Jury finds Aurora man guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 murder at bar in unincorporated Wheaton

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced that following a three-day-long trial in in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh, a jury has found a former Aurora man guilty of …

Village board approves ‘major changes’ for Burj Plaza

The Lombard Village Board on Thursday, Oct. 15, approved on second reading a number of major changes to the Burj Plaza Planned Development. According to the village, the developer acquired the …

Lombard Senior Fair celebrates 20 years

The annual Village of Lombard Senior Fair—whose roots began at the Lombard Village Hall—was held Oct. 7 at the Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC). Over 70 businesses, service organizations and …

Craft group gets into spirit of Halloween

Halloween made its way to Prairie Path senior living community in Lombard. Residents gathered for their weekly craft group and got into the seasonal spirit by creating candy corn button art. It was a …

Beacon Hill celebrates two milestones with a week of music, memories, fun

Two significant anniversaries called for more than one celebration. This year, Beacon Hill senior living community in Lombard marked its 42nd anniversary while also celebrating the 50th anniversary …

Supporters were out in force to raise money for Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley at the 2026 Superhero Hustle on Oct. 3.

Another successful Superhero Hustle at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley held its 23 rd annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. More than 400 people participated in the event, which took place …

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Senior Belle McDermott (10) led the Rams to last week’s victories over Ridgewood and Elmwood Park.

Rams pick up a pair of division victories

The Glenbard East girls volleyball team improved to 9-19 overall and 3-2 in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division with last week’s division wins over Ridgewood and Elmwood Park. The Rams …

Senior Ian Mueller (22) scored one goal and provided one assist in Willowbrook’s 3-2 win over Leyden.

Warriors edge Leyden, lose to Addison Trail

The Willowbrook boys soccer team played two exciting West Suburban Gold Conference matches in Villa Park last week. The Warriors defeated Leyden 3-2 in an Oct. 6 battle. Two days later, Willowbrook …

Glenbard East's girls tennis team won the championship at the seven-team Upstate Eight Conference East Division Meet.

Rams win the championship at the UEC East Division Meet

Glenbard East’s girls tennis team won the first conference or division title in program history on Friday, Oct. 9. The Rams compiled a first-place team total of 80 points in the Upstate Eight …

Montini senior competes at Class 2A boys golf state meet

Senior John Doering of the Montini Catholic boys golf team advanced to the IHSA Class 2A state meet in Normal after shooting an 18-hole score of 78 in an Oct. 5 sectional competition at the par-72 …

The Warriors celebrate with their championship plaque after winning the title at the Lake Park Regional.

Warriors win regional title before losing in a sectional semifinal

The Willowbrook flag football team’s 2026 season ended with Saturday’s (Oct. 10) 12-6 loss to Oswego East in a semifinal battle at the IHSA St. Charles North Sectional. The Warriors ended …

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Obituaries

Patricia Ann Turen, 82

Patricia Ann Turen, née Howe, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loved ones and after watching the Bears game and listening to Neil Diamond. She was a longtime resident of Villa Park, Illinois. …

Carolyn D. Sampey, 80

Carolyn D. Sampey, age 80, of Lombard, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 14, 2026. Loving wife of the late Martin, beloved Mother of Susan (the late Bob) Campeau, Stacy (Rod) Struebing, Sharon …

Patricia Louise Murrin, 93

Patricia Louise Murrin, 93, of Lombard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2026, at her home in Lombard. Patricia is survived by her husband Gerald Murrin, whom she married on April 14, …

Darlene Abbate Bartt, 86

Darlene Abbate Bartt, 86 years old of Lombard, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her sister (Barbara) and her three children (T.J., Amy and Darrell) on Oct. 7, 2026. Darlene …

David Allen Holemeyer, 70

David Allen Holemeyer, age 70, of Frankfort and formerly of Lombard and longtime Glendale Heights resident, passed away Sept. 28, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 2, at …

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.

Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana.