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Casten's town hall was halted after he was confronted by constituents, one of whom called him a "soulless piece of crap," per CNN footage.
Learn more about the candidates hoping to land a seat on the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education.
See where to take your kids for the best Easter egg hunts in Lisle this year. There's even an Easter egg hunt for adults.
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office issued dozens of tickets during a safety campaign leading up to St. Patrick's Day.
Naperville Community Unit School District 203 recently announced the appointment of new principals for two of its elementary schools.
A public hearing will be held April 8 for a proposal to rezone Wheaton Oaks Office Park to allow multifamily housing in the future.
LRS Waste Management will collect food scraps, yard debris and other organic waste until mid-December.
The restaurant also has locations in Hinsdale and at O'Hare International Airport.
One person was killed in a fire in unincorporated Lombard Wednesday morning.
The Chicago-based restaurant, which formerly had a location 19 W. Ogden Ave. in Westmont, plans to open a new store on Ogden near I-355.
Police say the caller tried to get the resident to send $15,000.
The proposed addition includes a four-story 20,975 square foot structure that would house classrooms, a common are and a black box theater.
Two candidates are running for mayor, and five candidates have thrown their hat in the ring for three open village trustee spots.
The event, described as a "peaceful protest," will take place at 4:45 p.m. outside the Tesla Dealership at 3200 Ogden Ave.
The city's planning and zoning commission will review a proposal for a development called Charleston Place at its Wednesday meeting.
Fapp Circle will close for an event, and Gary Avenue's road work has been postponed.
Police say Christina Formella sexually assaulted the student during a tutoring season in December 2023.
The Glen Ellyn Park District is seeking donations for its Rock Your Socks event, which helps raise awareness about Down Syndrome.
See which restaurants plan to offer special menu items and deals during Lisle Restaurant Week 2025.
Police say Devante Gunn, 32, had been stopped by police for a traffic violation when he drove over spike strips and led them on a chase.
