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On April 1, crews are set to begin repairs on the Kingery Highway bridge near Bluff Road.
This year's Naperville Food Truck Festival will feature more than two dozen food trucks at Naper Settlement.
Bloody Mary Fest is slated for May 18 and will feature live music and several iterations of the beloved drink.
See which crimes were reported on the Wheaton Police Department's blotter for mid- to late February.
The store will shut its doors by the end of March, according to Chicago Tribune.
Woodridge police arrested one driver and issued more than two dozen tickets during their recent safety campaign.
A fire broke out in the 1800 block of Princess Circle Wednesday afternoon.
The majority of voters favored the Lemont Park District's $17 million bond referendum question, per unofficial results.
Zachary Volland, 34, of Oswego, has been charged with official misconduct, burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance.
Mitch Crawford, 17, who was tried as an adult, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular hijacking Tuesday.
More than 121,000 DuPage County voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for the General Primary Election.
Lemont voters favored a $17 million referendum question presented by the Lemont Park District, according to unofficial vote totals.
Voters were split on a $183 million referendum question presented by Glenbard District 87, according to unofficial results.
Meanwhile, Jerry Evans is the projected winner in the Republican race and expected to face off against Foster in November.
James Marter was projected to win the Republican nomination and challenge Lauren Underwood in November, according to the Associated Press.
See how to get a veteran you know added to the Lemont Park District's Honor Roll.
Picklr has planned food trucks, giveaways, a pro pickleball player and other festivities for their March 23 grand opening.
Austin J. Arianoutsos, 35, of the 25W0-100 block of Keswick Lane, has been charged with battery and disorderly conduct.
DuPage County voters are heading to the polls for the General Primary Election on March 19.
