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Jahron J. Faulkner, 24, of the 700 block of West Liberty Dr., is accused of trying to flee police during a traffic stop in Naperville.
The village will vote Monday on special use permit and zoning requests for a Dutch Bros. drive-thru on Roosevelt Road.
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The arboretum recently unveiled this year's dates for the annual Illumination holiday lights show.
Kids can get messy on purpose during the Glen Ellyn Park District's 2026 Color Run Fun Bash.
Abel Rosales Ventura, 29, of Wheaton, was arrested in Morristown, Tennessee, and is now in custody in DuPage County.
The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Naperville.
Admission to Pride Night is included with a general admission entry to Morton Arboretum.
The investigation stopped train traffic in both directions near Cross Street.
The Indian-inspired ice cream shop is set to open soon at Block 59.
Police say Marvin Carter, 48, punched a Wheaton woman multiple times after he encountered her sitting on a bench near Prairie Path.
The crash took place Tuesday night near the intersection of 75th and Lemont.
Glen Ellyn will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 4 with a family-friendly event at Lake Ellyn Park.
The Lisle police will connect with residents with fun activities during the National Night Out event.
Steven Davis, 43, is accused of beating a man and kicking his face and body near the West Chicago Metra stop.
Naperville Neighborly Day, hosted by DuPage PADS, is a rebranding of the annual Old Naperville Days.
The 2026 Rotary Ride will be held Aug. 9. See how to get involved.
Kids, pets and those with compromised immune systems should avoid contact with the water, which may contain toxins.
Wheaton will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 4 with a family-friendly event at Northside Park.
Police say Aaron D. Johnson, 30, had more than 227 grams of fentanyl on him when he was arrested in Crystal Lake.
