Graduation-Party Murder / Fake Blackhawks Merchandise Bust / Mom and Daughter Kill Family's Cat / Elmhurst Quarry Bomb Blast

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including a Naperville man’s viral dance video.

200 Great Words Could Win You a Cafe / Baby Formula Thievery at Mariano's / Firefighter Hurt in Blaze / Man Uses Toys, Candy to Lure Kids

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including a lawsuit against ComEd and a new Lilly Pulitzer store.

Smiling Cashier Threatened with Death by Coupon Coveter / Sailor Killed in Middle East / 11 Hospitalized in Naperville Chem Spill / The Safest City is ...

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent DuPage County stories: Coach dies in catwalk fall, ‘Biggest Loser’ winner at Last Fling 5K.

Hinsdale Humane Society to Host Annual Pet Walk

The fundraiser will take place June 7 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park.

Third Annual Fireworks Golf Scramble

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Burr Ridge Park Ranked Among Best in Western Suburbs

Harvester Park made the mykidlist.com list.

Killer Gets 43 Years for Stabbing Teacher to Death in Naperville / Teen Skips Prom to Feed the Homeless / Drivers Must Watch for Turtles Crossing the Road

Your Week in Headlines: Let’s catch up! Cops investigate murder-suicide • ‘Fight Club’ author in Naperville • New D86 board member.

Indian Prairie Public Library to host teen music fest

Competition to take place June 20; performer application deadline is June 13

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?

Cops Go After Sleepy Truant / Driver Claims He's Been Pulled Over 200 Times / Puppy Mill Rescues Find Love in DuPage / Hospital Loses Lawsuit to Man Who Stabbed Himself 30 Times

Your Week in Headlines: Find out when Whole Foods opens in Elmhurst • Cops catch moving-truck burglars in Woodridge • Wow! Houses and More.

Puppy Mill Rescues Arrive at Hinsdale Humane Society, Find Forever Homes

The recent puppy mill closure by Kankakee authorities followed a lengthy investigation and numerous reports of animal abuse.

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Home Invaders Terrorize Family / Gunman in Texas Shooting Had DuPage Ties / 'MacGyver Bomb' Scare at Area School

Your Week in Headlines: Man pleads guilty to murder and sex assault in death of girlfriend • Frank Lloyd Wright house in Elmhurst for sale.

The New Yorker Magazine's Roz Chast to Keynote Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Annual Benefit

Award-Winning Cartoonist to Share Empathy & Humor From Her Memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

Little Survivor of I-55 Crash Goes Home / Naperville Woman Falls While Climbing at Starved Rock / Driver Rescued from Elmhurst Lagoon

Your Week in Headlines: Hinsdale schools launch mobile app • College of DuPage president put on leave as of Wednesday.

Kitten Shower Yields Loads of Supplies for Kitten Season

More than 75 community residents and shelter supporters attended the annual kitten shower.

Ex Hinsdale Central Teacher Accused of Sex Assault / DG McDonald's Serves a Really Weird Burger / Naperville Sidesteps Gov's 'Turnaround Agenda'

Your Week in Headlines: Fugitive Naperville doc arrested at O'Hare on sex crime charges • Faculty want College of DuPage prez to take leave.

Fugitive Doc Arrested at Airport on Sex-Crime Charges / Lisle Man on Trial in Fatal DUI / Trucker Gets 3 Years in Prison for I-88 Crash

Your Week in Headlines: Westmont man wins $1 million in the lottery • Elmhurst Cycling Classic sponsors bike-themed contest.

Burr Ridge Ranked No. 1 Chicago Suburb

Amenities per capita and a high standard of living put Burr Ridge on top.

Patrick Kane Delivers Pizza to DG Firefighters / More Subpoenas at College of DuPage / Young Mom and Son Killed on I-55

Your Week in Headlines: NZone in Elmhurst hosts ribbon cutting • Cops trick 13 accused johns in reverse prostitution sting.

eBay 101 Selling Basics @IPPL

Wed., May 27, 6-8pm. Plan to attend this “eBay 101-Selling Basics”" program by eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick.

