Villa Park
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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.
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College of DuPage Asia Symposium showcases Japanese culture through lectures, performancesFeb 11, 2025 5:30 pm - The College of DuPage hosts a free, public Asia Symposium called "Pop Wave: Japan" featuring academic lectures, cultural performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
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Fourth-graders create valentines for York Township seniorsFeb 11, 2025 4:04 pm - Students at Stella May Swartz Elementary School created Valentine's greetings to share with older adults at York Township’s Senior Center event for Valetine’s Day.
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Henry Hyde’s name will be removed from courthouse in DuPage CountyFeb 11, 2025 11:48 am - DuPage County Board members voted on Tuesday to strip the late Congressman Henry Hyde’s name from the courthouse in Wheaton.