DuPage County
-
‘It’s a high-end grocer’: The Fresh Market coming to Schaumburg’s Veridian developmentMay 23, 2025 3:22 pm - The Fresh Market has been named as the operator of the proposed grocery store serving not only The District at Veridian mixed-use development on the former Motorola site in Schaumburg but the existing neighborhoods around it.
-
Hanover Park gardener cultivates community with little free sharing greenhouseMay 23, 2025 3:04 pm - Kelly Bauer spreads joy one seedling at a time. For the Hanover Park gardening enthusiast, cultivating seedlings is about nurturing hope. Making those seedlings available for free in a neighborhood greenhouse is about building community, a Bauer helps nourish through The Little Blue Greenhouse located outside her home in the 8100 block of Northway Drive.
-
St. Charles among few local municipalities that hasn’t decided on 1% grocery tax in 2026May 23, 2025 2:23 pm - Most municipalities in Kane County have chosen to maintain the 1% grocery tax even after the state allows it to expire at the end of 2025. Still, St. Charles has not yet decided whether it wants to continue receiving roughly $2 million in annual revenue from the tax.
-
Wheaton police to kick off summer events with town hallMay 23, 2025 2:14 pm - Wheaton police will host a town-hall meeting that will kick off a series of community engagement events in schools over the summer.
-
Bogus bank account created in Des Plaines man’s nameMay 23, 2025 1:43 pm - Someone fraudulently opened a bank account in a Des Plaines man’s name, police announced Thursday, May 22.
-
Man arrested on warrant had methamphetamine, Des Plaines police sayMay 23, 2025 1:43 pm - A Romeoville man was carrying methamphetamine when he was arrested Wednesday on a warrant in Des Plaines, police said.
-
‘Anything to raise awareness’: Drivers asked to watch for turtles crossing roadsMay 23, 2025 1:42 pm - Wildlife experts are reminding drivers to be alert for turtles crossing roads near lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the region searching for water, food and mates.
-
Raging Waves opens on Memorial Day weekend with a new video wall and upgraded amenitiesMay 23, 2025 12:35 pm - Raging Waves waterpark has made significant upgrades like new AquaVision video wall, expanded food offerings, and faster entry to improve guest experience for the 2025 season opening May 24.
-
Des Plaines concert band to play June 1May 23, 2025 12:30 pm - The Des Plaines Community Concert Band will perform Sunday, June 1, in Des Plaines.
-
Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.