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A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat said the U.S. should close its borders to all would-be immigrants until reforms are enacted.
The single-family residence located at 453 Anthony Street in Glen Ellyn was sold on Feb. 2, for $2.05 million, or $371 per square foot.
Guests will enjoy live entertainment by Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, as well as interactive games, arts and crafts, face painting, nature-based activities and more.
The inaugural Junior Board of the Glen House Food Pantry is hosting its first fundraising event
A group of supports gathered in Glen Ellyn Sunday to cheer on suburban speedskaters Ethan Cepuran and Sarah Warren
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recently secured more than $9 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District through government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives
The Glen Ellyn Park District has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
The GPS Parent Series will present “Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing” with psychologist and learning expert Dr. Ellen Braaten at noon and 7 p.m., via Zoom, on Feb. 19
Glen Ellyn speed skater Ethan Cepuran Cepuran won a bronze medal as a member of the speed skating team at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. He hopes for more success in Milan at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Lynn LaPlante: I’m running to lead a government that will be fiscally responsible AND make critical investments in community services for the most vulnerable members of our community
Funding for a traffic light at what residents say is a dangerous intersection could be coming soon, an Illinois state legislator said at a community meeting in Glen Ellyn on Sunday
The Rev. James Shannon, pastor of Peoples Community Church in Glen Ellyn, will present “The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Intercultural Lecture at Elmhurst University
The Glenbard High School District 87 board of education is seeking applicants for a vacant seat
The single-family residence located at 843 Crescent Boulevard in Glen Ellyn was sold on Jan. 6, for $1.3 million, or $488 per square foot.
Lincoln Bode of Glen Ellyn is participating in the 777 World Marathon Challenge — seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
A 2,632-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1938, has changed hands.
A 2,082-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1948, has changed hands.
Four individuals have been charged this week with fleeing and eluding police in unrelated incidents, a crime that has sharply increased over the past few years, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn cares for wounded animals of all kinds in real time
Both concerts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at First Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn.
The single-family residence located at 707 Revere Road in Glen Ellyn was sold on Dec. 23, 2025, for $1.31 million, or $412 per square foot.
A 2,786-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1953, has changed hands.
A single-family residence located at 211 Crest Road in Glen Ellyn has a new owner since Dec. 22, 2025.
The GPS Parent Series will present Empowering Athletes: Fostering Confidence for Peak Performance with former Division I athlete and author Kirsten Jones at noon and 7 p.m. Jan. 21 via Zoom.
The Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE) has named Kristen Ninni as its new executive director
The Glen Ellyn Park District will host two community donation drives in January at Ackerman SFC to support local food pantry and blood donation needs
The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will present its first community meeting of the new year on Jan. 15, which will include the State of the Village presentation
The Glen Ellyn Park District will hold the Last Chance Burn on Dec. 31, a morning of group fitness classes designed to get participants moving while supporting the Glen House Food Pantry.
Since its 1988 founding by Wheaton residents Mark Milligan and the late Bob Wahlgren, Bridge Communities has worked with more than 1,000 families to secure housing
Enjoy food and drink specials at 18 participating restaurants in downtown Glen Ellyn.
This comedy revue roasts everything from classic holiday movies to family gatherings to office parties with seasonal songs and more.
Upcoming events include Sports and Fun with Santa, Whoville Holiday and Holiday Hoedown.
Despite being home to some affluent communities, many low-income families living in DuPage County require various social services to survive
Full Circle Communities will develop a 42-unit affordable housing development near the Roosevelt Road corridor.
The GPS Parent Series will present “Nourishing the Modern Brain: The Food, Mood and Health Connection” with best-selling author and psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey at noon and 7 p.m. Nov. 18 via Zoom.
The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale will hold its 40th anniversary concert, “Wintersong 2025,” a celebration of four decades of music and community
The stable of DuPage Democrats running for county board seats or countywide office far outnumber those on the Republican side.
B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present Motivational Strategies for School Success at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St., Lombard.
Glen Ellyn trustees have hired a design firm to draft conceptual renderings for possible renovations of the village’s downtown and satellite fire stations.
Join the Glen Ellyn Park District for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun and giving back on Nov. 27.
Already crowded races for a pair of largely suburban Congressional seats got even more packed, and four representatives find themselves facing challenges within their own party, as candidate filing for the 2026 primary election wrapped up Monday.
The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a community panel, “Combatting Poverty fom 7 to 8:15 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Glen Ellyn Police Station Community Room, 535 Duane St.
The Gnome Colony, a boutique in Glen Ellyn, is a fanciful shoppe for baubles, bangles and beauty products he calls “a sanctuary for the spirit," says owner Michael Perich
DuPage County Board members not receptive to clerk’s request for additional funding
The Glen Ellyn Park District has been honored with the Pat Miller Community Engagement Award from the DuPage Monarch Project for its innovative Habitat Heroes volunteer program
Check out these exciting family events happening in Glen Ellyn!
The Glen Ellyn Park District invites you to Village Green Park, 130 S. Lambert Road, on from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8 for a unique and eco-friendly event—the pumpkin smash.
Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?
Thousnds of people attended No Kings Day protests at numerous locations in DuPage County including several along Roosevelt Road
Protests are planned Saturday at several locations in DuPage County as part of the nationwide No Kings rallies