Westmont
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Man accused of murdering mother in Burr RidgeFeb 24, 2025 2:10 pm - A Burr Ridge man has been charged with first-degree murder, accused of attacking his mother with a small sledgehammer.
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Three of four accused in theft of high-end SUV, high-speed chase detained in DuPage CountyFeb 22, 2025 5:06 pm - Three of four young persons accused of involvement with the theft of a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month were ordered to be kept detained in DuPage County Saturday as they await trial.
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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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Man faces heroin, fentanyl charges after police chase in Oak BrookFeb 21, 2025 4:41 pm - A Chicago man is being detained pretrial on charges he had more than 100 grams of illegal narcotics, including a heroin/fentanyl mix.
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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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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‘A road map for the future’: DuPage forest preserve plans phased improvements for historic Peabody estateFeb 15, 2025 12:30 pm - An improvement plan for the former Peabody estate near Oak Brook calls for the partial demolition of an adjacent retreat wing built for Franciscans.
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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.