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Palos Heights' Tom Pukstys is an assistant Olympic coach who will bring in some top field athletes to Lisle in June. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Big throws at a big show — Benedictine hosts world class track and field athletes June 9

By Jeff Vorva | Tuesday at 3:05 p.m.

A few weeks before some of the best shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throwers in the country try out for the London Olympics in … Read more ›

DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba (April 26, 2012)

Report: Sheriff’s son rides with deputies, chased suspect

April 26 at 7:51 a.m.

WBBM Channel 2 reports: The son of DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba regularly goes on ride-alongs with officers, though he’s not a cop. In one … Read more ›

"Libraries were green before it was popular! What a great way to recycle books, magazines, DVDs, etc." said an IPPL user.

From the community

Earth Friendly Indian Prairie Library

By Christine Cigler | April 2 at 4:17 p.m.

In honor of Earth Day, the Indian Prairie Public Library is featuring the Conservation Foundation on Monday, April 23 at 7 p.m. The program will … Read more ›

D86 inches toward withdrawing from special ed cooperative

By Annemarie Mannion | March 2 at 3:50 p.m.

It looks like Hinsdale Township High School District 86 may sever its ties with the La Grange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE) cooperative, which … Read more ›

Mistwood Golf Club expected to reopen in June

By Joseph Ruzich | Feb. 23 at 2:16 p.m.

The Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville – which has undergone a portion of a $6 million course renovation over the past six months – is … Read more ›

From the community

United Way of DuPage/West Cook Welcomes New Chief Professional Officer David Cassel

By United Way | Feb. 20 at 9:21 a.m.

United Way of DuPage/West Cook (UWDWC) is pleased to announce David Cassel has joined the organization as Chief Professional Officer (CPO). In his new role, … Read more ›

Scouts Prepare for Klondike Sled Competition

From the community

Boy Scout Troop 101 prepares for Klondike and Annual Pancake Breakfast

By Sue Duffy | Feb. 14 at 1:27 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 101 will try to top its first place trophy for new sled design at this year's Klondike campout! At this annual event, … Read more ›

This furry ermine showed off its snow-white winter coat during a hike through the woods in Wisconsin. Photo submitted by Jim Lennon.

‘Ermine’ wins photo contest

By Diana Novak | Feb. 13 at 11:15 a.m.

Jim Lennon’s photo of a furry ermine peeking out from behind a log won this week’s photo contest. As the winner, Lennon’s photograph will appear in … Read more ›

SEASPAR’s Anne Cosentino, Director’s Award Recipient

From the community

SEASPAR Wins Big at State Conference

By SEASPAR | Feb. 9 at 4:56 p.m.

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s annual conference proved to be a successful one for SEASPAR, as the agency was the recipient of two prestigious … Read more ›