Veggie Fest celebrates vegetarian food and features an international food court, food demonstrations, guest speakers and live music. Admission is free.

Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash in Lisle, where one of the two vehicles involved left the road and struck a house.

Some neighbors of Benet Academy in Lisle are raising concerns about a proposal to renovate and modernize the school’s Baumgartner-Gilbert Stadium.

A fascinating and immersive dive into a magnificent period of Japanese art and culture is as close as Glen Ellyn.

Protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Lisle to stand against President Donald Trump's policies as part of the "No Kings Day' of demonstrations.

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.

Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later; others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.

The Arboretum’s Children’s Garden celebrates its 20th anniversary with free family-friendly programming for all ages and abilities.

One person is dead and another one injured after an early morning crash on Interstate 88 near Lisle

Thousands of people turned out Sunday afternoon to participate in the Hands Across Chicagoland protest, a demonstration against the Trump administration that stretched along Ogden Avenue from Aurora to Chicago

Teams from Aurora Christian, Beecher, Dwight, Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Kankakee-McNamara, Lisle, Momence, Newark, Marquette, Seneca, Indian Creek, Somonauk, Westmont, Wilmington and Yorkville all competed during the Class 1A Sectional track meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Seneca High School.

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.

Streator defeated Lisle 8-2 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Streator High School.

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.

Downers Grove North High School senior Colin Finn earned a free ride to college as a recipient of the Chick Evans Scholarship

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

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

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

Joliet native Brother Ed Arambasich championed firefighters and likened their service to that of the Franciscans. He also served as a critical incident debriefing chaplain at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.

Pre-trial release was denied for two Naperville individuals accused of robbing a Lisle convenience store at knifepoint and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank, prosecutors said.

A “Tesla Takedown” drew more peaceful protesters than expected Tuesday in Lisle.

A proposal to outsource custodial, maintenance and grounds services in Community High School District is being questioned

Two individuals died Sunday night in a fatal crash in Woodridge, authorities said.

One Book, One Town returns to Downers Grove March 5-13 and will feature special events sponsored by EQuality Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Public Library

Eclectic entertainment and attractions spice the Valentine's Day weekend across the suburbs.

Barbershop harmony-style quartets bring roses and romance as they convey ‘I love you’ in a song.

A federal jury has convicted the getaway driver in a string of bank robberies in Lisle, Westmont and neighboring suburbs starting in 2021.

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.

An Aurora man was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison prison for robbing a Lisle Verizon store at gunpoint has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, prosecutors said.

Holiday light shows and shopping markets in Geneva, Aurora, Joliet, Lemont, Ottawa shine bright with festive fun this month.

The cause of a Thursday morning fire at the Four Lakes residential complex near Lisle remains under investigation, authorities said.

Whether you can get away for an afternoon or an entire weekend, here are some destinations to help get you started.

One of the longest-serving mayors in DuPage County won’t seek reelection, a village president has stepped down, and another incumbent is running against five challengers.

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle will host its breathtaking holiday light exhibit "Illumination" from Saturday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Democratic incumbent Candice Adams was leading comfortably late Tuesday in the race for DuPage County circuit court clerk against Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang.

DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk.

Artist couple Fez and Heather BeGaetz are creating a larger-than-life white-tailed deer, dragonfly, sandhill crane, fox squirrel and brittle button snail for their arboretum exhibition, “Vivid Creatures: An encounter with colorful forest friends,” opening in May.

District 99 will hold an informational session about school board membership in October

Streator defeated Lisle 41-13 on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Doug Dieken Field in Streator.

Lisle faces Streator in Week 6 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor J.T. Pedelty will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Republican incumbent state Rep. Amy Grant of Wheaton is being challenged again by her crosstown Democratic rival Jackie Williamson

The upcoming season of “Illumination” will feature a new tree-centric display in the arboretum’s Grand Garden and a new sensory-friendly night set for Dec. 3.

Downers Grove North High School senior Taylor Florey is battling bone cancer in her knee, and GoFundMe account has been set up to help pay her medical costs.

Communities across DuPage County will observe the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies.

Seneca shut out Lisle 40-0 on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at Seneca High School. Check out photos from freelance photographer Katy Arnold.

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday in a crash in Lisle

Vitas Matulyauskas has been fighting some relief from the “noise torture” emanating from the pickleball courts near his Lisle home and has asked village trustees to declare the pickleball courts at Abbeywood Park a “public nuisance.

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is more than just trees. Check out the many gardens, trails, art exhibits and a new mini-golf course.

A Chicago man was arrested on charges alleging he shot a Naperville man and stole his cash while fighting with him over his settlement money.