Lots of heat and humidity are on the menu for the Memorial Day weekend, with an especially hot Sunday looming. According to the forecast from … Read more ›
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Elmhurst’s Howard Buick GMC Introduces the 2013 Buick Encore Luxury Crossover
Howard Buick GMC in Elmhurst is introducing the all-new 2013 Encore, a luxury crossover with premium materials, ingenious design, flexible ... Read more ›
News, Weather
Old Illinois weather records remarkably accurate
The keepers of the oldest known official Illinois weather records relied on glass thermometers and observations, but recent research finds their data to be remarkably … Read more ›
News, Sports
Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area
More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›
Health and fitness, News
Health care cuts gain steam in Illinois House
House lawmakers today pushed forward with deep cuts in the state’s health-care system for the poor, a plan that the fate of the state’s overall budget … Read more ›
Crime and police, News
Property damage at park, minors drinking alcohol and more
The following incidents were taken from Glen Ellyn police reports on May 23: Minors drinking alcohol An 18-year-old Glen Ellyn resident was charged with illegal … Read more ›
News
Pedestrian fatally struck by freight train in western suburbs
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a freight train late Wednesday on railroad tracks used by Metra, delaying two late night commuter trains, officials said. The … Read more ›
Entertainment, Family, Seasonal
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›
Government, News
Proposal would keep recycling group afloat, encourages fundraising
An environmental education group would continue to receive funding for now, but would be on the hook next year to come up with more private … Read more ›
News, Sports
Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet
Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›
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From the community
COD Summer Repertory Theater Presents ‘The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch’
The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, presents “The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch” by James L. … Read more ›
