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Glen Ellyn native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeffrey Parker, a native of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Parker graduated in 20... — Updated 10/12/2023
Have a smashing good time composting pumpkins
AURORA, Ill. – Jack-o'-lanterns live a short, scary life. That is unless they are catapulted, hurled, or whacked into a compost pile after the spooky season is over! "Green your H... — Updated 10/12/2023
Blue Seas Med Spa raises $5,000 for Edward Foundation's Breast Program Fund
(Naperville, IL – Dec. 12, 2022) – Blue Seas Med Spa in Naperville has donated $5,000 to the Edward Foundation's Breast Program Fund. The team spent the month of October rai... — Updated 4/20/2023
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
North High School to Induct Three New Members Into Athletic Hall of Fame
North High School in Downers Grove will induct three new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place Saturday, January 7, 2023. The induction ceremony will... — Updated 1/6/2023
Chicago Juveniles Charged with Stealing Car from Villa Park Auto Repair Shop
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that Judge Anthony Coco has ordered that two Chicago juveniles accused of stealing a vehicle from a Villa Park auto repair s... — Updated 12/7/2022
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
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
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
DCM Wonder Clubs Extend Through the School Year
DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) worked in partnership with the Center for Success to deliver DCM Wonder Clubs, exceptional Arts and STEM programming designed to inspire students to... — Updated 9/28/2022
District 58 Board of Education earns 2022 School Board Governance Recognition
The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education earned the 2022 School Board Governance Recognition from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). District... — Updated 9/28/2022
Judge Orders Detention for Student Accused of Bringing Gun to School
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that a fourteen-year-old male West Chicago High School student has been accused of bringing a gun to school. The juvenile a... — Updated 9/26/2022
District 99 Students Receive Grant from the Illinois Press Foundation
Journalism students at South High School in Downers Grove received a 2022 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation and Illinois Farm Bureau. The $1,400 grant will be used to purchas... — Updated 9/19/2022
FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW MISSION, VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Fountaindale Public Library District is setting their sights on the future with the launch of a new mission, vision and five-year strategic plan to help guide t... — Updated 9/19/2022
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek Announces $585,000 Grant Approved To Expand Paving of Parking Lot at Fairgrounds
WHEATON, IL – DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announces that the DuPage County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot will be completely repaved in 2023 thanks to a $585,000 polling place accessibility grant from the Illinois State Boa... — Updated 9/19/2022
The Grand Garden opens at The Morton Arboretum Sept. 18
The Morton Arboretum will open its lush, colorful new 2-acre Grand Garden to the public at 1:00 p.m., Sept. 18, as part of its yearlong centennial celebration in 2022. Arboretum... — Updated 9/18/2022
Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Bob Schillerstrom For President Of Dupage Forest Preserve
Former US Senator Mark Kirk endorsed Bob Schillerstrom for DuPage County Forest Preserve President, Wednesday night, in front of a large group of supporters and friends. "I... — Updated 9/18/2022
Bond Set for Cook County Trio Charged with Burglary from Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack and Fleeing Authorities in a High-Speed Chase
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that bond has been set for a trio of individuals accused of stealing merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store near the O... — Updated 9/18/2022
Avelar Encourages Residents to Apply for Utility Bill Assistance
State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is reminding constituents in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for home energy services such as hea... — Updated 9/4/2022
Safe Suburbs Names Mazzochi Elected Official of the Year
Westmont, IL… State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is proud to announce Safe Suburbs USA recently named her Elected Official of the Year. “I am thankful for this award and am grateful that such organizations exist to... — Updated 9/4/2022
Bond Set at $250,000 for Woodridge Man Charged with Disarming Police Officer at Woodridge Target
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Brian Cunningham announced today that bond has been set for a Woodridge man accused of disarming a police officer after allegedly stealing merchandise f... — Updated 9/4/2022
Edward-Elmhurst Health: Elmhurst woman discovers BRCA gene, takes health into her own hands
Like most people, Mary Bis knew she wanted to live a long and healthy life, she just needed some additional measures to help get her health under control. Bis, 44, of Elmhurst, has... — Updated 10/6/2021
DuPage County Health Department announces Pool Safely Day on July 15 to promote water safety
On Thursday, July 15, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and more than 30 Illinois agencies and organizations will participate in the first annual Pool Safely Day to raise... — Updated 10/6/2021
Bond Set for Two Accused of Naperville Murder
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Interim Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for two individuals charged with first-degree murder following an altercation in a Naperville... — Updated 9/6/2021
