This story has been updated to clarify a statement about agency policy. Driving past the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's treatment plant in Hanover Park, you may spot something a little out of place: a herd of more ...

A new community garden opening outside the offices of the Hanover Park Park District is attempting to engage all the senses of visitors. More than just pretty flowers and unusual plants, the specially designed “sensory garden” allows visitors to see...

The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn announced 178 incoming students as Scholars Award recipients for fall 2021. The awards fall into three categories: Presidential, a 64-semester hour full tuition scholarship; Board of Trustees, which is $2,500 per ...

Two and a half years ago, 10 volunteers from the suburbs joined together as our first advisory Sounding Board, and we're so grateful for the contributions they made to broaden our perspectives on the issues facing the community and our world. Today,...

Cristobal Cavazos Hometown: Wheaton Professional background: Co-founder of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage Community involvement: Activist working to advance the empowerment of the Latino community in Chicago's western suburbs since his teens. With the...

Registration for Hoffman Estates Park District (HEParks) fall in-house youth soccer league closes on July 25. Register online at HEParks.org or any HEParks community center using program id#269501. Youth soccer is a fun, active, and recreational pr...

Starbucks + gun range A proposed commercial redevelopment on the corner of Lake Street and Bartels Road in Hanover Park could house a Starbucks and a shooting range. The project will bring $5 million of private sector investment, vil...

The Poplar Creek Public Library District (PCPLD) announces Extended Access service at the Sonya Crawshaw Branch Library in Hanover Park. This service will allow patrons access inside the Branch Library without library staff present. "We are excited...