Downers Grove will host several family-friendly Halloween events to celebrate the season.

Downers Grove South senior Miah Wanserski finished tied for second, five shots back of champion Alli Wiertel of Oswego Co-Op, at the Class 2A state tournament held at Hickory Point in Forsyth. Meanwhile York's boys finished third in Class 3A and Wheaton Academy third in Class 2A.

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors have released a tentative operating budget that includes fare hikes of up to 15%.

A Carol Stream man accused of aggravated DUI and leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court date, prosecutors said.

Wheaton Academy's boys team has a three-shot lead and Wheaton Academy's Owen Coniaris is tied for the lead at the Class 2A state golf tournament after one round, Downers Grove South's Miah Wanserski is tied for fourth at the Class 2A girls tournament and York's boys are fourth.

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is once again providing opportunities for residents to make a difference in the community through the return of the Wheaton Gives Back program

A Bellwood man who led Villa Park police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance a DuPage County judge decided on Thursday.

Thousands of glass pumpkins will be on display at the Morton Arboretum from Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12.

Local pro-democracy group Indivisible DuPage is planning a day of protests Oct. 18 as part of a national No Kings effort.

Lantern Pizza in Downers Grove will hold a series of fall fundraisers in partnership with Downers Grove schools

Robert Duncan was appointed Monday to the Glen Ellyn Board of Trustees at a special meeting.

Lemont High School's drama club will feature “Little Women” for nightly shows from Oct. 16 to 18.

Elmhurst University celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3.

Hill Avenue between Prospect and Lorraine streets in Wheaton will be closed from approximately Oct. 7 through Oct. 20,

John Carter Cash, an award-winning producer, singer-songwriter and author and son of music icon Johnny Cash, will speak Oct. Oct 30 at Elmhurst University

llinois Street between Wheaton Avenue and West Street will be temporarily closed during daytime hours Oct. 9-10 while a contractor performs sewer repair on this block.

Saturday morning in the Pat Savage Invitational at Niles West, Montini senior Sydney Gertsen rolled to first place in the individual competition with a time of 17:29.39.

A Chicago man has been charged with secretly video recording another individual in the restroom at the Church of God, in Addison, prosecutors said.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 Commander Captain Patrick Manno announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during the month of September.

The Woodridge Celebration of Hispanic Heritage event has been canceled

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After serving as president for nearly four years, Amy Gassen is has stepped down. She will be replaced my Marty Acks.

Collin Adelsbach was cut as a freshman, played junior varsity as a sophomore, but on Wednesday, he became a regional champion as a senior. The York senior carded a 2-under 70 at the Class 3A Buffalo Grove regional, leading the Dukes to their first regional title since 2019.

Benet, which finished with the only score under par on the day at 284, received a pair of below par performances from Jack Quil, who finished 4-under at 68, and senior Caden Petersen (71). Sophomores Rory Neill (72) and Charlie Davis (73) closed out the top four for Benet.

The Downers Grove Historical Society invites the community to experience the Living Cemetery at the historic Main Street Cemetery, 5158 Main St.

DuPagePads will hold its 23rd annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast held from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets.

A Roselle man was found guilty Tuesday on all counts in the shooting of a woman in the head in July 2022 at a Roselle restaurant.

Wheaton police have arrested a suspect in an identity theft investigation that targeted multiple victims in Wheaton and the DuPage County area

The People’s Resource Center in Westmont is in need of volunteers

“So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope,” an exhibit on display at First Division Museum on the Cantigny campus in Wheaton. shows the comedian in a wartime, on-the-ground role

The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H clubs will host hands-on activities and provide opportunities for families to meet staff and volunteer leaders.

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton recently celebrated its 70th anniversary

A Villa Park man was in custody Saturday after pointing a loaded pistol at an Elmhurst resident outside the victim’s home, prosecutors announced.

"U.S. News and World Report" ranks Elmhurst University a top performers for social mobility

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A Carol Stream man has been charged with spray-painting profane graffiti on the Carol Stream Police Station and two nearby businesses, prosecutors said.

DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy has announced a balanced-budget plan that calls for new affordable housing efforts, supporting food pantries and a “stronger social service infrastructure.”

Brookfield Zoo is hosting an Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 28, while Cantigny in Wheaton is hosting their Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.

A Berwyn man accused of leading the Oak Brook and Aurora police departments on two separate high-speed chases Wednesday will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

Metra will test out its prototype Café Car - with tables, stools and booths and counters – on several lines this fall to see what riders think.

While Elmwood's Salvatore Labarbera took individual honors, it was Riverside-Brookfield and West Aurora who came out as the top teams at Wednesday's Upstate Eight Tournament.

Hinsdale Central sophomore Michael Jorski fired a career-best 65 to win the West Suburban Silver individual title by five strokes, while tournament team champion Lyons and the Red Devils shared the team conference title. Downers Grove South, led by Gabe Garron, won the Gold.

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission’s History of South Wheaton Parks ride, originally scheduled for Sept. 20, will now take place on Saturday

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard is giving up her seat in the state House to become a DuPage County Circuit Court judge.

Wheaton firefighters and paramedics will welcome the community to the Wheaton Fire Department Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27.

Fall color showstoppers are on display at Morton Arboretum

Dave Haring is set to retire from the Downers Grove Park District on Oct. 3, concluding a legacy of leadership, mentorship and community impact in the field of parks and recreation

Several DuPage County sheriff’s deputies were injured trying to detain a person inside the county courthouse Friday morning

State Rep. Anne Stava [D-Naperville] has obtained two state grants totaling $545,000  in support of the West Suburban Community Pantry

Protestors are protesting every night outside a Downers Grove hotel where ICE agents are staying