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Downers Grove North gives seniors a night to remember with prom

DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove North High School upperclassmen arrived in tuxedos and dresses Saturday at the school's Main Street lobby before this spring's prom. The students met to take pictures and find their friends before boarding buses that took them to Navy Pier in Chicago for the big dance. ... Read More »

Doggie Depot to host West Suburban Humane Society’s 40th anniversary fundraiser

DOWNERS GROVE – For 40 years, the West Suburban Humane Society has been a no-kill haven in the southwest suburbs of Illinois for homeless dogs and cats from around the country

Darien Boy Scout puts on his gardening gloves

DARIEN – The saying goes, "On my honor, I will do my best."

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

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, DuPage County chairman says

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

State champ Zach Muller leads Jefferson Junior High wrestlers at state

Photo attached.  Pictured (l-r): Assistant Wrestling Coach Donny Mancuso, Assistant Wrestling Coach Damon Schmidt, State Champion Zach Muller, and Head Wrestling Coach Luis Vargas ... 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