West Chicago
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Officials: DuPage resident’s death related to West Nile virusSep 25, 2025 4:56 pm - Public health officials have confirmed a West Nile virus-related death in DuPage County — the first of the year.
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Top flight: Gurnee police are on the leading edge of drone technologySep 25, 2025 4:44 pm - The Gurnee Police Department’s new “Drone as a First Responder” program can put a law enforcement presence anywhere in town - from more than 100 feet above ground - in a matter of minutes.
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Wego Drama bringing the laughs with Hitchcock parody ‘The 39 Steps’Sep 24, 2025 10:08 pm - Experience the thrilling comedy of "The 39 Steps" as Wego Drama brings a parody of Hitchcock's classic spy story to life on stage.
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DuPage CROP Hunger Walks to fight food insecurity at home and abroadSep 24, 2025 11:09 am - Recent executive actions and policies are pushing more families and communities into extreme poverty and hunger – around the block and around the world.
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Oath Keepers founder, Jan. 6 planner speaks at Elgin church after 3 other venues cancel amid outcrySep 24, 2025 10:16 am - A Geneva-based conservative group successfully scrambled Tuesday to find a venue to host Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers and a convicted Jan. 6 organizer.
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State lawmaker Howard to become DuPage County judgeSep 23, 2025 4:48 pm - State Rep. Terra Costa Howard is giving up her seat in the state House to become a DuPage County Circuit Court judge.
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‘We will take care of people’: Conroy’s county budget plan responds to threatened federal cutsSep 23, 2025 4:22 pm - Bracing for federal funding cuts to safety net programs, DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy has announced a balanced-budget plan that calls for new affordable housing efforts, supporting food pantries and a “stronger social service infrastructure.”
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NAMI DuPage Run for the Mind to support mental health programsSep 23, 2025 3:16 pm - Join NAMIWALKS/Run for the Mind 5K and 1-Mile Color Run on Sept. 27 in Warrenville to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto features young talent for concert honoring America’s 250thSep 22, 2025 10:08 am - On Sept. 28, Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents an annual concert featuring young singers and instrumentalists, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with Edward MacDowell's "Indian Suite."
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Schools, advocates work to reassure parents, students amid growing fears over ICE raidsSep 20, 2025 2:00 pm - Students’ fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting parents and loved ones have suburban and state education officials concerned about the potential for disruption and a rise in truancy.