Villa Park
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 23-29Nov 18, 2025 4:21 pm - Upcoming events include the Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Home Tour, Holiday Market & Tea; MCC’s Poinsettia, Pottery, and Plant Sale; and workshops and programs on topics like public gardens, winter containers, native ground covers, and bonsai.
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COD launches Presidential Lecture Series featuring Elon University’s Dr. Peter FeltenNov 18, 2025 12:11 am - College of DuPage is hosting the inaugural event for President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi's Presidential Lecture Series featuring Dr. Peter Felten, a renowned expert in higher education.
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COD celebrates 15 years of autism support group AutismericaNov 17, 2025 10:44 pm - Autismerica, a student organization at College of DuPage, is celebrating 15 years of providing a supportive community for neurodiverse students to connect and socialize. Alumni and supporters are invited to the 15th anniversary celebration on Dec. 9
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Woman gets 21 years for killing brother, sister in DUI crashNov 17, 2025 6:26 pm - A woman who killed two people in a drunk-driving crash was sentenced Monday to 21 years in prison.
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Why do so many Democratic U.S. House members in the suburbs have primary challengers?Nov 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Reflecting what some experts see as a national trend, four of the six congressional representatives running for reelection in the North, West or Northwest suburbs next year are facing primary challenges.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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DuPage County clerk’s request for more money denied; board member suggests censureNov 13, 2025 6:29 pm - DuPage County Board members turned down a request to give the county clerk’s office more money, and one said a public censure of the clerk should be next.
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‘We need to act now’: DuPage County to shift funds to help food pantries amid SNAP crisisNov 13, 2025 6:06 pm - DuPage County plans to use $2.1 million previously earmarked for small human service grants to instead help food providers that have become a lifeline during the SNAP disruption. “I know that it will take some time before SNAP benefits are back fully,” a food pantry leader said Thursday.
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Lottery player scratches off $3 million winner from ticket bought in Villa ParkNov 13, 2025 11:31 am - A $30 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Villa Park provided a life-changing $3 million win for a lucky Illinois lottery player.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.