Tech Talk: Technology for Seniors @IPPL

Wed., May 27, 1pm. Discuss the different technologies Seniors are using at this staff lead technology discussion. Indian Prairie Library.

Free Comic Book Day @IPPL

Sat., May 2, 11 am -1pm. Drop in for IPPL’s 2nd annual Free Comic Book Day!

A Blackhawk Brings Pizza to Downers Grove Firehouse / 'Savage, Scary' Priests Cost Diocese $4 Million / 'Chicago Fire' Actors in Elmhurst

Miss a Day, Miss a Lot: Burr Ridge realtor accused of stealing more than $145,000 • Woman sues Downers Grove Jewel after a fall.

Take Dogs to Dog Parks at Own Risk: County

Dog owners are warned that taking dogs into common public space could be dangerous to their health during a canine flu outbreak.

HGTV Star Meg Caswell Comes to the Suburbs

Meg Caswell will share what home means to her and answer interior design questions on April 30.

Hinsdale Humane Society's Kitten Shower Returns for Second Year

The shower will take place April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Ex-Church Leader Gets 10 Years for Sex Assault / College of DuPage Radio Indictment / Canine Flu Vaccinations Under Way

Your Week in Headlines: Remembering former DuPage assessor James Bingle, a scientist and preservationist, who died at the age of 84.

In April, Five Seasons Burr Ridge Partners With Neighboring Club to Support Autism Awareness

The Raise the Bar Autism Fitness Camp this summer will benefit from a host of activities at sports club during Autism Awareness Month.

Room and Board Oak Brook Hosts R.E.A.D. With the Dogs Event

The R.E.A.D. with the dogs event will take place April 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Desperately Seeking a Garage-Sale Dress / Super-Hot Sauce Saves Man's Life / Teen-Ager Battled Mystery Ailment: March 2015's Most-Read Stories

An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.

Learn About Fostering Animals at Hinsdale Humane Society Foster Home Orientation

A Foster Home Orientation will take place April 20 at 7 p.m.

Naperville Stunned by Vicious Stabbing / Lisle Man Snared in Underage Prostitution Bust / More Questions at College of DuPage

Your Week in Headlines: Roadwork along Route 83 to Begin on April 13 • Elmhurst groom who refuses to dance surprises everyone at wedding.

'Poor' Nuns Own Millions of Dollars in Land

The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.

Youth Pastor Accused of Thievery from Downers Grove Charity / 72-Year-Old Lottery Winner Plans His Wedding / Hinsdale Teen Charged After School BB Gun Incident

Your Week in Headlines: Did College of DuPage grant $600,000 in contracts without public bids? • Hinsdale art students get national awards.

Family Sues Driver Who Killed Woman Walking Dog / Hinsdale Teen Charged in Bullet-in-School Episode / Naperville Man Steals from Islamic Organization

Your Week in Headlines: Why are Naperville and Downers Grove on a hate groups list? • Missing 13-year-old girl found.

Hinsdale Nurse Named 'Nurse of the Year' 2014

Nurse Manager Robin Alvarado is honored as “Nurse of the Year” 2014 for her influential role in improving the patient experience.

Ammo Found in Hinsdale School Cafeteria / Suspicious Man Gets 'Cute' with Kid / Student Says School Board Member Harassed Her

Your Week in Headlines: Special alarm given to family in memory of couple who died in 2013 fire • Train fatality ID'd as Naperville man.

Husband Killer Gets 14 Years / Teen Says School Board Member Harassed Her / Man Killed by Metra Train ID'd

Your Week in Headlines: Bicyclist hit by van in Naperville • 10-year prison sentence handed down for Wheaton gunman • Trader Joe's recall.

Robert Crown Center Educator Celebrates 20 Years

Phyllis Gorman has been teaching health education at RCC since 1995. She talks about how things change and how they stay the same.