DuPage County
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Jacobs graduate flexes his way to EstoniaJul 11, 2024 6:00 am - Jacobs graduate Andy Cabindol has found success in powerlifting.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank, USDA offer summer food aid for childrenJul 10, 2024 9:36 pm - When summer rolls around, children who qualify for free and reduced breakfast at school lose that opportunity.
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Putting in the work: Football practice is still a month away, but suburban teams are preparing nowJul 10, 2024 9:16 pm - Maine South quarterback Constantine Coines showed Wednesday at the Maine West 7-on-7 that last season was just a warmup. Coines, who took over as the starting quarterback...
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‘Trailblazer’ Nanci Vanderweel, who shattered political glass ceilings in the 70s, dies at 87Jul 10, 2024 8:19 pm - Nanci Vanderweel, a trailblazer in Northwest suburban politics and among the first women elected to public office in the region, has died. The former Elk Grove Township supervisor, township trustee and Elk Grove Village trustee passed peacefully Saturday, according to her family. She was 87.
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French-inspired delights at Cantigny’s ‘Voyage en France’ July 20Jul 10, 2024 8:11 pm - “Voyage en France” festival offers French sights, sounds, and flavors, followed by 21-and-older “Rendezvous” evening inspired by Versailles Gardens and Moulin Rouge. Ne...
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Stories from the Home Front, 1941-1945’Jul 10, 2024 6:49 pm - Elmhurst’s GreenMan Theatre Troupe will invite history lovers to journey back to the years of World War II with their Readers’ Theatre presentation, as they delve into the untold history and stories of those who supported the war effort from home.
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Aurora Historical Society to host Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet July 28Jul 10, 2024 5:58 pm - The Aurora Historical Society will hold a Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet program on Sunday, July 28, at Two Brothers Roundhouse.
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'Battle of the Big Butts’ to showcase area prep football linemenJul 10, 2024 5:40 pm - West Aurora High School will host it’s 24th annual Battle of the Big Butts, strength, speed and endurance contests for Chicago area prep football linemen, on Thursday, July 11.
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Fire ‘buddies’ helping build pool deck for Schaumburg girl with cerebral palsyJul 10, 2024 5:13 pm - Schaumburg firefighters are continuing their friendship with a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy by helping build a deck for the beloved swimming pool she recently received through Make-A-Wish.
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Dining out: Win free Portillo’s for a year during National Hot Dog WeekJul 10, 2024 5:04 pm - It’s National Hot Dog Week, and Portillo’s has a few offers, including a social media contest in which one contestant can win Portillo’s for a year.