DuPage County
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District 214 Board of Education, state and county honor Dr. Lázaro López as he concludes distinguished D214 careerJun 29, 2026 10:55 am - The High School District 214 Board of Education recognized Dr. Lázaro “Laz” López for his extraordinary service at its June 25 board of education meeting, honoring a career that has helped shape the future of public education, college and career readiness, workforce development and opportunity for thousands of students.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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Des Plaines blood drive set for July 22Jun 29, 2026 9:24 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois for a community blood drive event next month in Des Plaines.
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Des Plaines Alderman Tom Merlin to meet with constituentsJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Des Plaines Alderman Tom Merlin will discuss issues facing the city with 5th Ward residents on Monday, June 29.
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Photo Gallery: Weekend fun included a runway 5k, Greek food, strawberries and Swedish Days paradeJun 29, 2026 7:06 am -
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Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to MundeleinJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.
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‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellationJun 28, 2026 4:29 pm - Crowds lined the streets of downtown Geneva Sunday for the annual Swedish Days parade. The event was briefly canceled earlier this year before being quickly revived by a group of local businesses.
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Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers marketsJun 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.
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Plane makes emergency landing in Bartlett fieldJun 28, 2026 6:52 am - A pilot and passenger escaped injury Saturday after their small plane made an emergency landing in a Bartlett field Saturday morning, authorities said.
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Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class in KnoxvilleJun 27, 2026 9:27 pm - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle. It started when she led Naperville Central High School to two IHSA championships, then Tennes...