Two former Wheaton College football teammates drowned in Lake Michigan over the weekend, including one who also played at Yorkville High and was a coach and mentor in the area and newly married.

Illinoisans are finding a variety of ways all summer to celebrate this milestone year in our nation’s history.

A DuPage County judge allowed the pretrial release of a Plainfield man charged with using a racist slur against a Black child and it was not the first time he called someone that slur, prosecutors said.

This weekend full of music and creativity will offer free concerts in parks, shops and more, inviting the community to celebrate the arts in Wheaton.

The free concerts are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park in Wheaton.

The single-family residence located at 1222 Champion Forest Court in Wheaton was sold on May 13, for $1.18 million, or $326 per square foot.

The single-family home located at 123 South Blanchard Street in Wheaton was sold on May 12, for $1.33 million, or $303 per square foot.

The Wheaton St. Francis girls soccer lost to Morton 4-1 Friday afternoon at North Central College in Naperville in an IHSA Class 2A state semifinal matchup to decide who moves on to the championship match.

The special dinner and comedy night package is set for Tuesday, June 16 in downtown Wheaton.

To highlight outstanding contributions to the Wheaton community, the city’s Community Relations Commission recently presented nine Wheaton residents with 2026 Good Citizens Awards

The Oswego Village Board this week approved a $232,716 revolving loan and a $40,000 economic development incentive award for Billy Bricks of Oswego LLC.

Fran Rouse has opened a second Stonehouse store in downtown Wheaton

Memorial Day parades, services and observances will be held throughout DuPage County to pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.

A 21-year-old Chicago man is facing three felony DUI charges following a crash on I-290 Sunday afternoon that killed a Wheaton man.

A young Wheaton mom never expected a melanoma diagnosis, and now she's spreading the word to others to protect their skin.

Upcoming events include the Spritz Stroll, the return of Innovator Hale Street Tents and more!

St. Francis High School of Wheaton has been inducted into the Sports Faith International Hall of Fame

Wheaton public works crews have been in the community clearing roads and removing downed trees and limbs since Monday afternoon after a portion of the city experienced severe winds.

Piper, a Batavia Great Dane, has given birth t0 an unusually large litter of 19 puppies.

Students from several DuPage County high schools recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Sustainable Design Challenge by displaying their green building projects to the public at DuPage County’s Administration Building in Wheaton.

The wood-fired pizza restaurant and its Moo Joe’s ice cream shop is opening in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

The city of Wheaton has introduced its new Blue Envelope Program to help make interactions with law enforcement calmer, clearer and more supportive for individuals on the autism spectrum or with special needs.

Col. Robert McCormick's business acumen and interest in history both are reflected at his former home at Cantigny in Wheaton following a roughly multiyear, $15 million renovation.

Wheaton’s Commission on Aging invites residents to help honor the community’s seniors by celebrating their experiences and telling their stories through the Wheaton Senior Stories: Honoring Our History Program

Wheaton enacted some common-sense measures to protect the safety of cyclists, riders, pedestrians and drivers, while setting some minimum requirements for vehicles capable of higher speeds

A north Wheaton intersection has been a four-way stop since earlier this year, and city leaders say they prefer that traffic calming measure over other potential alternatives proposed by a consultant

A fire that took a heavy toll on the gift shop at Wheaton Nurseries

A delegation of Illinois mayors say they experienced “pinch me” moments during their trip to the Vatican, marked by a 45-minute private audience with Chicago native son Pope Leo XIV.

A West Chicago man is facing multiple charges after being involved in a high-speed chase with police, prosecutors said

CASA of DuPage County will host its annual Golf Outing May 11 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, bringing together community members for a day on the course in support of vulnerable children who have experienced abuse or neglect

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

Enjoy tastings of 10 locally-crafted margaritas and fruity sangrias at participating downtown Wheaton businesses.

Improper use of a grill appears to have caused a Wheaton fire that broke out about 4:22 p.m. Friday on the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. The blaze left the 30-unit apartment building uninhabitable

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, the city of Wheaton and the Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission are seeking community submissions for a logo representing Wheaton’s celebration of America 250

Democratic and Republican voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide which DuPage County Board candidates will move on to the general election in November

Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission invites the community to its annual Recycling Extravaganza & Paper Shredding Event with SCARCE from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 11 at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton

Target is launching a baby department shopping experience this month in only nine locations in Illinois.

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans to grow with a four-story apartment building in downtown Wheaton for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Wheaton's Community Relations Commission is seeking nominations for the city's 2026 Good Citizens Awards through March 31.

Sample a variety of wines and cheese at participating downtown Wheaton businesses Saturday, Feb. 28.

Wheaton police are investigating an apparent “swatting” call that brought a law enforcement presence to Wheaton North High School Friday

Wheaton police are responding to Wheaton North High School to conduct an investigation regarding an alleged threat called in about the school, authorities said

Wheaton College looked “Faithfully Forward” when school leaders set a new bar for the aptly named fundraising campaign

Necessary repairs to the West Street railroad crossing in Wheaton will require it to be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23.

The Downtown Wheaton Association has been awarded a $30,000 Tourism Marketing Partnership Program grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The matching grant supports initiatives that strengthen tourism across the state of Illinois

Ben McAdams on a top priority for the district: Investing more in public healthcare and healthcare infrastructure to make it affordable for Illinoisans. Read McAdams' full election questionnaire here

Funding for a traffic light at what residents say is a dangerous intersection could be coming soon, an Illinois state legislator said at a community meeting in Glen Ellyn on Sunday

A 3,668-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2010, has changed hands.

Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.

The Stonehouse Market store is coming to downtown Wheaton