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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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This weekend's entertainment events in DuPage County: Friday, Oct. 17 - Sunday, Oct. 19

By H. A. Martinez | Oct 16, 2025

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

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Glen Ellyn announces Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours for October

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Glen Ellyn has announced a series of Halloween-themed events and activities for the community throughout October.

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College of DuPage union allegedly backs ‘No Kings’ protest without member vote: ‘They are asking faculty to participate in protests’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 15, 2025

The College of DuPage (COD) Faculty Association voted to co-sponsor this weekend's No Kings rally along Roosevelt Road without consulting its full membership, according to a union member who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Elmhurst residents paid 23rd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 15, 2025

Elmhurst residents paid approximately $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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North Central holds top spot; Wheaton moves up in national football rankings

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 15, 2025

North Central College maintained its position as the top-ranked team in Division III football following a 59-10 victory over Millikin, improving its season record to 5-0.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball returns to #7 spot in national AVCA rankings

By L. L. Lin | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has climbed back to its highest-ever position in the national rankings, securing the #7 spot in the latest Division III poll from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

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Injunction to block boys from girls’ bathrooms blocked; Gupta: ‘(‘Transgender’) is a word to hide behind’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 15, 2025

A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily blocked Bolingbrook High School from allowing biological male students access to female restrooms, prompting an immediate appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Illinois Wesleyan’s Aidan Healy named CCIW men’s golf student-athlete of the week

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University senior Aidan Healy has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Golf Student-Athlete of the Week.

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Carroll’s Ava Butt recognized as CCIW women’s bowling student-athlete of the week

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 15, 2025

Carroll University junior Ava Butt has been named the first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Bowling Student-Athlete of the Week for the 2025-26 season, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday.

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North Park’s Jessica Dudas earns CCIW Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 15, 2025

North Park University freshman Jessica Dudas has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in women’s tennis.

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Local government meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 15, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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North Central remains top-ranked as CCIW football teams earn national recognition

By L. L. Lin | Oct 15, 2025

North Central maintained its position at the top of national Division III football rankings following a 59-10 victory over Millikin, improving to 5-0 on the season.

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Woodridge residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 15, 2025

Woodridge residents paid approximately $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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North Central and North Park athletes receive CCIW women’s soccer weekly honors

By L. L. Lin | Oct 14, 2025

North Central’s Jordan Lange and North Park’s Sofia Svensson have been named Co-Offensive Student-Athletes of the Week by the College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) for their performances in women’s soccer.

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Millikin University adds women’s flag football and wrestling programs for 2026-27

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 14, 2025

Millikin University has announced the addition of Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Wrestling to its Big Blue Athletics program, with both sports set to launch in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Westmont announces schedule for Wicked West Fest Fall and Halloween events

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 14, 2025

Wicked West Fest 2025 will take place in Westmont, Illinois, offering a series of Fall and Halloween-themed events throughout October.

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Local government meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 14, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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North Central and Wheaton players earn CCIW men’s soccer weekly honors

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 14, 2025

North Central College’s Joseph Sargent and Wheaton College’s Jack Krahel have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball reaches program-best sixth in national rankings

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has reached its highest-ever position in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) rankings, moving up to sixth place in the latest poll released on Tuesday.

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Who from DuPage County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, Oct. 17?

By Y. H. Cook | Oct 14, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, these former DuPage County area high school stars will be competing.