Villa Park
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New College of DuPage president to start this summerFeb 21, 2025 7:36 pm - Muddassir Siddiqi will take the helm of College of DuPage as the eighth president in school history, a role that has him returning to Illinois.
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Shaken, not stirred: Espresso martinis take center stage during bartender competitionFeb 20, 2025 9:15 am - Bartenders from the city and suburbs competed Monday in Oak Brook to make four espresso martinis as fast as possible and as cleanly as possible, hoping to land a spot in the “Good, Clean Fun” competition finals with a chance to win a trip to Sweden.
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College of DuPage board names top pick for presidentFeb 18, 2025 11:47 am - The vice chancellor of a Houston Community College system has emerged as the top candidate to become president of the College of DuPage, the school announced Tuesday.
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Hot bird news: Unusual sightings, loons coming soon and moreFeb 18, 2025 6:14 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter recaps recent rare bird sightings in Illinois and neighboring states, advises on best places to see spring migrations, and gives updates on bird conservation efforts and events.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances of the week?Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances of last week.
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Boys basketball: Powell’s 34 points powers Willowbrook past Addison Trail despite Smith’s 35Feb 14, 2025 11:19 pm - Prior to tipoff Friday night, Willowbrook’s OJ Powell was honored with a commemorative basketball and banner celebrating his becoming the youngest player in school histor...
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Four DuPage Catholic parishes to close as part of restructuring planFeb 14, 2025 11:40 am - Catholic churches in Carol Stream, Villa Park, Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace are being closed as part of a restructuring plan announced Thursday by the Joliet Diocese.
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College of DuPage summer registration opensFeb 12, 2025 11:59 pm - College of DuPage summer registration opens March 5 for students with 30-plus credits; March 12 for others. Sessions include 10-week, two 8-week, and two 5-week.
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As drownings rise, DuPage County to offer free swim lessons for kidsFeb 12, 2025 6:56 pm - A DuPage County initiative aims to prevent childhood drownings by teaching 3-5-year-olds critical water survival skills like floating, propelling forward, and exiting water.
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Elmhurst Bags for Wags event raises $9,500 for local scholarshipsFeb 12, 2025 5:23 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund's bean bag tournament brings in almost $10k for college-bound seniors who demonstrate leadership and volunteer service.