DuPage County
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‘Cat cafe’ in downtown Batavia gets preliminary green light from the cityAug 24, 2026 1:48 pm - Batavia residents looking to spend time with some feline friends may soon be able to patronize a new cat cafe proposed for the city’s downtown, which is a step closer to coming to fruition.
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Ascension Illinois hosting free influenza immunization clinics this fallAug 24, 2026 1:05 pm - Ascension Illinois is offering 31 free flu shot clinics throughout the Northwest suburbs in September and October 2024.
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Dylan Healy steps forward as leader for defending state champion Naperville NorthAug 24, 2026 12:50 pm - Naperville North senior midfielder Dylan Healy cherishes the memory of winning the Class 3A state championship last season. Few of his current teammates can relate to the...
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A Division I prospect for his blocking, Naperville North tight end Aiden Trasatt aims to be ‘dual threat’Aug 24, 2026 12:48 pm - There are two reasons why high school football fans and college scouts are going to see a lot more of Naperville North tight end Aiden Trasatt this season. The first is b...
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‘Tainted’ grand jury that indicted CBP agent on rape, robbery charges also handled ‘Broadview Six’Aug 24, 2026 12:29 pm - Lawyers for a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent about to go on trial on charges he robbed and sexually assaulted prostitutes in Chicago-area hotel rooms have asked a judge to dismiss the indictment, arguing the same “tainted” grand jury also handled the now-dismissed “Broadview Six” case.
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Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 1?Aug 24, 2026 12:04 pm - Kevin Schmit: This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep football performances from Week 1.
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After playing for Lebanon, Sophia Youssef is ready to lead BenetAug 24, 2026 12:02 pm - Benet’s Sophia Youssef is an expert at making adjustments, whether she’s switching positions, navigating cultures or traveling around the world The 6-foot-1 senior can pl...
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 24-Sept. 5Aug 24, 2026 12:00 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pumpkin displays, DuPage Forest Preserve’s green Initiatives, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sales, and workshops.
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Aurora launches Mastodon Lake restoration projectAug 24, 2026 9:17 am - Lifelong Aurora resident Rudy Valazquez said the city of Aurora’s project to restore Mastodon Lake means bringing memories back to life. “This was the place to hang out,” he said. “Over the years it did get neglected, but for them to be bringing it back and for my son to get the job, it’s just rewarding.” The city hired Valazquez’s son, Roberto Valazquez, to head the project.
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Foundation looking for funds and volunteers to help restore historic Aurora schoolhouseAug 24, 2026 8:38 am - The Big Woods School Foundation is looking for assistance in saving the former Big Woods School in Aurora.