DuPage County
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After Naperville council nixes controversial data center, Pulte Homes development pitched for siteMar 16, 2026 9:13 am - Almost two months after Naperville city council members rejected plans for a controversial data center near a high-profile intersection, the property owner is soliciting their input on a proposed 262-unit residential development at the site.
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‘The gift of wonder’: Naperville Central teacher encourages students to solve global issuesMar 16, 2026 9:06 am - It seems like someone who spent his early childhood in a town called Bad Axe might be pretty tough. In the case of Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady, there’s some truth to that. Brady is the Illinois State Board of Education Far West Suburbs teacher of the year. He’s eligible for 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year, announced this spring.
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Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy’s Day 5K raises funds for local charitiesMar 15, 2026 11:15 pm - The 17th annual Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy's Day 5K took place March 14 in downtown Naperville, right before the St. Patrick's Day Parade, with proceeds supporting DuPage PADS, Loaves & Fishes and NAMI DuPage.
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Gail Borden Library to unveil final phase of ‘KidSpace Reimagined’ March 27Mar 15, 2026 10:38 pm - On March 27, Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will celebrate the grand opening of its 19,200-square-foot KidSpace with activities like a roving magician, face painting, crafts, and interactive displays.
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Elgin Community College hosts free ‘Experience ECC’ open house April 15Mar 15, 2026 9:57 pm - Elgin Community College hosts free "Experience ECC" open house on April 15, featuring campus tours, academic program exploration, and connections with faculty and staff for prospective students.
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Marching to Madness: Former Hersey star could miss Penn’s NCAA matchup vs. IlliniMar 15, 2026 7:34 pm - Illinois drew a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Ivy League champ Penn on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Quakers have five Illinois natives on the roster, but may not be at full-strength.
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It’s good to be the king: Tribute artists vie to be top Elvis in St. CharlesMar 15, 2026 5:18 pm - Tribute artists from around the country vied to see who would be crowned the king of rock and roll Sunday during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
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All-star from Hinsdale among top scorers in Division III hockeyMar 15, 2026 4:18 pm - Amy Laskowski, a Hinsdale Central High School graduate who plays hockey at Nazareth University in New York, was named the United College Hockey Conference player of the year for a second straight season.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027Mar 15, 2026 11:28 am - An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.
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Lombard man charged with hate crime after attack at bakeryMar 15, 2026 10:51 am - Justin Ward, 34, of Lombard, was charged with a hate crime and aggravated battery after attacking a man at Crave Cookies on Roosevelt Road last Friday night, prosecutors said.