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DuPage County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By G. Y. Mercer | Oct 21, 2025

In DuPage County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Coyne on illegal alien Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE: ‘How many more cases like this are out there?’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 21, 2025

A Montenegrin national who reportedly overstayed his visa and was living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while working as a sworn police officer in Hanover Park.

Breakthrough Ideas founder: Gov. Pritzker is 'protecting illegals and lawlessness over the law abiding'

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 21, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed in an X post her desire for more people to recognize Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker as prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.

Westmont seeks public input for updated strategic plan through survey and focus groups

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 21, 2025

The Village of Westmont has initiated the process of updating its strategic plan, following approval by the Village Board to contract CP2 Consulting for assistance.

Wicked West Fest celebrates community with contests and races in downtown Westmont

By A. S. Dejesus | Oct 21, 2025

Several events took place in downtown Westmont on October 18 as part of the 2025 Wicked West Fest, including the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, Costume Contest, and Casket Races.

Local government meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 21, 2025

DuPage County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Illinois Wesleyan and Augustana players receive CCIW football weekly awards

By L. L. Lin | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University football players Dermot Smyth and Matt Worthington, along with Augustana College’s Toby Splitt, have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Football Student-Athletes of the Week.

Roselle residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 20, 2025

Roselle residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

North Central holds top spot as Wheaton rises in Division III football polls

By L. J. Cummings | Oct 20, 2025

North Central University has maintained its position as the top team in NCAA Division III football, according to the latest D3football.com Top 25 and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coaches’ Polls released this week.

Carthage's Manojlovic among CCIW women's volleyball players honored for weekly performances

By A. A. Lackey | Oct 20, 2025

Carthage’s Kristina Manojlovic, North Park’s Kendal Britton, and Illinois Wesleyan’s Hannah Tellor have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week.