Katlyn Smith
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Carol Stream group now plans veterans memorial at Town CenterAug 01, 2017 1:00 am - A group of Carol Stream veterans and village leaders has selected a new site to build a memorial to fallen troops as fundraising for the project steadily gains momentum....
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Why organizers say the DuPage County Fair 'hit it out of the park'Jul 31, 2017 1:00 am - Though they're still counting tickets, organizers of the DuPage County Fair only had to take one look at the busy midway and overflow parking during the five-day party t...
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What to do when floodwaters seep into hardwood floorsJul 29, 2017 11:00 am - Homeowners have to act fast if they decide to try to save hardwood floors submerged in floodwaters. Cleanup crews, however, recommend removing flooring and other materia...
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DuPage County Fair a family tradition for 3 generations of 4-H alumniJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - It's easy to shoot the breeze with folks who work long hours at the DuPage County Fair, but there's one really good conversation starter. Ask them to reminisce about the...
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Rachel Platten fights the good fight at DuPage County FairJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - The performing artists at the DuPage County Fair may represent different genres, but they all have a fighting spirit. Pop star Rachel Platten set that tone during a well...
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Former Elgin woman charged with attempted murder, arson in RoselleJul 27, 2017 1:00 am - A former Elgin woman has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, home invasion and possession of a stolen vehicle after, prosecutors say, she stabbed and t...
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Why sheep shearing is more than a novelty at the DuPage County FairJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a thrill at the DuPage County Fair, grab a front-row seat on a straw bale and watch Amanda Manley demonstrate a rare skill around these parts. Not ...
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Wheaton council expected to approve plan to save historic mansionJul 25, 2017 5:30 am - A Wheaton couple could soon become the new owners of a historic mansion once on the brink of demolition on the grounds of the Loretto Convent. City council members voice...
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Three charged in armed robbery that left 7-Eleven clerk woundedJul 25, 2017 1:00 am - Three men face felony charges in connection with an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store in Sycamore that left a clerk hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Terrance Storey, 2...
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9 new things to expect at the DuPage County FairJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Call us traditionalists. But when we go to a county fair, we want nostalgia. We want cream puffs and antique tractors and singing cowboys. At the DuPage County Fair, w...