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High school chefs impress Food Network star in Addison competition

ADDISON – The three contestants danced and dodged in between one another like seasoned professionals. Cheers from the crowd occasionally rang through the kitchen, particularly when Zach Molokie released the steam from his pressure cooker, causing hot water to shoot a few feet into the air. "... [Onc ... Read More »

CUSD 200 expects $300K in transportation savings

WHEATON – Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 expects to save about $300,000 annually thanks to its contract with Illinois Central, the district’s new prima

Wheaton Grand Theater fundraising efforts launch as building plan released

WHEATON – When community members joined together May 9 to discuss fundraising ideas to bring the Wheaton Grand Theater, or the “Miracle on Hale Street” to life, there was no s

Wheaton Academy students make semifinals in shoe design contest

WEST CHICAGO – The saying goes that you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.

Local News

STARS program to host tenth annual 5k benefit

WHEATON – The tenth annual Run For The STARS 5K is set to run once again this year on Saturday, June 8, according to a press release by the program.All proceeds for the race a ... Read More »

Opinions

Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More »

Letter: Let's reduce government waste

To the Editor: Illinois' 7,000 units of government have created multiple layers of inefficiency that place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. In an effort to reduce ... Read More »

Sports

Baseball playoff previews: Highly touted Falcons prepare for loaded sectional

Though Wheaton North was denied a third straight DuPage Valley Conference title, the Falcons have put together another 20-win campaign. As a result, the squad was rewarded with the No. 3 seed in the challenging St. Charles East sectional that features top-seeds Lake Park and Batavia. ... Read More »

Wheaton Warrenville South nets overtime win over York

ELMHURST - Scoring 30 seconds into the second overtime, Wheaton Warrenville South held on for a 1-0 victory over York in a Class 3A regional championship Friday. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

What's your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

The La Grange Pet Parade
The DuPage County Fair
Eyes to the Skies Festival
The American Music Festival at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn