DuPage County
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From Chicago to the World Cup: Local fans embark on soccer pilgrimagesJun 11, 2026 5:21 pm - For soccer fans from suburban Chicago, World Cup 2026 will send them across North America in search of the human drama of athletic competition. And a good time.
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Wheeling man convicted of running down former friend wins appeal, but could still lose in the endJun 11, 2026 2:01 pm - A Wheeling man serving a 50-year prison sentence for running over and killing a former friend in 2020 won his appeal this week, but it may not be enough to get him a new trial.
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Body found in Des Plaines lake, foul play not suspectedJun 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Foul play isn’t suspected in the death of a Rosemont many whose body was found in Des Plaines’ Lake Opeka, authorities said Thursday.
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Aurora man faces multiple drug, gun possession chargesJun 11, 2026 12:09 pm - An Aurora man is facing multiple felonies after authorities searched his home this week and found guns, drugs and drug distribution-related paraphernalia.
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Lightning strikes Oak Brook homeJun 11, 2026 11:26 am - An Oak Brook home was damaged Wednesday by a lightning strike, authorities said.
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65-year-old man charged in Des Plaines road-rage shootingJun 11, 2026 10:41 am - A suburban man remained jailed Thursday following a road-rage shooting on the Tri-State Tollway near Des Plaines, Illinois State Police said.
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Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikesJun 11, 2026 9:33 am - Several suburban public libraries are “book biking” — yes, actually pedaling while peddling literacy — via story times, book giveaways and fun activities outdoors thanks to specially customized trikes.
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Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce honors 2026 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 10, 2026 10:51 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce held its annual scholarship luncheon on June 3, awarding four high school seniors with the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship, established in 2000 to support local graduates demonstrating leadership, volunteerism, and academic excellence.
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Rome’s elite Sacred Voices Choir bringing Vatican music tradition to NapervilleJun 10, 2026 10:10 pm - The Sacred Voices Choir from Rome, featuring 40 singers from Vatican institutions, will perform at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville on June 20. The choir, led by Adriano Caroletti with organist Josep Solè Coll, is also performing in Northbrook, Chicago and Des Plaines this weekend.
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Sip, savor, support: Cocktails in the Park marks 15 years in downtown BataviaJun 10, 2026 8:54 pm - Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s signature fundraiser, returns July 25 at Appleton Park. This 15-year tradition features craft cocktails, local food from area restaurants, and live entertainment along the Fox River.