pandemic-era freeze, and the upcoming fiscal year will be no different.

An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Multifamily housing is an issue in the Glen Ellyn village president's race

From glass collectibles to a celebration of women's history and art to concerts and theater, fun is in store in DuPage and Cook counties.

Plans for a 42-unit affordable housing development has been approved in Glen Ellyn

The the Glen Ellyn Park District is ready to celebrate with a diverse collection of events this March and April.

GPS speakers to discuss organizational skills, harnessing worry on Feb. 27

Muddassir Siddiqi will take the helm of the College of DuPage as the eighth president in school history, a role that has him returning to Illinois.