The two candidates for Illinois' 24th Senate District differ on a critical component of the SAFE-T Act, with one citing law enforcement opposition and the other saying cashless bail focuses on "risk, not riches." The main point of contention betwee...

The Tri-Town YMCA in Villa Park will open nearly 5,000 appointment slots for after-school mental health counseling services with the support of a $335,000 grant, DuPage County officials announced Tuesday. The Wayne Township food pantry will use a $...

Naperville Central (4-2, 2-1) at DeKalb (4-2, 2-1) When: Friday, 7 p.m. Previous matchup: Naperville Central 48, DeKalb 20 (2021 at Central) About the Redhawks: A win here by Naperville Central would make it playoff eligible. Coach Mike Ulreich is k...

Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Animal Land Zoo, Pumpkin Playland and more. Prices vary by activity. didierfarms.co...

Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of community members. lakebluff.org. Fall Color Walk: Dawn to dusk Oct. 1-31 at Pr...

Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Animal Land Zoo, Pumpkin Playland. Prices vary by activity. didierfarms.co...

Neuqua Valley (3-1, 1-0) at Naperville Central (3-1, 1-0) When: Friday, 7 p.m. Previous matchup: Neuqua Valley 20, Naperville Central 17 (2021 at Neuqua Valley) About this matchup: The Wildcats opened conference play with a 29-16 DVC win over Naperv...

Starts before Friday Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Animal Land Zoo, Pumpkin Playland. Prices vary by activity. d...

Submit your event listing at www.dailyherald.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event date or registration deadline. Plan ahead Challah Braid, Decorate, Take & Bake: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Bernard Weinger JCC, 300 Revere Driv...

Starts before Friday Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 31, at Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, and 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, mazes, wagon r...