Glen Ellyn

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

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.

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

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.

The College of DuPage board of trustees is expected to appoint a new school president during their meeting Thursday night.

Glenbard South High School will have a new principal starting this summer as part of a leadership shuffle.

Three couples renewed their wedding vows on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at Churchill Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Glen Ellyn. Sherry and William Bowne, married for 53 years, Richard and Christine Garcia, married for 55 years, and Marcia Whitney-Schenck and Robert Schenck have been married for 42 years.

Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week runs through March 2.

In the years since Stefania’s 2022 death from mental illness at age 28, her mother, Xristina Rahn, has worked to put a more complex, nuanced and hopeful message into a place where she says teens need it most — their schools.

This is a spectacular music tribute and full-scale production, honoring the King of Pop.

Indoor and outdoor winter pleasures await in DuPage and Cook counties, from multiple theater productions to the Downers Grove Ice Festival and a Chocolate Weekend at The Morton Arboretum.

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with a hilarious performance from The Second City.

Offering strategies for overcoming challenges is the subject of the next GPS Parent Series in Spanish

Registration for activities featured in the for the Glen Ellyn Park District’s 2025 Spring Playbook and Summer Camp Guide begin Feb. 1 for residents and Feb. 8 for non-residents.

The performance features Bennett’s iconic hits including “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Stranger in Paradise” and many more.

Child development experts to speak at upcoming Glenbard Parent Series seminar

Glenbard West Theatre will present a production of “Animal Farm” at 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in the Larry Shue Auditorium at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn

An upcoming GPS Parent Series forum will focus anyl and other opiates

The GPS Parent Series in Urdu will focus on warmth and connection in families at a Jan. 23 program

The Glen Ellyn Park District has announced its event schedule for late January and early February

"Native Gardens" runs Jan. 30 – March 2 at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus.

The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce will hold a chocolate, cheese and wine tasting event Feb. 7

Go Green Glen Ellyn will use a newly received grant to reduce single-use plastic waste