Westmont

A judge has sentenced a suburban bank robber to seven years and eight months in federal prison.

The 2025 Taste of Westmont was held July 10-13, 2025.

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

Three men have been charged with traveling to meet a minor at a Downers Grove motel for sexual purposes, prosecutors said.

The Westmont Race to the Flag 5K took place on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Ty Warner Park in Westmont.

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.

A motion was denied Friday to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing at gunpoint a postal carrier, prosecutors said.

Thousands of people are expected to line Ogden Avenue from Aurora to Chicago Sunday as part of the Hands Across Chicagoland demonstration to protest the Trump administration

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.

The Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (TECO) and the New Era Culture and Education Foundation hosted a special cultural event featuring performance by the internationally recognized Jhong Jheng Elementary School Suona and Drum Ensemble from Kinmen, Taiwan on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Westmont.

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

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list of suburban towns enacting a municipal 1% percent sales tax on groceries to replace a state-imposed tax set to be repealed at the start of next year.

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.

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

Robert Plowman: Overall, I am satisfied with the current state of the village and the direction it is heading. I am equally pleased that the mayor and the village board appear to be working collaboratively towards common goals

Gina Parrilli: I don’t have prior political experience, I believe that’s a strength. I’m running to represent residents.

Bruce Barker: I want to see more opportunities for resident input on major decisions and foster an increased line of communication between residents and local government.

Art work done on small canvasses by early childhood students through adults is on display at the Westmont Public Library.

The People’s Resource Center recently opened a a two-building campus in Wheaton

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of possessing more than 100 grams of illegal narcotics and leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.

From a stage musical to a Neil Simon comedy, to toys and kits for sale, to an internationally flavored restaurant week and Celtic melodies, fun awaits across the suburbs.

A variety of craft beers were served during the Westmont Park District's Winter Beer Festival Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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

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

The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has announced Kaili Harding as its new president.

A man who left an elderly woman on a senior home bus overnight during a cold spell has been found guilty of causing her death.

The death of Oswego and Westmont restaurateur Matthew Verde has left a void in both communities

Two local teens are delivering some holiday cheer to Christmas parties and get-togethers by entertaining the Grinch.

Residents and community members in Westmont celebrated the season with the annual Holly Days Frosty and Friends Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Westmont

A Westmont man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disseminating obscene materials as part of a plea deal that saw a more serious charge dismissed.

Westmont's Dan Lacy has relied his legal skills in military and civilian life alike

Westmont’s Andrew Monroe’s military career with the U.S. Army spanned more than 20 years and took him all over the world.

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.

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

During a recent interview with the Daily Herald on various issues, the two rivals for the 45th District state House seat chose their top priorities as the reasons voters should send them to Springfield.

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.

Downers Grove resident Christine Haldeman trims cats at Happy Cat Grooming in Westmont

Two new members of the Community High School District 99 faculty are coming home again as they return to the schools they once attended as students

A Westmont man accused of possessing a gun illegally modified to fire automatically has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

Westmont Trustee Frank Brady dies at 87

Seven residents of a Westmont nursing home were rescued early Wednesday morning

Residents throughout Westmont participated in community-wide garage sales Aug. 2-4, 2024.

The new downtown Westmont pocket park, located near the northeast corner of Cass Avenue and East Irving Street.

Community-wide mosquito abatement will take place in Westmont between dusk and dawn July 30.

Westmont’s National Night Out will be held Aug. 6 at Ty Warner Park

The Westmont Community Garage Sale is set for Aug. 2-4

The 2024 Taste of Westmont featured live music, a carnival for all ages and food vendors July 11-14, 2024.