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$400,000 bond set for Bolingbrook man accused of arson at Naperville Martial Arts studio
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for a Bolingbrook man accused of setting fire to a Naperville martial arts studio last month. A... — Updated 4/8/2021
Lisle Police investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash
On Wednesday, April 7, at 8:15 pm, Lisle Police responded to the intersection of Maple Avenue and Spring Bay Drive for a traffic crash involving a passenger vehicle and motorcycle. Upon arriving on the scene, officers found a male... — Updated 4/8/2021
Willowbrook Wildlife Center welcomes donations during busy Spring season
DuPage Forest Preserve District's Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn is seeking donations of supplies, food and gift cards to accommodate the influx of wildlife babies it car... — Updated 4/8/2021
Edward Foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships to student volunteers
The Edward Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to Edward Hospital student volunteers, who greet visitors, deliver flowers, transport patients and assist behind the... — Updated 4/8/2021
Downers Grove South High School Key Club Hosts Virtual Mustang Trot 5K Run/Walk
Downers Grove South High School Key Club is hosting a Virtual Mustang Trot 5k Run/Walk during the week of April 10-18 to support DuPagePads. Participants can choose any route,... — Updated 3/30/2021
Bond set at $150,000 for man charged with striking Sheriff's deputies in courtroom
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced today that bond has been set for a Willowbrook man accused of striking three DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies as they attempted to... — Updated 3/30/2021
Downers Grove North High School student named to IHSA All-State Academic Team
Downers Grove North High School senior Emmitt (Christopher) Thulin has been named to the Illinois High School Association's 2020-21 All-State Academic Team. He is one of 26... — Updated 3/26/2021
DuPage County Sheriff names 2020 Employee of the Year
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office 2020 Employee of the Year recognition was awarded Tuesday to Deputy Griselda Wester, a deputy serving in the Corrections Bureau. Deputy Wester... — Updated 3/23/2021
No Bull: DGN student is Journalist of the Year
Sam Bull, a senior at Downers Grove North High School, has been named the 2021 Illinois Journalist of the Year by the Illinois Journalism Education Association. He becomes the... — Updated 3/21/2021
Community Vaccine Clinic moves to fairgrounds
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced thatas of Feb. 10, the DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic will relocate to the DuPage County Fairgrounds located at... — Updated 3/3/2021
Lisle Police Department Sergeant Daniel Taylor receives NU Leadership Award
Lisle Police Sergeant Daniel Taylor has received the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety (formerly The Traffic Institute). The award was established in 1984 by Kreml, the... — Updated 1/27/2021
The Avery Coonley School teacher receives national recognition for tireless efforts to connect with students during the pandemic
Joe Schallmoser, a Downers Grove resident, has been teaching physical education at The Avery Coonley School for 16 years. During his time at the school, he has found creative ways... — Updated 1/14/2021
Armed Robbery leads to arrest of two women in Lisle
On Friday, December 11, 2020, just after 10:00 pm, Lisle Police responded to an armed robbery in the area of Four Lakes Drive and Eastlake Drive. The victim, a 25- year-old male... — Updated 1/14/2021
Dog, owner reunited after three years
When Debra Mejeur lost her dog, Lola, in October 2017, she never thought she would see her furry friend again. But thanks to a microchip, DuPage County Animal Services reunited... — Updated 12/10/2020
Village of Lisle continues support of business community, extends outdoor dining and drinking program
At a meeting held on September 21, 2020, the Lisle Village Board unanimously approved an extended outdoor dining and drinking program. The extension comes as the successful summer... — Updated 10/13/2020
Edward Foundation Charity Golf Tournament raises $403,000
The Edward Foundation raised $403,000 at its 27th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 31 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont. More than 300 golfers donated funds through sp... — Updated 9/29/2020
Get moving this fall with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge
This fall Edward-Elmhurst Health invites you to get outside and stay healthy with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge. The challenge will run from Sept. 14 – Nov. 9 and will... — Updated 9/24/2020
Edward Foundation's virtual BIG GIVE set for Oct. 22
The Edward Foundation’s annual gala will be a virtual event in 2020. The BIG GIVE will be available on phones, tablets and laptop/desktop computers on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. The event is the Foundation’s larg... — Updated 9/23/2020
DuPage County Approves $300,000 for Flu Vaccines for Uninsured Residents
he DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved spending $300,000 to partner with the DuPage Health Coalition to provide an influenza vaccination program for uninsured residents. The DuPage Health Coalition will develop the program and... — Updated 9/8/2020
DuPage County Awards $1 Million to Local Nonprofits
The DuPage County Board awarded a total of $1 million to 56 local nonprofits today through the DuPage County Human Services Grant Fund. The County Board created this fund to partner with local agencies that directly serve the... — Updated 7/14/2020
DuPage County Health Department reminds residents to pool safely this summer
Memorial Day weekend is here. Normally, this is the time of year when community and municipal pools open, however, COVID-19 restrictions are still in place which means a later than... — Updated 5/22/2020
The hunt is on – seven locations taking part in the "Beer Hunt"
Let the games begin. Seven of our local breweries and bottle shop want you to sign up to be a part of their Suburban Beer Hunt happening now. Skeleton Key Brewery (Woodridge) along... — Updated 5/22/2020
32 District 99 students earn National German Exam Recognition
District 99 students took the optional National German Exam in late 2019 and earned recognition for their performance. Fifteen students from North High and 17 students from South... — Updated 5/22/2020
K-9 Bella retires from DuPage County Sheriff's Office after nearly 12 years of service
One of the DuPage County Sheriff's Office's longest serving K-9 deputies turned in her badge Friday afternoon for a retirement life of belly rubs and uninterrupted sunbathing in... — Updated 4/25/2020
Dr. Kristin Tvrdik, Hinsdale Humane Society Medical Director, shares updates regarding pets
On Sunday, April 5, news was released that lions and tigers at the Bronx Zoo started showing respiratory signs, including a cough. The animals had been exposed to a zoo employee... — Updated 4/7/2020
