DuPage County

Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Lemont.

A Downers Grove has switched careers and bought a franchise of Caring Transitions, which assists people in downsizing and relocation.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

A Woodridge man died Thursday night after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Naperville.

A Chicago man who was on parole when he was accused of multiple thefts – including stealing Christmas presents from a Crystal Lake church – pleaded guilty Wednesday to burglary from a vehicle.

Make Music Wheaton — a jam-packed day of free concerts around town - will feature more than 70 performances, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Ssturday

Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus has been recognized as a Carnegie Research University

The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will host its annual Used Book Sale from June 26 to 29 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road

Pete Wilt will be missed by those he trained as well as his colleagues at the Downers Grove Park District's fitness center

Rock bands take the stage as festivals and concert series unfold across the suburbs, complemented by cruise nights, Wheaton Drama's new show, a spotlight on rarely seen artworks and an antiques sale fundraiser.

Elmhurst University has announced that Keri Anne Alioto as its new vice president of student affairs.

Downers Grove’s annual Rotary Grove Fest kicks off on Thursday in the downtown area

With no funding fix yet from the General Assembly, Metra leaders are wrapping their heads around a grim 2026 that could involve major cuts in service.

A Woodridge man donated a kidney to a former enabling him to get the organ he desperately needed.

A Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection to dozens of catalytic converters reported stolen between 2021 and 2022 in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, authorities said

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

A group of residents who live in an unincorporated area west of Downers Grove are protesting a daycare center proposed for Maple Avenue near their neighborhood

A Cook County man accused of threatening a woman and hijacking a vehicle from a Villa Park Taco Bell in April will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

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.