Oak Brook
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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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Oak Brook Park District participates in annual River Sweep effortApr 26, 2026 2:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District participated in the annual River Sweep environmental cleanup on April 18, organized by The Conservation Foundation across DuPage and Will counties.
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Willowbrook lineman Cruz drafted by San Francisco in fifth roundApr 25, 2026 4:33 pm - Former Willowbrook offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr., who played for five collegiate seasons at Syracuse and Kansas, was selected on Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers ...
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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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Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levelsApr 23, 2026 4:27 pm - Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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Presidents Cup team presents giant check for Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in WheatonApr 21, 2026 6:41 pm - Presidents Cup organizers on Tuesday announced a $150,000 donation in partnership with the George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation to support the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.
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Home & garden calendar, April 21-May 2Apr 21, 2026 1:14 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like sustainable stormwater management, container garden arrangements and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales and shows.
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DuPage Republicans back Kevin Coyne as party chairmanApr 21, 2026 7:55 am - DuPage County Republicans have given Kevin Coyne another two years to head the local party organization.