Bartlett
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Bartlett finds elevated lead levels in drinking water of some homesAug 28, 2025 12:26 pm - In the course of routine sampling, the village of Bartlett found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes or buildings in the community and has notified those residents known to be affected.
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Cook County declares disaster from Aug. 16-19 stormsAug 28, 2025 11:09 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation Wednesday in response to storms that hit the region Aug. 16-19, leading to severe flooding in suburbs including Mount Prospect.
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‘A sense of hope’: Barrington man to run 80 miles in 23 hours to feed needy families at ThanksgivingAug 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Rob Swiderski of Barrington will run 80 miles in 23 hours in hopes of raising $25,000 for the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago. The group provides meals for families in need throughout the suburbs at Thanksgiving.
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DuPage County clerk a no-show for budget presentationAug 26, 2025 6:57 pm - The DuPage County Clerk’s Office was a no-show for a scheduled budget presentation at the county board’s finance committee meeting Tuesday — one day after a judge ruled the clerk must follow the county’s accounting procedures.
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DuPage County will spend up to $147K to retain Springfield lobbyistsAug 26, 2025 6:55 pm - DuPage County will spend up to $147,000 to have a pair of lobbying firms represent their interests in Springfield for another year.
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U-46 financial services department receives ‘Accent on Achievement’Aug 26, 2025 4:26 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46’s financial services department was honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during the Aug. 18 board of education meeting for its excellent work in presenting the district’s budget.
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DuPage judge sides with county board in ongoing dispute with clerkAug 25, 2025 6:15 pm - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek can decide how her office spends money, but when it comes to getting the bills paid the clerk’s office must follow county procedures, a judge ruled Monday.
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New pastor to be installed at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchAug 25, 2025 4:50 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will install Rev. Kristian Johnson as its new pastor on Sept. 14 in a special service involving ELCA leaders.
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Bike the Drive a rare car-free ride on Lake Shore DriveAug 25, 2025 12:27 pm - The Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike the Drive event, coming up on Aug. 31, gives cyclists a chance to bike on Lake Shore Drive without cars.
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The orchard experience: Where to go for fall apple pickingAug 25, 2025 6:49 am - “Our apple crop is looking great this year,” said Sarah Bell, owner and manager of Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. Here are some suburban orchards where you can go apple picking.