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City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Monday, Sept. 8

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FOIA reveals leftist Downers Grove Library trustee Sladek resigned over gay 'oral sex' joke aimed at son of concerned parent

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 4, 2025

Former Downers Grove Public Library (DGL) trustee Marti Sladek abruptly resigned in late July after making crude, sexually explicit remarks to a library employee about a 15-year-old boy, according to internal emails from the library’s trustees provided to the DuPage Policy Journal.

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92 Pacific Islander students enrolled in DuPage County districts in 2023-24 school year

By A. M. Epps | Oct 4, 2025

In DuPage County school districts, 92 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Wheaton launches winter gear drive and calls for volunteers for food distribution

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 3, 2025

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission has announced the return of the Wheaton Gives Back program, offering residents two ways to help those in need this October.

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CCIW women’s soccer teams highlight individual performances as league play intensifies

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 3, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) women’s soccer season continues to demonstrate strong performances from its member schools as the conference schedule advances.

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Marian named favorite in inaugural CCIW women's bowling preseason coaches' poll

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 3, 2025

Reigning champion Marian has been named the favorite for the 2025-26 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) women’s bowling season, according to a preseason coaches’ poll released on Friday.

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Illinois Wesleyan favored for fourth straight CCIW women’s golf title

By L. L. Lin | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Golf Championship, according to the annual pre-championship coaches’ poll released by the league office.

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CCIW men’s soccer sees key wins and standout player performances

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 3, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) men’s soccer season continues with competitive matches and significant individual performances shaping the league’s early standings.

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Glen Ellyn announces schedule of Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 3, 2025

The Village of Glen Ellyn has announced a series of Halloween-themed events for October, culminating in recommended trick-or-treat hours on Friday, October 31 from 3 to 7 p.m. A Halloween Home Decorating Contest is underway, with entries due by...

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Glen Ellyn president nominates Robert R. Duncan to fill vacant trustee seat

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 3, 2025

Village President Jim Burket has announced his intention to appoint Robert R. Duncan to the Glen Ellyn Village Board of Trustees, following the recent death of Trustee Steve Szymanski.

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Westmont offers free leaf collection program in November to prevent flooding

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 3, 2025

Residents in Westmont are being encouraged to keep fallen leaves away from storm drains and gutters this fall to help prevent flooding and protect the water supply.

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Which DuPage County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By S. R. Flores | Oct 3, 2025

These former DuPage County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

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Opinion: Hartnett on DG Library: ‘An unaccountable library administration supported by an unaccountable Library Board’

By Regina Hartnett, former Downers Grove Library staff member | Oct 2, 2025

The Downers Grove Village Board and the Downers Grove Library Board are currently investigating whether to have an elected or appointed library board.

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Illinois Wesleyan maintains top-eight national volleyball ranking as CCIW competition intensifies

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 2, 2025

As the College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) women's volleyball season moves into October, teams across the league are competing for top positions in conference play.

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Downers Grove Township offers senior programs for Westmont residents

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 2, 2025

Downers Grove Township provides a range of programs and services for seniors in 10 area communities, including most residents of Westmont.

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Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, Oct. 3 - Sunday, Oct. 5

By H. A. Martinez | Oct 2, 2025

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

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Westmont launches annual holiday lights recycling program with two local drop-off sites

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 2, 2025

The Village of Westmont has announced the return of its holiday lights recycling program in partnership with Elgin Recycling.