The Lombard Police Department conducted a distracted driving enforcement campaign in April focused on reducing crashes caused by drivers using mobile devices. During the campaign, officers issued 346 …

The Lombard Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are …

There was a thrilling conclusion to Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2801’s Queen of Hearts contest on Friday, May 8. The contest’s ticket drawing, held each Friday night, normally …

Salman Siddiqi of Willowbrook High School’s Class of 2026 will address his classmates at the school’s 67 th commencement ceremony, which will take place in the main gymnasium this Sunday, May 17. …

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on April 30 that patching and resurfacing of Roosevelt Road (Illinois 38) from east of Nicoll Way, in Glen Ellyn, to west of Finley Road, in …

McKenna Schanks—Lombard’s 2026 Lilac Queen—is pictured with her escort, Diego Tiscareno, before the start of Friday’s Lilac Ball at The Carlisle. Schanks and Tiscareno are seniors at Glenbard …

The Lombard Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 Lilac Ball at The Carlisle on Friday, May 8. Nearly 300 people attended the ball, which was held in honor of this year’s Lilac Queen and her court. …

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation recently awarded $20,500 in Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarships to seven area high school students who volunteer at Endeavor Health Elmhurst …

The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Elmhurst Twilight Mile return to the streets around Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on Saturday, June 6. Spectators can watch elite …

IC Catholic Prep held its 2026 prom at River Forest Country Club on April 26. This year’s prom queen and king—seniors Madison Kachiroubas and Billy Grogan—are pictured at the event. IC Catholic …

Nicor Gas, with its contractor—NPL— will be installing a new segment of natural gas main along Madison Street in Elmhurst, using both open trench and directional drilling construction methods, …

Bridge reconstruction on the I-290 and I-294 bridge over Electric Avenue and Vallette Street is underway as part of the Illinois Tollway's I-290/I-88 at I-294 Interchange Project. Beginning on …

During its meeting on May 5, the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee presented awards to winning student groups chosen from this year’s 20 th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. A …

Elmhurst University announced on April 29 that Courtney Miller has been named the University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. A faculty member at Elmhurst for nearly 21 …

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on May 6 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board members voted unanimously (6-0) during the brief meeting to …

Three Elmhurst Police Department (EPD) supervisors were promoted to new ranks during last week’s Elmhurst City Council meeting. Mayor Scott Levin administered oaths of office to the three …

The Elmhurst Lions Club recently presented a $3,000 donation to Elmhurst University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, which provides a comprehensive range of services for children and adults with …

The Village of Villa Park announced last week that the water fountains in the village’s parks and along the Illinois Prairie Path are officially open for the season. All restrooms in the …

In celebration of GFWC Lombard Service League 75th anniversary, five past presidents of the club gathered at the April club meeting to share their memories of their terms in office. Past …

It was a suggestion from her mom and a bike ride that serendipitously led Colleen Williams to a career as a restaurant server that would end up spanning 50 years at several area restaurants. On …