Carol Stream
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League of Women Voters to host webinar on ‘Countering Citizens United’Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area and the League of Women Voters of Chicago will host a free webinar, “Countering Citizens United: Blunting the Influence of Money in Politics,” on Wednesday, May 6.
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Did SAFE-T Act loophole contribute to DuPage County slaying? Top prosecutor thinks soApr 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Did a loophole in the law that eliminated cash bail in Illinois contribute to the slaying of a suburban a woman whose husband stands accused of her murder? DuPage County’s top prosecutor thinks so. Here’s why.
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Wheaton offering native plant saleApr 16, 2026 12:00 pm - Wheaton’s native plant sale returns Saturday, April 25, offering home gardeners a wide selection of pollinator magnets, bird-friendly species, trees, ferns and even ground cover.
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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32 new townhouses coming to Carol StreamApr 15, 2026 2:20 pm - The Reserve by Pebble Nest, a 32-unit development of two-story townhouses, gained approval recently by the Carol Stream Village Board.
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Wesley Festival features hymn singing at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 15, 2026 11:20 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a Wesley Festival on Saturday, April 18, featuring pianist Bill Phemister performing music from his album “And Can It Be.”
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Wheaton officials favor stop signs over other traffic calming measures at intersectionApr 14, 2026 6:57 pm - A north Wheaton intersection has been a four-way stop since earlier this year, and city leaders say they prefer that traffic calming measure over other potential alternatives proposed by a consultant.
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‘Tiny harbingers of spring’ near end of their annual pilgrimage back to suburbsApr 14, 2026 6:15 pm - One of the smaller “harbingers of spring” are expected to return to suburban backyards this week as hummingbirds continue their annual migration north after wintering in Latin America.
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Authorities say man led Lisle police on high-speed chase before crashing into streetlight poleApr 14, 2026 4:22 pm - A Chicago felon accused of leading Lisle police on a high-speed chase Monday while armed with a loaded gun was ordered to be held in jail.