Through a period of dramatic change for the DuPage County Forest Preserve District, there was one constant: D. “Dewey” Pierotti. The 80-year-old Addison resident served for two decades as president of the forest preserve commission. During that time...

The city of Naperville will not be asking officially for state money to support a potential Chicago Symphony Orchestra outdoor concert venue on the north side of the city. In a 6-3 vote, the council stepped back from earlier plans to seek $12 milli...

Here we go. The Upstate Eight Conference River Division girls basketball race came down to the final day of the regular season a year ago, Batavia and Geneva winning their games to share the championship. Batavia's co-title was the most the Viking...

Just more than two years ago, Giving Tuesday was merely an idea: What if there were a Black Friday for charitable giving? Imagine the good that could be accomplished if supporters could get together and donate to their favorite causes on a single da...

Eleven years ago, homemade dog biscuits changed the course of Barbara Zeiler's life. The Warrenville resident had always wanted to spend her retirement helping animals. But when she applied in 2003 to become a volunteer at DuPage County Animal Care ...

Top teams: Montini, Glenbard North, Downers Grove South, Naperville North, Glenbard East, Wheaton Warrenville South, Hinsdale Central, Glenbard West, Wheaton North, Waubonsie Valley. Top athletes: Addison Trail: Karim Fuentes, jr., 285; Mike Huynh,...

Joe Kish isn't the kind of guy who says, hey, look at me. Try to get him to talk about himself and he's quick to step out of the spotlight and shine it on someone else. Chat with those who know him, though, and they'll tell you he's Franklin Middle ...