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One killed, 22 hurt in Juneteenth gathering

— June 19, 2023

One person was killed and 22 people were injured Sunday morning, June 19, at a Juneteenth celebration near Willowbrook. A large gathering of people had congregated at 6 p.m. Saturday…

Aurora celebrates opening of Andy Warhol exhibit
— June 9, 2023

Hundreds danced the night away at Aurora’s kick-off to its Color Me Warhol Summer Experience with a special Studio 54 Celebration in the heart of downtown on Thursday, June 8. The…
Special exhibit marks 65th year for Cantigny Museum
— May 25, 2023

Visitors to the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton are about to get an eyeful in a special exhibit called “65 Years” boasting 465 artifacts arranged in surprising…
In Congressional races, Trump-backed Miller wins, Casten and Jackson victorious
— June 29, 2022

Voters in two Illinois congressional districts provided clarity as incumbent representatives went head-to-head for party nominations in the June 28 primaries. A political dynasty, meanwhile,…
Anglers invited to DuPage County ice fishing tournament
— February 8, 2022

Anglers of all ages are invited to test their skills at the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12 from noon to 3:30 p.m. on the DuPage Forest Preserve…

Home of early DuPage settler one of Illinois’ most endangered historic places
— June 2, 2023

One of the most endangered properties in Illinois is a modest family home built around 1850 for an early DuPage County settler. Oak Cottage, located at 23W171 Hobson Road near Naperville…
Judge invalidates cash bail reform in some counties; appeal pending
— December 30, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – A Kankakee County judge ruled Wednesday, Dec. 28 that lawmakers overreached their constitutional authority in passing a measure to abolish cash bail in Illinois, while…
Conservation Foundation invites gardeners to spring events
— March 9, 2022

The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organization dedicated to preserving and restoring open space, protecting rivers and watersheds and promoting…