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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s new DuPage Wildlife Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4 Gold Certification. (Forest Preserve District of DuPage County)

Community news: DuPage Wildlife Center lauded for environmental design, Pumpkin Smash planned

By Melinda Moore

October 31, 2026 at 6:03 a.m.

News from the community includes items from DuPage County, Franklin Park, Western Springs, Oak Park,...

Students from St. John Of The Cross School pack up nonperishable food items during the Parish’s annual food drive Oct. 24 in Western Springs. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

St. John of the Cross food drive draws 450 volunteers, donations from across Western Springs

By Hank Beckman

October 31, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Parish continued its decades-long tradition at its annual Harvest Saturday...

Cook County Commissioner 17th District candidates Elizabeth "Liz" Gorman, left, and Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg. (baiduhai)

Cook County Dems trying for blue sweep in board races, GOP hopes to keep one seat, make gains

By A.D. Quig

October 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Cook County Democratic Party has its eye on flipping the only GOP-held seat on...

Alex Butekas brought his 1965 Pontiac Hearse at the West End Trunk-or-Treat Car Show Sunday, Oct. 4 along Burlington Avenue in La Grange. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange’s Trunk-or-Treat Car Show pays tribute to spooky season

By Hank Beckman

October 7, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Owners of La Grange clothing store Jack's West End drew over 50 classic vehicles to...

Teska Associates planner Andrew Dunham discusses development possibilities with resident Nina Adams Sept. 29 during a Western Springs Comprehensive Plan Open House at the village Recreation Center. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Western Springs working on village’s first comprehensive plan update since 2003

By Hank Beckman

October 8, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

After almost a quarter century, the village of Western Springs is reviewing and updating its...

League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area members Jane Sunderlande, left, and Ann Lee recently led a workshop to explore what will be on the November ballot. The club hosts a program on the security of the election on Oct. 13. (League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area)

Community news: La Grange League of Women Voters demystifies ballots, and more

By Melinda Moore

October 5, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

News from the community includes items from La Grange, Oak Park, Westmont, Oak Brook, River...

City Voices, under director William Chin, will perform “A Song of Joys,” a program of choral pieces inspired by the poetry of Sara Teasdale and Walt Whitman, in Oak Park on Oct. 17 and 18. (City Voices)

City Voices to put poetry of Walt Whitman and Sara Teasdale to song in Oak Park
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By Myrna Petlicki

October 5, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

Oak Park's City Voices will perform a program of choral pieces inspired by the poems...

Portions of 31st Street in La Grange Park are set for an upgrade after village officials signed off on a plan to improve the safety and looks of the corridor that has been in the works for over a year. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park OKs 31st Street Corridor Transportation Plan

By Hank Beckman

October 5, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

La Grange Park officials approved a comprehensive transportation and streetscape plan for the area from...

Oak Park Fire Chief JT Terry discusses responding to CTA emergencies in the village during a Village Board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 in Oak Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park to seek reimbursement for emergency services along CTA Blue and Green lines

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 5, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Rosemont entered into an agreement to seek payment...

A meeting to discuss the potential impact of the proposed O'Hare Flyer high-speed train drew heated debate Thursday, Oct. 1 at Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

O’Hare Flyer’s potential impact on west suburbs debated at Forest Park meeting

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 5, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

Community members gathered to learn more about the O'Hare Flyer which is in talks to...

Holly Spurlock, member of the Oak Park School District 97 board, listens to students from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ask the board for more recess time during a meeting on Sept. 22, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

District 97 students petition School Board: Bring back recess

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By Cam'ron Hardy

October 5, 2026 at 11:58 a.m.

Students requested the return of their daily 15-minute physical education activity after it was reduced...

The Lyons Township High School District 204 board has made more moves to sell its undeveloped Willow Springs property. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Lyons Township High School eyes sale of Willow Springs property amid fears of industrial development

By Jesse Wright

September 29, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Lyons Township High School District 204 might finally sell its contentious Willow Springs property by...

The Sloan Triangle area of Clarendon Hills is set up for a downtown watch party for the Clarendon Hills Little League Aug. 16, 2025. The area will be part of a new downtown district. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

Clarendon Hills OKs scaled back downtown plan set to cost $1.9 million

By Chuck Fieldman

September 29, 2026 at 5:07 a.m.

Months after nixing a $3.2 million downtown improvement plan, the Clarendon Hills Village Board OK'd...