Katlyn Smith
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A revolution in zoo care? Brookfield veterinarian working to build red blood cell bank for zoo, aquarium animalsMar 07, 2026 11:15 am - A veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is researching the viability of a long-term frozen red blood cell bank for zoo and aquarium animals. The zoo has called it a “revolutionary project.”
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Why District 45 is asking voters for tax increaseMar 04, 2026 6:45 pm - Villa Park-based District 45 is asking voters in this month’s primary election to approve an operating tax rate increase that would raise an additional $4.3 million a year.
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Wheaton officials voice support for downtown apartments for veterans, their familiesMar 03, 2026 6:14 pm - Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess and other city officials have expressed support for plans for a downtown apartment building that would house veterans and their families. “It's about dignity, stability and giving back to the men and women who gave so much for all of us,” said Army vet Peter Stavroplos, a board member of the nonprofit proposing the project.
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‘We didn’t want to leave anyone behind’: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans new housing for those who servedFeb 28, 2026 12:00 pm - Led by veterans, a Wheaton-based nonprofit organization aims to provide new permanent supportive housing in the city’s downtown for those who served, as well as their families.
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Lawmakers react to attacks on Iran, warn about perils of ‘long-term military commitment’Feb 28, 2026 11:52 am - Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation warned against another protracted conflict in the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Saturday, while some downstate Republicans praised President Donald Trump.
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DuPage forest preserve candidates weigh in on historic farmhouse, major building projectsFeb 25, 2026 5:13 pm - Here’s a closer look at DuPage County forest preserve candidates seeking the Democratic nod in the March primary.
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‘A big logistical undertaking’: Naperville Rotary Club cancels holiday paradeFeb 24, 2026 2:56 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville won’t flip the switch on a holiday lights parade this year. The club has decided to cancel the 2026 Holiday Parade of Lights, but it hopes another group can take over as organizer.
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Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook to close for extensive upgradesFeb 22, 2026 8:45 pm - Mayslake Hall, the mansion built for coal titan Francis Stuyvesant Peabody, is set to close for more improvements.
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More row homes coming to downtown NapervilleFeb 19, 2026 6:38 pm - Naperville City Council members have unanimously approved plans for high-end row homes at the northern edge of the downtown.
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Developer planning more than 230 apartments near Naperville’s Route 59 corridorFeb 17, 2026 5:48 pm - A developer has the “working professional” in mind with its latest Naperville endeavor, The Atlas, a proposed five-story, 236-unit apartment complex.