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Latin Kings member arrested for placing hit on U.S. Border Patrol chief

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of a member of the Latin Kings gang in Illinois.

Westmont announces November electronics & recycling event with expanded item list

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 7, 2025

The Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee is organizing another electronics and recycling event in partnership with eWorks, Flat Can Recycling, and DuPage County.

Pie Life Pizzeria owner’s social media posts label GOP ‘racists,’ celebrate leftist political violence

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 7, 2025

Pizza and politics are colliding in DuPage County, where the owner of Pie Life Pizzeria, Joe Smith, is facing backlash for social media posts in which he calls Republicans “racists” and glorifies political violence against conservatives.

Senator Seth Lewis announces $182.88 million for transportation upgrades in his district

By L. L. Lin | Oct 7, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has announced that $182.88 million in state funding will be directed toward road and bridge improvements in the 24th Senate District, which covers parts of DuPage and Suburban Cook Counties.

Westmont urges public to report street and sidewalk issues as winter approaches

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 7, 2025

Over the past three years, the Village of Westmont has allocated more than $4.25 million to street and sidewalk maintenance.

Local government meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 7, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meeting today.

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Darien Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2025

City of Darien Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 7

North Central holds top spot in national Division III football polls

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 6, 2025

North Central College continues to hold the top position in national Division III football rankings.

Illinois Wesleyan and North Park players receive CCIW weekly volleyball honors

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 6, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan’s Alex Bardouniotis and Eleanor Palmer, along with North Park’s Kendal Britton, have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week.

WashU and North Central athletes receive CCIW football weekly honors

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 6, 2025

Three football players from the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) have been recognized for their performances in recent games.

DHS Assistant Secretary on Bensenville ICE attacks: 'Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and other sanctuary politicians demonize ICE'

By K. F. Kirby | Oct 6, 2025

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are increasing.