Carol Stream
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Fall fireworks: Tree colors are popping around the suburbsNov 03, 2025 9:10 am - The fall color season is upon us, and it’s really popping.
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‘Great’ model train show lives up to its name at DuPage fairgroundsNov 02, 2025 4:11 pm - Billed as the largest monthly event of its kind in the world, the Great Midwest Train Show lived up to its name Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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In return to playoffs, Glenbard West starts fast in win over WillowbrookNov 01, 2025 7:23 pm - In its return to the postseason after a brief one-year hiatus, Glenbard West wanted to start off fast Saturday. The Hilltoppers did that and much more. Scoring eight touc...
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Washington’s kick return TD turns tied for St. Francis in win over Morgan ParkNov 01, 2025 7:13 pm - Zach Washington stood near his own 20-yard line. With his St. Francis team in desperate need of a big play, Washington fielded a kickoff and changed the tide of Saturday ...
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Antioch runs past Glenbard South and into second round of 6A playoffsNov 01, 2025 6:05 pm - Antioch advanced to the second round of the Class 6A playoff bracket for the third straight season after a 45-23 victory over Glenbard South at home on Saturday. The Sequ...
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Chronic absenteeism numbers dip for third year; state launches special task force to address problemNov 01, 2025 3:50 pm - Amid a statewide decline in students missing school, Illinois is launching a Chronic Absence Task Force to study statewide strategies to further reduce chronic absenteeism across all grade levels, state education officials said.
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A Glen Ellyn wonderland: Main Street boutique delivers ‘love, whimsy and wishes’Nov 01, 2025 1:23 pm - When it comes to selecting merchandise for his boutique in downtown Glen Ellyn, Michael Perich has one rule. “If I do not love it in its entirety, it’s not here,” said Pe...
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What new ACT data shows of student proficiency in 2025 school report cardNov 01, 2025 12:00 pm - More than two-thirds of suburban high schools scored above 50% proficiency in English language arts and nearly half scored above 50% proficiency in mathematics on the ACT college entrance exam, according to the 2025 Illinois School Report Card data.
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As more suburban schools switch to artificial turf, injury debate carries onNov 01, 2025 12:00 pm - As more and more synthetic turf fields are installed at suburban high school athletic fields, questions remain about whether they leave athletes more susceptible to injury.
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Glenbard East’s multiple scoring bursts sink West ChicagoOct 31, 2025 11:11 pm - If anyone got up from their seat during the first half of Friday’s Class 7A first-round game between Glenbard East and West Chicago in Lombard, they might have missed at ...