Bensenville
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College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessionsJun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra opens summer sight-reading sessions to all musiciansJun 30, 2026 5:44 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is hosting free summer sight-reading sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 at Woodridge United Methodist Church, open to musicians of all ages with no charge to participate.
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After 28 years, Youth Outlook executive director Nancy Mullen to retire; Carolyn Wahlskog named successorJun 30, 2026 5:19 pm - Nancy Mullen, executive director of Youth Outlook, will retire in January 2027 after 28 years leading Illinois' first nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, having grown it from a small startup to an organization serving multiple counties. The board has appointed Carolyn Wahlskog as the next leader.
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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officialsJun 30, 2026 2:59 pm - Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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College of DuPage board OKs $397 million budgetJun 29, 2026 3:36 pm - College of DuPage trustees have approved a $397.3 million budget for the Glen Ellyn-based school’s next fiscal year, which begins Wednesday.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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Man faces gun, drug charges after road argument in BensenvilleJun 26, 2026 5:21 pm - A Streamwood man is facing felony charges, accused of pointing a gun at a man during a road rage incident in Bensenville, authorities said.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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DuPage ham radio club prepares for community emergency at National Field Day June 27-28Jun 23, 2026 12:37 am - The DuPage Amateur Radio Club is hosting National Field Day weekend in Elmhurst showing how emergency ham radio provides crucial communications when phone systems fail during disasters.