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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.

Downers Grove responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 14, 2025

Downers Grove residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in August.

Bensenville residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 13, 2025

Bensenville residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Four student-athletes recognized for weekly football awards by CCIW

By L. L. Lin | Oct 13, 2025

Strong individual performances in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) football games have led to the announcement of this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week.

Temporary road closure announced for Touch-A-Truck event in downtown Wheaton

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 13, 2025

Willow Avenue in downtown Wheaton will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 18, for the Touch-A-Truck event organized by the Downtown Wheaton Association.

Illinois Wesleyan and Millikin athletes honored as CCIW volleyball players of the week

By L. L. Lin | Oct 13, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University's Taylor French and Sophia Feeney, along with Millikin University's Kyra Carothers, have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week.

Westmont announces Halloween decorating contest for homes and businesses

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 13, 2025

Westmont Special Events has announced the annual Halloween Home & Business Decorating Contest as part of the Wicked West Fest Celebration.

Government events this week in DuPage County: Oct. 12-18

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 13, 2025

In DuPage County, the following events are scheduled for this week.

Prairie State Taxes: Wheaton residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 12, 2025

Wheaton residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Prairie State Taxes: Bartlett residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 12, 2025

Bartlett residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Religious-related gatherings in DuPage County happening Oct. 12-18

By H. A. Martinez | Oct 12, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

Family and kids-related events in DuPage County happening Oct. 12-18

By L. V. Miller | Oct 12, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Oct. 12-18

By H. A. Martinez | Oct 12, 2025

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

Westmont residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 11, 2025

Westmont residents paid just under $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Oak Brook residents paid 27th-largest sum per muncipality in August

By C. F. Donald | Oct 11, 2025

Oak Brook residents paid approximately $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in August.

DuPage County responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By C. H. Benoit | Oct 11, 2025

DuPage County residents paid just under $17.1 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in August.

Week ending Oct. 4: DuPage County home sales

By M. A. Atkinson | Oct 11, 2025

There were 22 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

DuPage County ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

DuPage County ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board met Wednesday, Oct. 8

City of Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission met Sept. 11