In the past year, there have been many triumphs to celebrate, milestones to mark, as well as challenges to overcome for members of our diverse suburban mosaic. In 2023, we wrote stories about trailblazers, changes to state laws affecting minorities, ...

Among the notable personalities we've lost from the suburbs this year are elected officials, humanitarians, a best-selling author and other standouts who helped shape the communities in which we live. Lin Brehmer Jan. 22: Brehmer, 68, a beloved ...

In 2023, scores of teens mourned classmates killed in horrific car crashes. Some iconic suburban buildings met the wrecking ball. And controversies swirled around the elimination of cash bail, the ouster of a popular principal and a high school's pla...

The DuPage Regional Office of Education announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health awarded $2,946,210 in grants to 12 DuPage County school districts. These grants will expand mental health services for students and families. Amber Quirk...

Bio Town: Oakbrook Terrace Age on Election Day: 66 Occupation: Holistic Health Practitioner, Continuing Education Instructor, Integrative Medicine office staff Previous offices held: None Q&A Q: Why are you running for ...

Bio Town: Addison Age on Election Day: 48 Occupation: Senior marketing consultant Employer: Chicago-based insurance company Previous offices held: None Q&A Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelec...

Bio Town: Lombard Age on Election Day: 59 Occupation: Attorney Previous offices held: DuPage High School District 88 board member since 2004 Q&A Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election...

Bio Town: Lombard Age on Election Day: 53 Occupation: Realtor Previous offices held: DuPage High School District 88 board since 2019 Q&A Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election the fir...