Elmhurst
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Authorities ID Warrenville man who died in I-88 shooting after police pursuit into DeKalb CountyApr 28, 2026 7:40 am - Authorities on Tuesday identified the man killed after a police confrontation involving gunfire on Interstate 88 after a multi-county chase that ended in Maple Park.
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IT expert-turned-educator recognized as College of DuPage’s top professorApr 27, 2026 4:31 pm - Robert Plank, an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology at College of DuPage, was named the 2025-26 Collegewide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for his dedication to student success, viewing his students as his children and finding their achievements deeply fulfilling.
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Endeavor Health screens canine candidates for hospital therapy program through obedience, temperament testsApr 27, 2026 4:28 pm - Prospective therapy dogs, and their handlers, are put through their paces in screening for Endeavor Health’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program.
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COD Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honoree prioritizes mental health in fire science educationApr 27, 2026 3:55 pm - Amy Wasko, a former firefighter and paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience, was forced to retire due to multiple injuries. She transitioned to teaching at College of DuPage where she recently was named 2025-26 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
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Celebrate the natural world with GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ ‘Growing Stories’ eventApr 27, 2026 10:36 am - On May 19, GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will sharing folktales, myths, personal stories and songs about gardening and nature. The stories include a woman transforming troublemakers into community gardeners and the Nordic myth of Iduna's magic apples.
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Winging it: How colony of wild parakeets continues to thrive in LombardApr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - A colony of wild parakeets is thriving in Lombard thanks to the ComEd substation near the Great Western Trail.
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AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregiversApr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.
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College of DuPage to host 16th annual Animation Night showcasing student projectsApr 24, 2026 4:04 pm - College of DuPage's 16th annual Animation Night will showcase student capstone projects on May 21 in the Belushi Performance Hall, featuring 24 students' work across various genres including fantasy, horror and feel-good animations.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting a woman who thought he was her Uber driverApr 24, 2026 3:11 pm - A Chicago man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who believed he was her Uber driver in Elmhurst Thursday.
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Brothers admit to scheme costing thousands in Oakbrook Terrace red-light camera corruption caseApr 22, 2026 5:40 pm - The bribery scandal tied to a former Oakbrook Terrace mayor was part of a larger federal investigation that brought down a state senator.