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Amanda Brode-Rico has been named Community High School District 99’s new assistant superintendent for learning resources
An Addison teen has been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, prosecutors said.
Two men accused of leading police on high-speed chases will remain in jail until at least their next court dates, prosecutors said
These concerts celebrate the work of Neil Diamond and Garth Brooks as embodied by Broadway performer Eric Gutman and international touring star Brandon Bennett.
DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore stopped and offered assistance to a man he struck with an SUV in the parking lot of an Oak Brook restaurant last month, according to police reports obtained by the Daily Herald
Three Cook County men charged with weapons offenses will remain in jail until at least their next court date after a motion to deny their pre-trial release was approved, prosecutors said.
Three Chicago juveniles were charged Sunday with stealing from three Oak Brook businesses, prosecutors said
DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore pledged Sunday to continue his campaign for sheriff, despite an investigation into reports he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police
DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month in the parking lot of an Oak Brook restaurant
About 500 science teachers gathered last week at Downers Grove North High School for the 2026 Climate of HOPE Conference
The Mediterranean-inspired eatery rooted in classic cooking, seasonal ingredients and shareable dining will hold a soft opening Friday with limited seating throughout the weekend.
Downers Grove North High School alum Charlie Rohlf, Class of 2001, is the recipient of its Alumni Award of Excellence
A Chicago man accused of of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car will remain in jail until at least next court appearance after a motion was granted Tuesday to deny his pre-trial release, prosecutors said
Mayslake Hall is set to close March 1, with construction likely starting late spring or early summer, pending permit approvals
Charges have been filed against two individuals accused of stealing merchandise from an Oak Brook and an Elmhurst retail business in two unrelated incidents
The Community High School District 99 Board of Education has approved Kate Morris as the district’s new assistant superintendent for student learning.
Gerald Wolin, a former village trustee in Oak Brook who served as an alderman on the Elmhurst City Council before that, died Jan. 17. He was 86.
An Aurora man is being kept in jail pretrial on charges that he possessed a stolen vehicle and fled police.
A Chicago woman is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after the theft of more than $1,400 in merchandise was reported at a Villa Park store, authorities said.
Oak Brook police officers rescued the driver of a car engulfed in flames following a high-speed crash early Sunday morning.
A man is being held in jail on charges that he led police on a high-speed chase in connection with a theft from a store at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook.
Four individuals have been charged with stealing merchandise from three DuPage County businesses in separate incidents this past weekend, prosecutors said.
After previous successes, Pace is proposing to extend express bus service to I-290 and I-88 to connect the western suburbs with Chicago.
A man on parole for armed robbery has been charged with robbing an Oak Brook gas station.
Three Cook County individuals, including a juvenile who was allegedly armed, have been accused of stealing a 2019 Nissan Altima out of Willowbrook, prosecutors said.
A Chicago man currently on pre-trial release for a felony retail theft in Lombard has been charged with stealing merchandise from three DuPage County businesses over the past few weeks, prosecutors said.
Performances of “Hansel and Gretel” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove.
Two years ago this month, the Graue Mill dam was removed and, with it, the constant din of rushing water. The move led to a newly revitalized stretch of Salt Creek
Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?
A Berwyn man accused of leading the Oak Brook and Aurora police departments on two separate high-speed chases Wednesday will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.
Five individuals have been charged with stealing merchandise from the Oak Brook Macy’s and Ulta Beauty in two separate incidents, according to DuPage County prosecutors.
Two women have had their pretrial releases revoked after they were charged with new crimes in DuPage County.
Enjoy a quick weekend getaway in the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook's serene setting, spend the afternoon swimming in the pool or relaxing in the spa.
Though not in the courtroom but in DuPage County Jail, a Chicago man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the 2019 fatal overdoses of a Harvard man and a woman who died in Algonquin.
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.
The beloved taco and tequila bar opens its seventh Chicagoland location, serving up margaritas, tacos and non-stop vibes with a private event space and two expansive patios.
Morton Arboretum unveils its latest whimsical sculptures, while classical orchestras and choirs along with a Taylor Swift tribute shake up the musical scene, native plants buoy the environment and a walking murder mystery takes a Japanese twist.
Special events range from The Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day Plant Sale and a production of "Our Town" at the MAC to live music, a showcase of jewelry artistry and an interactive exhibition on farming in DuPage County at the Elmhurst History Museum.
Albright Middle School Principal Gerrie Aulisa is one of six finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership in Illinois.
Charges have been filed against five Venezuelan migrants, all male juveniles currently residing in Chicago, for allegedly stealing merchandise from two Oak Brook stores in two unrelated incidents.
A luxury home its owner calls a castle is for sale in Oak Brook.
The Illinois Department of Transportation had the authority to yank Oakbrook Terrace’s permit for red-light cameras near a popular mall, a state appellate court has decided.
Pre-trial release has been denied for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.
A motion was granted Thursday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, prosecutors said.
A proposal to outsource custodial, maintenance and grounds services in Community High School District is being questioned
After more than a century as a gathering place for high society, the Oak Brook Polo Club is closing.
A St. Patrick's Day eve concert, a noted guest flutist showcased by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, jazz greats, military memorabilia and a day devoted to native plants are featured in DuPage and Cook counties.
A DuPage County judge denied pretrial release Sunday for a Chicago man accused of trying to rob a man at gunpoint in an Oak Brook parking.
As school board members it is our role to listen and learn about the environment within both high schools and be there to support policy, educational services and share information with the whole SCD99 community.
Cell phones have a time and a place, and they cannot be eliminated from the educational environment because parents rightfully demand that their children be reachable in the event of an emergency.