Bensenville
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Democrat Coolidge wins DuPage sheriff contestNov 03, 2026 9:56 pm - Democrat Peter Coolidge won the race to take over as DuPage County sheriff, according to unofficial election results.
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Boys soccer: Motivated Glenbard South beats Fenton, advances to state for first timeNov 02, 2026 8:52 pm - Glenbard South’s boys soccer team beat Fenton 3-1 in the Class 2A Hinsdale South supersectional on Monday.
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Holiday Magic marks 45 years of festive fun at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoNov 02, 2026 2:25 pm - Holiday Magic returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Nov. 21 for its 45th year, running 32 nights and featuring over 3.5 million lights and expanded displays including a 100-foot illuminated maze. It includes special events like Tree Trim, Reindeer Run, dinner with Santa, and a sensory-friendly night on Dec. 3 with dimmed lights and softer music for guests with sensory needs.
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Donate Halloween candy to Operation Support Our Troops-America for military care packagesNov 02, 2026 1:46 pm - Operation Support Our Troops-America is collecting extra Halloween candy donations to send to deployed U.S. service members worldwide. The candy will be included in holiday stockings for Comfort and Care Packages for troops.
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$2.8M in improvements planned for Greene Valley Forest Preserve near NapervilleOct 31, 2026 12:08 pm - A $2.8 million upgrade is coming to Greene Valley Forest Preserve near Naperville.
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Will donations from the JB Pritzker’s campaign help local Democrats?Oct 31, 2026 11:42 am - Weeks before Tuesday’s election, Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign contributed $200,000 to the Democratic Party of DuPage County, which used the money to help cash-strapped candidates running for sheriff and county board. Will that money make a difference?
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4 accused of burglarizing Addison gambling business in smash-and-grabOct 31, 2026 10:54 am - Four men are accused of breaking into an Addison gambling business and stealing more than $13,000 from video machines.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this seasonOct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College
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DuPage leaders team up to address deadly cases of domestic violenceOct 29, 2026 9:05 pm - Criminal justice system leaders in DuPage County, led by State’s Attorney Bob Berlin, are teaming to examine how the system addressed fatal or near-fatal incidences of domestic violence and what they can all do better.
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.