DuPage County
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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.
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Small steps beat big dreams when it comes to making real changeJan 21, 2026 10:46 am - If past behavior and loads of reliable data are trustworthy indicators, many Americans will have thrown in the towel on their 2026 New Year’s resolutions by the time this article is published. The reasons are simple: The goals were likely unrealistic or lacking in specificity.
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‘The Future is Now’: Fox Valley Orchestra spotlights young musical talentsJan 21, 2026 10:29 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will present "The Future is Now" concert on Jan. 25 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The concert will feature winners of the FVMC's collegiate voice and high school instrumental competition, who will perform with the orchestra and receive monetary awards.
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‘Everyone is relieved’: Naperville council rejects data center planJan 21, 2026 12:49 am - Naperville City Council members have rejected a proposed data center development that sparked significant backlash.
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St. Charles Public Library explores the secrets of the wine worldJan 20, 2026 11:13 pm - A sommelier will explore the history of wine and recent changes in the wine world at the St. Charles Public Library on Feb. 5.
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Boys basketball: Willowbrook falls short at MortonJan 20, 2026 10:17 pm - Morton junior guard Angelo Lazo started Tuesday’s game on a hot streak. Junior guard Jeramyah Tucker saved the majority of his scoring for the final two quarters, while s...
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Girls basketball: Hackett scores 27, helps Naperville Central rally past St. Charles North in OTJan 20, 2026 10:00 pm - This wasn’t simply another nonconference game for Naperville Central senior captain Erin Hackett against St. Charles North on Tuesday. She was playing against Riley Barb...
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Boys basketball: Leyden stays hot, runs past Addison TrailJan 20, 2026 9:12 pm - Early in the first quarter at Addison Trail, from his spot in front of the Leyden bench, Eagles coach Tyler Gilliam kept exhorting his team to “go quick.” “That’s a big p...
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on social responsibilityJan 20, 2026 9:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers a class "Social Responsibility" on Sundays, exploring the thoughts of Rev. Howard Thurman, a mentor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Naperville Park District to host new event ‘Glow in the Snow’Jan 20, 2026 8:39 pm - The Naperville Park District is hosting a new winter event called "Glow in the Snow" on Feb. 21 at Central Park. Walk along a lit trail of festive lights and winter charm, participate in winter-themed activities like a scavenger hunt and photo ops, and enjoy hot cocoa.