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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 17, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

CCIW women’s cross country teams open season with strong performances

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 17, 2025

The 2025 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) women’s cross country season has started with strong performances from several teams across the conference.

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Who from DuPage County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By Y. H. Cook | Sep 17, 2025

These former DuPage County area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Aurora mayor labeled ‘coward’ by GOP leaders over flag decision after Charlie Kirk’s death

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 16, 2025

Aurora Mayor John Laesch is facing backlash over his decision to keep flags flying at full staff over the weekend, despite national and state proclamations to lower them in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a public appearance in Utah last week.

Bloomingdale residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 16, 2025

Bloomingdale residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

North Central’s Ari Elmayan earns CCIW men’s cross country weekly honor

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 16, 2025

North Central College sophomore Ari Elmayan has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan's Wiley and North Central's Mattison earn CCIW women's soccer weekly honors

By L. L. Lin | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan’s Liza Wiley and North Central’s Lily Mattison have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week.

Local Government Meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 16, 2025

DuPage County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16

Rydell, French, Heeringa receive CCIW men’s soccer weekly awards

By L. L. Lin | Sep 16, 2025

North Park University’s Vidar Rydell has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week.

Senator Seth Lewis invites families to submit veterans’ stories for state capitol display

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 16, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis is inviting families in the 24th Senate District to participate in a Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda.

Westmont ranks 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 16, 2025

Westmont residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

House candidate Trussell on crime policy: Democrats should 'welcome the ICE agents who target gangs trafficking guns'

By M. O. Sosa | Sep 15, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called on Democrats to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement against gangs involved in gun trafficking.

North Central holds top spot as Wheaton drops after season opener

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

North Central will begin its football season as the top-ranked team in the country, according to polls released by D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

House candidate Trussell: 'Is the Real ID a real thing?'

By A. S. Dejesus | Sep 15, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate from Illinois, expressed her skepticism about the necessity of a Real ID and chose to renew her passport instead of dealing with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) delays.

CCIW names Ombogo, Araiza, McCloud as weekly football award recipients

By L. L. Lin | Sep 15, 2025

North Park and Millikin football players were recognized for their performances in non-conference games, as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its Football Student-Athletes of the Week.

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 16

Prairie State Taxes: Glendale Heights residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 15, 2025

Glendale Heights residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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DuPage County Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

DuPage County Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care met Monday, Sept. 15

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Sept. 15