Carol Stream
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Occupants of capsized boat in Lake Geneva that killed 3 children are from Batavia, Wheaton, police sayJul 06, 2026 5:17 pm - The occupants who were in a boat that capsized in Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake during Friday’s massive storm that led to three children’s drowning deaths were from Batavia and Wheaton and the city of Fontana, Wisc., according to the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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Wheaton P.E.O. Chapter hosts fundraising walk for women’s educationJul 05, 2026 11:33 pm - P.E.O. Wheaton Chapter NC hosts "Walk Today for Women Tomorrow" fundraiser on July 13 to support educational grants and scholarships for women, with routes starting at First Presbyterian Church.
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Water Street Naperville to feature regional artists at third annual fine art & crafts fairJul 05, 2026 9:44 pm - Water Street Naperville will host its third annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair on Sunday, July 12. The juried exhibition will feature 30 regional artists showcasing various media including paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, and glass.
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Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band returns to Cantigny to support West Suburban Foundation for Disabled VeteransJul 05, 2026 8:45 pm - Gary Sinise, who has willingly put his stellar acting career on the back burner in favor of philanthropy and music, and his Lt. Dan Band will headline a Saturday, July 11, event to support the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Wilson settling in after transfer to St. FrancisJul 05, 2026 12:21 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran offers his latest recruiting update on local prep football players.
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Lightning likely cause of predawn Winfield house fireJul 03, 2026 3:38 pm - No residents were injured as a result of the blaze that Winfield fire and police crews responded to early Friday.
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Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spotJul 03, 2026 8:54 am - A panel of four Democratic Party suburban county chairs on Thursday selected Jared Ploger, a longtime teacher, union leader and former school board member, to replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes on the November ballot, according to the members of the selection panel.
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Glendale Heights Fest returns July 9-12 with fireworks and four days of musicJul 02, 2026 9:44 pm - Glendale Heights Fest, a popular four-day summer festival, returns July 9-12 at Camera Park with 14 live music acts, carnival rides, food vendors, and family activities. The free admission event will feature headliners Chicago Rockhouse, Hi Infidelity, Down/Pour, and Back Country Roads.
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Countdown to prep football: Eight area quarterbacks to watchJul 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with eight area quarterbacks to see play this season.