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Stephens Launches Annual Summer Reading Program

State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-20th) is offering his annual Summer Reading Program again to students across the 20th District. Young readers are invited to take part in the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program,” which is now live.... READ MORE >

Des Plaines Rises To No. 9 In Illinois On Latest ‘Best Places To Live’ List

For the second straight year, Des Plaines has earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Places to Live” list.... READ MORE >

Local Man Accused Of Leading Cops On High Speed Chased Denied Release

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Des Plaines man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Sunday evening. ... READ MORE >

Owls Soar Back To World Series

The Oakton College Owls are flying back to the national stage after capturing the 2026 NJCAA Division III Great Lakes District Championship and securing a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division III World Series. Fueled by explosive offense, dominant pitching and a close-knit team culture, the Owls are ready to take another swing at a national title.... READ MORE >

Stephens Honored For Contributions To State Hotel Industry

Rosemont Mayor and State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-20th) and others were honored on May 22 by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) for their contributions to the hospitality industry in Illinois.... READ MORE >

Woman, 70, Dies In Early Morning Apartment Fire

A 70-year-old woman died in an early morning apartment fire Friday (May 22) that left the structure uninhabitable. The cause of the fire and the name of the deceased were not included in a statement issued by the city.... READ MORE >

Loyola Academy Announces New Principal

Loyola Academy President Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ, announced that Steve Tortorello of Chicago has been named Loyola Academy’s next principal.... READ MORE >

Rosemont Celebrating 70th With 20, 8-Foot Tall Rose Sculptures

Village of Rosemont employee George Almaraz with rose sculptures. As part of a yearlong celebration of its 70th anniversary, the village of Rosemont is proud to announce a new public art initiative titled “Rosemont in Bloom: Where Art Takes Root.” The project will feature 20 eight-foot rose sculptures, each uniquely painted by a different local professional artist, school art program... READ MORE >

Maine West Art Teacher Honored For Inspiring Students

Maine West High School art teacher Chuy Benitez was among eight local educators recently recognized in the 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Chicago Regional Ceremony at Columbia College Chicago for having the highest number of individual student art award recipients. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honors teen artists and writers in the Chicago area for their creative, original... READ MORE >

Man, 26, Facing Battery, Weapons, Resisting Charges

A 26-year-old Chicago man has been charged with one felony count each of Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon; one misdemeanor count each of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Resisting a Peace Officer following a dispute on May 10 involving himself and and his girlfriend.  At about 10:15 p.m. Des... READ MORE >