West Chicago
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Keeping Henry Hyde’s legacy alive: Addison Township looks to use sign removed from DuPage courthouseMar 09, 2025 9:00 pm - The letters from the DuPage County courthouse that spelled out Henry J. Hyde's name are now sitting in boxes at the Addison Township building, where the supervisor hopes to use them on township property.
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DuPage County unveils plans to replace Heritage Gallery in WheatonMar 07, 2025 8:44 pm - The DuPage Heritage Gallery in Wheaton would be removed entirely to make way for a new display showcasing the county’s history under a proposal to redesign the decades-old exhibit.
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Attorney jailed for missing start of trial in DuPage CountyMar 07, 2025 5:15 am - An attorney who had asked for a criminal trial to be postponed in DuPage County has been jailed herself after missing the start of the trial.
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DuPage Monarch Project to host Pollinator Blitz on March 15Mar 05, 2025 10:56 am - Learn about native pollinators and plants to help counter the decline of bees and other insects critical for ecosystems and food production at the Pollinator Blitz event March 15.
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West Chicago asks judge to enforce $20,000 fine over controversial greenhouseMar 04, 2025 5:17 pm - West Chicago is asking a judge to order the couple that built a controversial greenhouse in their back yard to pay the city a $20,000 fine. Meanwhile, the couple is asking a state appellate court for help.
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Reflecting history: County board considering update to DuPage Heritage GalleryMar 02, 2025 8:00 pm - DuPage County officials plan to update a history exhibit in a hallway at the county government administration building in Wheaton. They plan is to seek input from the community on the people, places, and stories that should be featured in the revamped DuPage Heritage Gallery.
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West Chicago Police seeking information on armed robbery suspectFeb 28, 2025 4:51 pm - The West Chicago Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an armed robbery suspect.
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‘We want our state back’: Why DuPage sheriff says he’s running for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 3:58 pm - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.
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‘We want our state back’: DuPage sheriff announces he will run for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 9:58 am - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.
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College of DuPage to host College Poll Worker Recruitment Summit April 11Feb 24, 2025 10:05 pm - Free summit at College of DuPage aims to engage students as poll workers. The event includes talks on youth participation in elections and building partnerships between colleges and local voting administrators.