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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.

Six people are in custody after Downers Grove police say a woman was the victim of an armed robbery Tuesday night.

Tio’s Donuts in Joliet will officially open Thursday with a ribbon cutting.

The General John Stark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently named its DAR Community Service Award recipients: Tauyna Eckman, Kurt Thurmaier, and Jeanine Thurmaier

On May 1, generosity takes center stage as Give DeKalb County returns for its twelfth year. There are multiple ways to give

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert April 25 featuring the Northern Illinois University’s Suzuki Strings.

The DeKalb County History Center will partner with the University of Illinois Library’s Rare Book Department to host a “Flavors of the Past: A Culinary Journey Through Time” program as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library will host a used book sale Friday and Saturday to support the library’s facilities, services and resources.

Adults and teens can donate and shop for craft supplies during a craft swap Wednesday held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase and Spring Show for residents to connect with local organizations and businesses. Here's what to know about Thursday's event

The Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17. The museum will host 11 concerts during the season.

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

The Illinois Education Association Retired-Three Rivers chapter will hold a program at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building on April 23 titled “Alcohol Facts and Fun” led by senior certified addictions counselor Michael Haines.

A Georgia man is facing federal charges for threatening a spiritual mission based in West Chicago.

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.

The Sycamore Parks Foundation recently announced the launch of its “Play It Forward” initiative, designed to eliminate financial barriers and expand recreation access and wellness for community members.

Akima Beauty salon and spa is now open in downtown Joliet

Two charity funds which benefit the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are now under the oversight of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The Sycamore Education Foundation recently named Virginia Sherrod, Wright B. George, and Chad McGehee as the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The University of Illinois Extension will host two Four Seasons Gardening webinar sessions this spring.

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

The DeKalb Township will partner with state Sen. Sue Rezin’s, R-Morris, office to host an I-PASS event on May 1 for residents to recycle, return, and swap I-PASS Transponders. The event will be appointment-only from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are allowed from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Resource Bank N.A. recently hired five new employees at various DeKalb County branches.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center recently received four awards from the Illinois Association of Museums, including for the homestead's celebration of the 100th anniversary of "The Winner" barbed wire patent.

Members of the Downers Grove Village Council Tuesday lauded outgoing commissioners Danny Glover and Greg Hose who are stepping down from the council

First Lutheran Church in DeKalb will host a steak dinner at a local grocery store on April 24 with proceeds benefiting several area service organizations.

School districts should conduct the most thorough background checks available when hiring new employees, columnist Tom Weitzel mantains

The city of DeKalb and the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission is accepting applications for the 2025 Paint-A-Plug program. The Paint-A-Plug program encourages artists to create fire hydrant artwork.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor request forms for the 2025 DeKalb farmers market season.

The funeral for Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. of Joliet was held Friday morning, April 18, 2025. Residents came out to pay their respects along the procession route. Dueñez was one of four U.S. Army soldiers who died in March when their armored vehicle sunk in a bog during a training mission in Lithuania.

Residents ages 15 and older can learn how to stop bleeding wounds during a presentation on April 22 at the DeKalb Public Library.

Adults and teens can attend a class at the DeKalb Public Library to learn how to make their own websites. The class is April 21

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

Kishwaukee College recently named Tanisha Jones-Robinson as the winner of the college’s 2025 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest and Hilda Osei as the 2025 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

Looking for something to do this upcoming Easter weekend in DeKalb County? Check out some ideas here, along with previews for local family-friendly events to expect this spring.

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

Lemont High School senior Matthew Bechtlofft earned his first state championship in the graphic design competition at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference

The Hope United Methodist Church men’s club hosts a free breakfast on Saturday and the club's president Larry Wilkinson invites the community to come out.

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

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Teen Job Fair on April 19 for ages 14 to 18.

Jubilee Artisans in DeKalb will host an opening reception for its “Fundamentals of Foundations” exhibition on April 19. All are welcome.

The DeKalb Park District will offer camps and summerlong programs for children ages 3 to 18 from May 27 through Aug. 8.

Get the family out for Easter egg hunts and free photos with the Easter Bunny in the Joliet area this weekend.

The DeKalb Public Library will partner with NIU STEAM to host a Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night for teens as part of its monthly STEM Cafe program.

Donors who give to the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s endowment funds can now qualify for a 25% Illinois income tax credit.

DeKalb County government has settled a lawsuit filed against private buyers who backed out of a planned $8.3 million sale of the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, records show.

The DeKalb County Chief County Assessment Office is reminding qualifying area residents to file Senior Homestead Exemptions, made available to those 65 or older.

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

Legislation that recently passed the Illinois House bans specific mascots and logos related to Native American names and imagery. The legislation would require Illinois K-12 schools with these mascots to replace them.