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335 sports coaches at institutions in DuPage County earn on average $39,300 in 2024

By S. R. Flores | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in DuPage County during 2024 was $56,004 at Elmhurst University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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North Central and North Park to meet in key CCIW women’s soccer matchup

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 24, 2025

The College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) women's soccer season is nearing its conclusion, with North Central and North Park preparing for a key match that will determine the regular season champion and the top seed for the upcoming...

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Wheaton clinches CCIW men’s soccer title as postseason race intensifies

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 24, 2025

As the College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) men's soccer regular season nears its end, teams across the league are vying for postseason positions with only a few matches remaining.

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Illinois Wesleyan leads CCIW women’s volleyball as regular season nears conclusion

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 24, 2025

The College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) women's volleyball season is reaching a critical point as Illinois Wesleyan maintains its position at No. 6 in the latest AVCA/TARAFLEX Division III national rankings.

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Illinois Wesleyan selected as preseason favorite in CCIW women’s basketball coaches’ poll

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has been named the preseason favorite to win the 2025–26 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) women’s basketball championship.

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Which DuPage County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 27?

By S. R. Flores | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former DuPage County area high school standouts in action.

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Which former DuPage County area high school stars will compete on Monday, Oct. 27?

By Y. H. Cook | Oct 24, 2025

This former DuPage County area high school standout will be active on Monday, Oct. 27.

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McCloy declines GOP ticket invitation from Heidner, points to Democratic contributions

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 23, 2025

Kristina McCloy, founder of Concerned Parents of Illinois and a former Downers Grove Township trustee, said she turned down an offer from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner to join his 2026 ticket as a running mate.

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Carthage named preseason favorite in CCIW men's basketball coaches' poll

By L. L. Lin | Oct 23, 2025

Carthage has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) men’s basketball title for the 2025-26 season, according to a coaches’ poll released by the league office.

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This weekend's entertainment events in DuPage County: Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26

By H. A. Martinez | Oct 23, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this weekend.

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Wheaton clinches CCIW men’s soccer title after win over Carroll

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 23, 2025

After a series of six consecutive conference wins, the Wheaton College men's soccer team secured a 2-1 victory against Carroll University on Wednesday night in Wisconsin.

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Mayor Nero meets Manning School C.A.N. Club to discuss community issues

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 23, 2025

Mayor Steve Nero and Deputy Police Chief Mike Weibler recently met with students from Manning School’s C.A.N. (Care About Neighbors) Wellness Club to discuss community issues.

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Wheaton announces Halloween trick-or-treating hours and safety guidelines

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 23, 2025

Trick-or-treating in Wheaton will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, according to an announcement from the City of Wheaton.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from DuPage County area competing on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By Y. H. Cook | Oct 23, 2025

These former DuPage County area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Augustana’s Lucas Rettig and Carthage’s Taydin Murphy earn CCIW weekly honors

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 22, 2025

NAPERVILLE — Lucas Rettig from Augustana College and Taydin Murphy from Carthage College have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Swimming & Diving Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Fall events scheduled across Illinois’ 24th Senate District communities

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 22, 2025

From pumpkin patches to haunted trails, communities in Illinois' 24th Senate District are offering a range of fall events this October and November.

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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 22, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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Glen Ellyn announces Halloween trick-or-treat hours and community events

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 22, 2025

Glen Ellyn has announced its recommended trick-or-treat hours for Halloween.

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Carthage and Illinois Wesleyan ranked in D3hoops.com preseason basketball poll

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 22, 2025

Carthage College and Illinois Wesleyan University have been recognized in the D3hoops.com preseason national rankings, released Wednesday.

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Augustana's Mihm and Carthage's Leistico earn CCIW weekly honors in women's swimming & diving

By L. L. Lin | Oct 22, 2025

Augustana’s Kendle Mihm and Carthage’s Kendall Leistico have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Swimming & Diving Student-Athletes of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Tuesday.