Elmhurst
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.
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Fenton school board facing second suit over allegations about former teacherMay 22, 2026 3:13 pm - The Fenton High School District 100 school board is facing a second lawsuit accusing it of failing to protect a student from a former teacher and coach she says sexually harassed her.
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AAUW Elmhurst Branch seeks donations for annual used book sale June 25-28May 21, 2026 10:39 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will hold its annual Used Book Sale from June 25-28 at Jackson Elementary School, accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games through collection barrels at three locations starting June 15.
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‘Walking With Giants’ exhibition to bring larger-than-life art to COD campusMay 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Artists are working to paint silhouette sculptures that will be part of the upcoming “Walking With Giants” exhibition at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
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Des Plaines man jailed after car chase in DuPage countyMay 21, 2026 4:48 pm - A Des Plaines man is being detained pretrial after being chased by police in Oak Brook in connection with an investigation into a burglary in Wheeling.
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Elmhurst Choral Union to perform Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ May 30May 21, 2026 2:43 pm - On Saturday, May 30, the Elmhurst Choral Union will perform Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana," a 1936 cantata based on medieval poems found in a Bavarian monastery.
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Local P.E.O. Chapter awards scholarship to Glen Ellyn studentMay 20, 2026 10:55 pm - Alyssa Canton Ahlgrim, a 2026 Glenbard East High School graduate, received the P.E.O. Chapter IR-Lombard annual scholarship. She will attend Cottey College in Missouri to study political science and environmental studies, inspired by her teacher David Krodel to pursue environmental law.
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Man gets 18 years for Oakbrook Center shootingMay 20, 2026 4:52 pm - A man involved in a Christmastime shooting that injured several people at Oakbrook Center mall has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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Authorities: DuPage County jail officer had child sex abuse imagesMay 20, 2026 11:52 am - A DuPage County jail officer has been accused of possessing child sex abuse images.