Articles filed under Communities
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Geneva woman reunites with pen pal she hasn’t heard from since 1975Aug 05, 2026 9:52 am - A Geneva woman was searching for an international pen pal she lost touch with in the 1970s. To her surprise, she found her living only an hour away.
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South Elgin man charged with felony hazing in Indiana University frat incidentAug 05, 2026 9:01 am - A South Elgin man is one of seven Indiana University fraternity members facing felony charges related to an October hazing incident that resulted in two pledges being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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Des Plaines native Elizabeth Stenholt returns to Paramount Theatre for ‘Mean Girls’ regional premiereAug 05, 2026 8:49 am - “There’s enough sunlight for everyone,” Des Plaines native and Joseph Jefferson Award-winner Elizabeth Stenholt says of playing outsider Cady Heron in Paramount Theatre’s regional premiere of “Mean Girls.”
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Two people killed in fiery crash on I-88 near AuroraAug 05, 2026 7:54 am - Two people are dead after an early morning crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora.
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Tip-top tap: Six St. Charles brewers compete to make the best Belgian-style beer for a causeAug 05, 2026 7:52 am - Six St. Charles breweries are highlighting the city’s rich Belgian history with a month-long competition in August to see who can make the best Belgian-style beer.
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Prairie Path residents shine in glamorous ‘Goddess Project’ photo shootAug 04, 2026 10:05 pm - Prairie Path's Memory Care and Assisted Living residents recently enjoyed a special experience during the "Goddess Project."
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Daily Herald opinion: The Catlow’s restoration is a win for the entire communityAug 04, 2026 8:38 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Next May, the Catlow Theater will celebrate its 100th birthday. That's a milestone worth recognizing, but what's happening inside the theater today may be even more exciting. Little by little, the Catlow is coming back to life.
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National Night Out events draw crowds throughout the suburbsAug 04, 2026 7:00 pm - Communities throughout the suburbs hosted National Night Out events Tuesday. The community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers ‘Backpack Blessing’Aug 04, 2026 5:53 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites students of all ages to bring backpacks for blessing during 9 a.m. worship on Aug. 9.
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Pingree Grove named among Illinois’ Best Managed Cities by Business View MagazineAug 04, 2026 5:46 pm - Pingree Grove was featured in Business View Magazine's July 2026 "Best Managed Cities: Illinois" coverage, highlighting its transformation from a small rural community to a notable growth story while preserving its community character.