The Wheaton City Council has announced a special meeting set for June 15 at City Hall. The agenda includes public comment and a closed session focused on personnel matters.
A scheduled meeting of the Wheaton Library Board Nominating Committee was canceled on June 11 due to inclement weather. The notice came from City Clerk Andrea Rosedale and applies only to this specific committee.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a new budget that increases taxes for families and businesses. Critics say affordability concerns remain unaddressed. Grant represents the state's 47th House District.
Glen Ellyn resident Lauren Trumpy said an outing with her husband in downtown took an alarming turn after a homeless man repeatedly yelled, "I will blow your brains out," outside the restaurant where they were eating dinner.
A DuPage County judge has revoked pre-trial release for an Oak Brook teen accused in a fatal car crash after reviewing new evidence. The case involves allegations of excessive speeding leading to two deaths earlier this year. The next hearing is set for June 30.
A judge denied pre-trial release for Goran Brkic, who faces aggravated DUI charges following his sixth arrest related to driving under influence allegations involving high blood alcohol content levels near Lake Street and Mill Road in Addison. Authorities highlighted both public safety concerns and upcoming court proceedings.
DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.
A judge has ordered pre-trial detention for Jamon Roberts after he was charged with illegally possessing a handgun while on probation at Topgolf in Naperville. Authorities allege proactive police work led. officers to recover a loaded gun from his vehicle outside this family recreation venue.
DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.
A judge has ordered Tomie Nickles III held pre-trial following charges he broke into his ex-girlfriend's Addison apartment and kidnapped her last March. Authorities detailed how police identified him after responding quickly to reports from his former partner.
A new traffic shift begins June 9 on York Road Bridge over I-88 ramps in Oak Brook as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts by the Illinois Tollway. Both directions will remain limited to one lane while safety measures are emphasized for drivers passing through construction zones.
Downers Grove officials are pushing back against Illinois’ proposed BUILD legislation, warning that the package would erode local zoning authority and impose development mandates that do not reflect community conditions. Village leaders say the plan would reshape housing policy across the state in ways that override municipal decision-making.
A Joliet man remains held without pre-trial release after being charged with illegal gun possession following an arrest by Elmhurst Police earlier this month. Authorities allege he had both alcohol impairment and access to firearms at time-of-arrest; court proceedings continue later this month.
DuPage County will host the following events throughout this week.
The Illinois Tollway has announced overnight ramp closures throughout June at two major interchanges along I-90 due to ongoing toll plaza upgrades expected through next year. Motorists should follow posted detours while observing all construction zone safety regulations.