DuPage County

New pedestrian bridge planned for Maple Grove Forest Preserve near Downers Grove

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.

DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.

A Carol Stream business owner is urging DuPage County Board members to pay their bills.

One of two Chicago men accused of robbing an Addison gas station at gunpoint was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, prosecutors said.

Spring amps up the fun with milestone celebrations and a headlining turn by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Father's Day Sunday as part of a Jazz & Wine Fest in Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

DuPage County officials could revisit a discussion of whether to pursue home-rule powers in light of a controversial measure that emerged in Springfield to save public transit from a massive budget shortfall.

An eight-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near New Lenox has led to a shutdown of all westbound lanes and left one person in the hospital with injuries.

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

A staple in the downtown Downers Grove restaurant community has closed its doors after two decades

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn (LWVGE) has been denied entry into the Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July parade, according to a news release.

A group of Downers Grove residents used Tuesday's Village Council meeting to chastise commissioners for their behavior at the May 20 meeting when they rejected Mayor Bob Barnett's nomination of Commissioner Martin Tully as mayor pro tem

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

Glenbard West's latest Final Four appearance wasn't expected. It was earned. The Hilltoppers, making their 11th straight state appearance, finished runner-up Saturday with a 25-20, 25-20 loss to Marist in the state championship in Hoffman Estates.

With a state championship not possible, Wheaton Academy responded nicely to that disappointment claiming a 19-4 win in the third place game of the IHSA State Lacrosse tournament.

Wheaton Warrenville South dropped a quarterfinal round game to Lane Tech at the IHSA State Boys Volleyball Tournament on Friday, which marked the first time in state history a Chicago Public League team earned a win at the state tournament.

In a thrilling quarterfinal match at Hoffman Estates High School, Glenbard West secured its spot in the boys volleyball final four, showcasing resilience and skill as Charlie Clifford’s 14 kills helped overcome New Trier 25-21, 29-27.

A motion to revoke pre-trial release for a Downers Grove man newly charged with burglary and aggravated battery allegedly committed less than three hours after being discharged from the DuPage County Jail on burglary and retail theft charges, prosecutors said.

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.

The first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus this year in DuPage County, the DuPage County Health Department has confirmed.

Air quality alert issued for several northern Illinois counties; sensitive groups advised to take precautions outdoors.

The DG PrideFest, featuring food, entertainment, children's activities and community organizations, will be held Saturday at Fishel Park in Downers Grove

Greener Grove has grown from a small group of likeminded neighbors to a one of Downers Grove's impactful non-profit organizations in just a few years.

Wheaton Academy nearly let its hot start in the Benet boys lacrosse supersectional against Barrington on Tuesday at College of DuPage go to waste. But the Warriors found their footing again and came away with a 17-12 win.

Junior all-stater Simon Bratt made sure Wheaton Warrenville South would make an appearance at this weekend’s boys volleyball state finals at Hoffman Estates High School. Bratt’s 19 kills and 4 aces propelled the Tigers to a 25-12, 25-21 win over crosstown rival Wheaton North.

Tervor Martay responded by scoring three consecutive goals in a three-minute span to lift New Trier past Glenbard West 9-6 before a large and spirited crowd at the boys lacrosse supersectional Tuesday in Hoffman Estates.

The York girls lacrosse team played much better against two-time defending state champion Loyola on Tuesday but the Dukes' season came to an end with a 16-8 loss to the Ramblers in the Hoffman Estates Supersectional.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during May.

A man who killed a man during a drug deal in Hanover Park has been sentenced to life in prison

Legislation to save public transit from a $771 million budget shortfall passed the Illinois Senate Saturday but fizzled in the House, leaving concerns about massive cuts to Metra, Pace and the CTA.

A Colorado juvenile has been accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint in downtown Downers Grove last month.

Hinsdale Central claimed its fourth consecutive state title - and 29th overall - while Marmion's Benedict Graft placed second in 1A singles for the third year in a row.

Glenbard West avenged an earlier loss to York by winning the Conant Sectional championship Friday.

Senior Charlie Foley scored five goals to help Wheaton Academy get back to the supersectional with an 18-5 win over Benet on Friday in the Geneva Sectional championship.

York scored four goals in the final 2:56 of the first quarter en route to a 13-8 victory over Oak Park-River Forest in the Hoffman Estates Sectional championship Friday.

The Downers Grove Park District on Friday will name the recreation center in honor of long-time commissioner Cathy Mahoney

DuPage County Board members passed a resolution Tuesday authorizing the creation of a land bank as part of a push to expand affordable housing.

Summer concerts in Downers Grove, farmers markets, a major art exhibition and a stage comedy gem are happening this weekend.

A new plan to reform public transit that emerged Wednesday in the General Assembly would establish the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority in place of the Regional Transportation Authority and create one universal fare system.

A Bloomingdale man accused of attempting to rob at gunpoint a West Chicago gas station will remain in jail until at least his next court date, prosecutors said.

Ashley Poquette scored three goals Wednesday to spark the offense for Downers Grove North in an 11-7 win over Naperville North in the sectional semifinals.

A York Community High School history teacher and a Vietnam War veteran are raising money for a new memorial honoring the 114 graduates of the Elmhurst school who died while serving in the military since World War II.

A jury on Friday found Lawrence Grant, 41, formerly of Chicago, guilty of shooting a woman who was eight months pregnant while she was traveling on Route 83 in early 2022.

A former Bolingbrook music teacher whom school officials alleged referred to himself to students as the “sweetest daddy of all time” has surrendered to police after he was charged with battery of a minor.

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

Stevenson rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Lyons 6-5 for the school's third consecutive girls state water polo championship. Meanwhile, York's boys team took third and the girls took fourth.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has completed a roughly $6.5 million project to improve the Danada House in Wheaton

York's tennis team won its second consecutive sectional title but only after a third tiebreaker with Glenbard East was needed at the Class 2A Willowbrook Sectional.

A second teen has been charged with robbing a woman at gunpoint in downtown Downers Grove last month, prosecutors said.

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.