Articles filed under Communities
-
Gear up for the ‘Roll to Ride’ Dodge Charger Scat Pack Grand Prize Giveaway and Memorial Day celebrations at American Place CasinoMay 20, 2026 1:26 pm - This May, the road to a brand-new ride starts at American Place Casino. AP Rewards Members will have the opportunity to transition from the gaming floor to the driver’s seat of a high performance 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
-
Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts historic display including founding mayor’s top hatMay 20, 2026 1:22 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton displays historic artifacts from 1853-1929 during Preservation Month, May 24-31, including photos, bulletins, and Elbert Gary's top hat.
-
Building speakers, building people: Harper speech and debate professor retires after 30 yearsMay 20, 2026 12:54 pm - As Harper professor Jeff Przybylo prepares to retire, the influence of his leadership with the Speech and Debate team and in the classroom continues across generations of students.
-
St. Charles police look to keep social worker program going strongMay 20, 2026 12:24 pm - Last year, 588 residents received social services from the St. Charles Police Department’s in-house social worker. The work is made possible through a partnership between the police and the Association for Individual Development, or AID.
-
Fire in recycling compactor forces evacuation of Huntley Amazon warehouseMay 20, 2026 12:13 pm - A fire broke out in a recycling compactor at the Huntley Amazon warehouse Tuesday evening.
-
Elgin to honor America’s 250th anniversary at Bluff City Memorial Day programMay 20, 2026 12:00 pm - Elgin's Memorial Day program on May 25 will honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with multiple ceremonies. The ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery features Christine Harmon from the Daughters of the American Revolution as keynote speaker, along with the Elgin Master Chorale, wreath laying at the Grand Army of the Republic memorial, and readings of the Gettysburg Address.
-
‘Bittersweet’: Carol Stream approves townhouse complex at former Hahn FarmMay 20, 2026 11:55 am - Developers have received permission from Carol Stream to build a 32-unit townhouse development on a former farm on the village’s north side.
-
Authorities: DuPage County jail officer had child sex abuse imagesMay 20, 2026 11:52 am - A DuPage County jail officer has been accused of possessing child sex abuse images.
-
United Methodist Church of Geneva hosts 70th Memorial Day pancake breakfastMay 20, 2026 11:17 am - United Methodist Church of Geneva is marking its 70th year of providing hot pancakes and sausage for the local community with the annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 25.
-
Naperville church’s MEGA Garage Sale benefits local and global charitiesMay 20, 2026 11:01 am - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville will hold its annual MEGA Garage Sale on June 5-6. All profits go to local and global mission partners. Volunteers who work six hours get early shopping access the day before the sale.