Who are the ex-high school stars from DuPage County area competing on Saturday, July 4?

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Court grants pre-trial detention for Hanover Park man accused of assault and kidnapping

A DuPage County judge has ordered the pre-trial detention of a Hanover Park man accused of serious charges including sexual assault, beating, and kidnapping. The State's Attorney and police chief announced the decision, with further details pending. DuPage County provides updates through its official channels.

By DuPage Policy Journal  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Business

Cheapest premium gas in DuPage County at $4.69 per gallon in week ending June 27

Drivers in DuPage County reported a weekly low of $4.69 per gallon for premium gas in the week ending June 27.

By A. S. Mcgovern  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Government

Wheaton Field of Honor holds opening ceremony and highway renaming announcement

The Wheaton Field of Honor opened with a ceremony featuring an announcement about renaming part of Roosevelt Road in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller. The initiative was sponsored by State Representative Jennifer Grant and State Senator Seth Lewis.

By L. J. Cummings  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Government

Woodridge releases digital archive of 1976 time capsule contents

The Village of Woodridge has released a digital archive of its 1976 time capsule contents. Despite water damage, many historical items were preserved and are now available for public viewing. The archive offers a glimpse into the community's past.

By DuPage Policy Journal  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Business

Cheapest regular gas in DuPage County at $3.55 per gallon in week ending June 27

The week's cheapest regular gas price in DuPage County stood at $3.55 per gallon in the week ending June 27.

By A. S. Mcgovern  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Government

Chicago man sentenced to 20 years for 2022 attempted murder in DuPage County

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 attempted murder of a woman in DuPage County. The case was announced by State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and involved multiple stab wounds to the victim. DuPage County officials continue to provide updates on significant criminal cases.

By DuPage Policy Journal  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Sports

Which former DuPage County area high school athletes will be active on Friday, July 3?

These ex-DuPage County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Friday, July 3.

By Y. H. Cook  ·  Jul 2, 2026

Sports

Nicholas Solak’s team, the El Paso Chihuahuas, beat Sacramento River Cats 6-3 on July 1

The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 in a MiLB game Wednesday, July 1.

By N. M. Lee  ·  Jul 2, 2026