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Elmhurst Hospital maintains straight-A record in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Leapfrog Group has awarded Elmhurst Hospital with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the 22nd consecutive time, recognizing it as one of the only 22 hospitals in the country and... — Updated 2/20/2023
Young Artists Show Off Their Work At Museum Gallery Opening
On Friday, November 11, DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) opened a new Good Show! Gallery featuring the artwork of five, second grade classrooms from Steeple Run Elementary School in... — Updated 2/20/2023
Joliet West Band, Choir and Orchestra Students Selected to ILMEA District I Ensembles
Twelve Joliet West Band, Choir, and Orchestra students were selected to the Illinois Music Education Association District I Ensembles. The students auditioned in October by... — Updated 12/12/2022
Four District 86 Students Win First Place Awards in Joliet Fire Department Contest
JOLIET, October 14, 2022 -- Congratulations to the four Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who were first winners in the 2022 Joliet Fire Department Fire Safety Poster... — Updated 12/12/2022
Man Charged with First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault for Northbrook Homicide
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 49-year-old man now faces first-degree murder charges for beating his roommate to death in Northfield Township, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced toda... — Updated 12/12/2022
Romeoville Officially Opens New Look Lake Strini
A quarry strike, pandemic, and supply chain issues may have delayed the completion of renovations to Lake Strini, but the results were worth the wait. The official ribbon cutting of... — Updated 12/12/2022
Bond Denied for Man Accused of Opening Fire at Yorktown Mall
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for a man accused of opening fire at the Yorktown Mall last weekend. Ronald Grundy, 22 (d.o.b. 2... — Updated 11/18/2022
DuPage County Launches 211
On Nov. 15, DuPage County launched 211 – a free, confidential information and referral service that will provide a central access point to local health and human services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Beginning Nov. 15, the 2... — Updated 11/18/2022
Oakton Community College Empty Bowls event, Dec. 3, to support local food pantries
Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and take home beautifully handcrafted bowls while supporting local food pantries at Oakton Community College’s upcoming Empty Bowls event. This year’s Empty Bowls event tak... — Updated 11/18/2022
Bond Set at $100,000 for Postal Carrier Charged with Stealing Checks Intended for Others on His Route
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that a postal carrier has been charged with Identity Theft for allegedly stealing more than one hundred checks intended for o... — Updated 11/14/2022
"Gifts for Guardians" Program Seeks Donations of Gifts for Children to Provide Their Parents, Guardians During Holidays
JOLIET-"Gifts for Guardians," a program that gives children the opportunity to select gifts for their parents and other guardians during the holiday season, is seeking donations of... — Updated 11/7/2022
Worth Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
COOK COUNTY, IL – A Worth man is heading to prison and must register as a sex offender as a result of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Internet Crimes Against C... — Updated 11/7/2022
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Invited to Illinois Music Education Association Junior High Music Festival
Congratulations to Hufford Junior High students: Daniel Cruz, Esbayde Gonzalez, and Washington Junior High students: Andelise Carlson and Rocco Jones who were selected to represent... — Updated 11/7/2022
Joliet Public Schools District 86 Announces New School Board Member
JOLIET, November 3, 2022 –The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors appointed Jesse Smith to fill the vacant school board east side seat. Mr. Smith was one o... — Updated 11/7/2022
"The Music of World War I" webinar set for Nov. 12
As part of their recognition of Oswego area veterans with their annual "Remembering Our Veterans" exhibit, the Little White School Museum will host a special webinar on "The Music... — Updated 11/7/2022
Illinois Dentists Provide Veteran Care Statewide in November
SPRINGFIELD – Dozens of Illinois dentists are showing veterans they care about their smiles in November by providing free treatment throughout the month. Members of the Illinois State Dental Society statewide are opening their offi... — Updated 11/7/2022
Joliet Central High School Holds 10th Annual Veterans Ceremony Nov. 10
On Thursday, November 10, Joliet Central High School will honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces at its 10th annual Veterans Ceremony. This hour-long... — Updated 11/1/2022
Joliet Central High School Inducts 31 Students into Illinois Music Honors Society
Joliet Central High School recently inducted 31 students into their student chapter of the Illinois Music Honors Society. The Illinois Music Honors Society (ILMHS) is for Illinois... — Updated 11/1/2022
Kendall County 4-H member wins National 4-H Youth in Action Award
CHEVY CHASE, MD – Matias Habib, 17, of Sandwich (Kendall County), is the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award for Agriculture sponsored by Bayer through the National 4-H Council. Habib w... — Updated 10/17/2022
Rotary Club of Downers Grove to Host Annual Halloween Window Painting Event
On Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove and the Downtown Management Corporation will host its annual Halloween Window Painting Event in... — Updated 10/17/2022
Romeoville Reveals New Ornament Tradition
The Village of Romeoville is starting a new holiday tradition... Annual Village Ornaments. The concept was inspired by the White House ornament collection, which was started by... — Updated 10/17/2022
Senator Cappel partners with area officials to host Veterans Rights Seminar
ROMEOVILLE – The brave men and women who served our nation and safeguarded our freedom deserve gratitude and to know that once they come home, they will be supported. That's why S... — Updated 10/17/2022
Author of "The Traveling Mermaids of Starved Rock" to be Part of Utica Fall Festival
Jill Duchnowski, author of the children's book, "The Traveling Mermaids of Starved Rock", will be reading from her book at the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center, 248 Canal Street,... — Updated 10/17/2022
Rep. Manley, Sen. Loughran Cappel to Host Community Shred Day
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in t... — Updated 10/10/2022
Hug Officially Announces 2023 Council Candidacy
Current Joliet District 1 City Councilman, Larry Hug, formally announced his run for reelection after pulling petitions at city hall Monday. "I am honored to be chosen by my fellow... — Updated 10/10/2022
