West Chicago
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DuPage County seeks input for strategic planJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County wants resident input as it creates a new strategic plan. The new plan, which would take the county through 2029, will help shape the county's mission, visi...
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DuPage County Fair closes early, will be back in action SaturdayJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - It was a day made for lemon shake-ups. The DuPage County Fair got off to a hot and muggy start Friday before brewing storms forced organizers to shut down early. But th...
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Helen Plum Library executive director to retire in SeptemberJul 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Helen Plum Library Executive Director Claudia Krauspe recently informed the board of trustees of her intent to retire in September 2023. The board reached a consensus t...
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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Lookin' farm fresh: County fair season gives suburbanites a slice of farm lifeJul 27, 2023 5:45 am - The Vaughan family cows greet a steady stream of city slickers with their big doe eyes. People who don't know their cattle breeds can gather around a few corner stalls i...
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COD's Naperville Center closed due to HVAC issuesJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - The College of DuPage Naperville Center will close at noon Thursday and remain closed Friday because of issues with the facility's heating, ventilation, and air conditio...
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'Glow in the Park' to light up Cantigny Aug. 12Jul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The third "signature" event of Cantigny's fun-packed 65th summer is "Glow in the Park," a first-time, 21-and-older event, set for Saturday, Aug. 12 It will be 7 p.m. to ...
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Local 4-H drives benefit neighbors experiencing food insecurityJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Counties across the state are tasked with gathering nonperishable food and care items as part of the annual, statewide 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive held in conju...
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4-H'ers to lead service opportunities and showcase projects at DuPage County FairJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - For scores of DuPage County youth, 4-H project exhibits and animal shows are an important and fun part of the DuPage County Fair. This year, local 4-H clubs and members ...
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Reiter: A summer birding tour of the Centennial State delivered unforgettable sightingsJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Now and then a trip turns out way better than expected. In June, I took one that did. I signed up with Colorado Birding Adventures in January. Waiting any longer was ris...