Local news for DuPage County, Illinois.https://dupagegazette.com/https://dupagegazette.com/article/denise-nelligan-obituary-naperville-il-1938-2026/https://dupagegazette.com/article/denise-nelligan-obituary-naperville-il-1938-2026/Denise M. Nelligan, who moved to Naperville in 1975 and was active at St. Raphael Catholic Church, died October 21 of complications from Alzheimer's disease.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWilliam Parkerhttps://dupagegazette.com/article/affordability-is-key-as-lake-election-races-enter-stretch-run-we-may-have-a-high/https://dupagegazette.com/article/affordability-is-key-as-lake-election-races-enter-stretch-run-we-may-have-a-high/Party leaders in Lake County agree cost of living is voters' top concern, and the county clerk says interest could push turnout well above a typical midterm.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/cairo-santos-is-the-best-kicker-in-bears-history-in-year-13-he-thinks-he-ll-be-e/https://dupagegazette.com/article/cairo-santos-is-the-best-kicker-in-bears-history-in-year-13-he-thinks-he-ll-be-e/Entering his 13th NFL season, Santos has added a little range and flexibility work to his offseason while continuing to hold the Bears' records for field-goal accuracy.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/jesse-jackson-family-disputes-posthumous-juliana-stratton-endorsement-in-senate/https://dupagegazette.com/article/jesse-jackson-family-disputes-posthumous-juliana-stratton-endorsement-in-senate/Yusef Jackson says the late Rev. Jesse Jackson never finalized his primary picks and that a draft sample ballot naming Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was released without authorization.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/juan-soto-sentencia-nocaut-de-dominicana-ante-pa-ses-bajos-en-el-cl-sico-mundial/https://dupagegazette.com/article/juan-soto-sentencia-nocaut-de-dominicana-ante-pa-ses-bajos-en-el-cl-sico-mundial/Dominican Republic manager Albert Pujols tried to pull Juan Soto in a blowout, but the slugger stayed in and hit a home run in a 12-1 win in Miami.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/tinley-irish-parade-salutes-veterans-as-nation-s-250th-birthday-approaches/https://dupagegazette.com/article/tinley-irish-parade-salutes-veterans-as-nation-s-250th-birthday-approaches/Tens of thousands lined Oak Park Avenue in 60-degree weather for a parade that honored veterans, one of whom recalled a very different homecoming after Vietnam.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/reservations-now-open-for-more-than-500-chicago-restaurant-week-2026-participant/https://dupagegazette.com/article/reservations-now-open-for-more-than-500-chicago-restaurant-week-2026-participant/The 19th annual dining event, running Jan. 23 to Feb. 8, features discounted prix-fixe menus across the city and suburbs.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/el-papa-le-n-xiv-visita-turqu-a-y-l-bano-en-su-primer-viaje-al-extranjero/https://dupagegazette.com/article/el-papa-le-n-xiv-visita-turqu-a-y-l-bano-en-su-primer-viaje-al-extranjero/The first U.S.-born pope sets out Thursday on a six-day pilgrimage that mixes Christian unity, Middle East tensions and intense media attention.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/players-era-headlines-list-of-thanksgiving-week-offerings-on-the-college-basketb/https://dupagegazette.com/article/players-era-headlines-list-of-thanksgiving-week-offerings-on-the-college-basketb/Tournaments in Las Vegas, Hawaii, Florida and the Bahamas, plus a marquee game in Chicago, give ranked teams a measuring-stick stretch ahead of conference play.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/lyzale-edmon-scores-three-tds-as-bradley-bourbonnais-knocks-off-undefeated-linco/https://dupagegazette.com/article/lyzale-edmon-scores-three-tds-as-bradley-bourbonnais-knocks-off-undefeated-linco/Bradley-Bourbonnais senior Lyzale Edmon scored three times in a 35-13 upset of No. 20 Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/city-to-weigh-15-5m-in-settlements-tied-to-fatal-encounters-with-first-responder/https://dupagegazette.com/article/city-to-weigh-15-5m-in-settlements-tied-to-fatal-encounters-with-first-responder/The City Council's Finance Committee is set to weigh payouts to the families of a man who died in a fire department ambulance and a couple killed in a police pursuit crash, along with a whistleblower settlement.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/9-year-old-hurt-in-fall-at-cta-green-line-station-declared-brain-dead/https://dupagegazette.com/article/9-year-old-hurt-in-fall-at-cta-green-line-station-declared-brain-dead/Elijah Flores was critically injured eight days before this report when a fight at the Near West Side CTA stop sent him and an adult companion tumbling down a stairway, and police have still made no arrest.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/luis-d-az-marca-en-su-debut-con-el-bayern-munich-que-gana-la-supercopa-de-aleman/https://dupagegazette.com/article/luis-d-az-marca-en-su-debut-con-el-bayern-munich-que-gana-la-supercopa-de-aleman/Luis Díaz found the net in his first match for Bayern Munich, helping the Bundesliga champions beat Stuttgart 2-1 on Saturday to open the season with a trophy.Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/mclean-gana-en-su-debut-en-grandes-ligas-y-lleva-a-mets-a-triunfo-3-1-ante-marin/https://dupagegazette.com/article/mclean-gana-en-su-debut-en-grandes-ligas-y-lleva-a-mets-a-triunfo-3-1-ante-marin/The 24-year-old right-hander threw 5⅓ scoreless innings in his first big-league start, helping New York to just its third win in 17 games.Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/debido-a-la-crisis-presupuestaria-cps-recorta-guardias-de-cruce-para-escuelas-pr/https://dupagegazette.com/article/debido-a-la-crisis-presupuestaria-cps-recorta-guardias-de-cruce-para-escuelas-pr/Facing a $734 million deficit, the district is cutting 102 crossing guard posts, about a third of which serve only private-school students, prompting objections from a South Side alderperson and a school board member.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/corea-del-sur-sigue-confiada-en-acuerdo-nuclear-de-18-000-millones-suspendido-po/https://dupagegazette.com/article/corea-del-sur-sigue-confiada-en-acuerdo-nuclear-de-18-000-millones-suspendido-po/South Korean officials described a Czech court's freeze on a deal to build two reactors as a temporary setback and said they expect the contract to go ahead.Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/harold-washington-librarians-concerned-for-their-safety-with-security-incidents/https://dupagegazette.com/article/harold-washington-librarians-concerned-for-their-safety-with-security-incidents/Employees at Chicago's central library describe threats, assaults and thin staffing, while the Chicago Public Library says it is acting on safety concerns through a new task force and added training.Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/matthew-stafford-est-satisfecho-con-su-contrato-reestructurado-con-rams-tras-con/https://dupagegazette.com/article/matthew-stafford-est-satisfecho-con-su-contrato-reestructurado-con-rams-tras-con/The 37-year-old quarterback reported for voluntary offseason workouts weeks after landing a raise for the second straight year, and acknowledged he explored a possible trade before the matter was settled.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/mayor-brandon-johnson-launches-budget-group-warns-of-financial-crossroads-if-tru/https://dupagegazette.com/article/mayor-brandon-johnson-launches-budget-group-warns-of-financial-crossroads-if-tru/Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order launching public budget meetings, a full spending review and a new advisory group, saying the city is 'at a crossroads' as the Trump administration threatens to cut $3 billion in federal funding.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/ultrasonidos-de-los-senos-son-cuesti-n-de-vida-o-muerte-pero-es-un-reto-que-el-s/https://dupagegazette.com/article/ultrasonidos-de-los-senos-son-cuesti-n-de-vida-o-muerte-pero-es-un-reto-que-el-s/Illinois women with dense breasts say Medicare and other coverage hurdles are leaving them with bills for automated breast ultrasound screenings that once were paid in full.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/white-sox-announce-spring-training-broadcast-schedule/https://dupagegazette.com/article/white-sox-announce-spring-training-broadcast-schedule/The White Sox, Chicago Sports Network and ESPN Chicago have set their Cactus League broadcast schedule, which includes seven televised games and 10 on the radio.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/where-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-in-chicago/https://dupagegazette.com/article/where-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-in-chicago/Celebrations welcoming the Year of the Snake are under way across the Chicago area, with free ceremonies, performances, exhibits and two major parades planned through early February.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/michael-o-brien-s-high-school-basketball-weekly-rewind/https://dupagegazette.com/article/michael-o-brien-s-high-school-basketball-weekly-rewind/Joliet West ended a rocky stretch with a surprising home win over Warren, while Lake Park's Orion Kelly-Quintero made his varsity debut after two ACL tears.Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/like-that-s-crazy-who-is-that-guy-dwyane-wade-s-new-statue-unveiled-in-front-of/https://dupagegazette.com/article/like-that-s-crazy-who-is-that-guy-dwyane-wade-s-new-statue-unveiled-in-front-of/The franchise's all-time leading scorer was honored with an 8-foot sculpture depicting his famous "This is my house!" celebration against his hometown Chicago Bulls.Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/shirley-mclean-obituary/https://dupagegazette.com/article/shirley-mclean-obituary/Shirley Mae McLean, who lived in Aurora for more than six decades and raised a family while working in real estate and travel, died October 21; services are set for early November.Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/evanston-to-repurpose-little-beans-cafe-into-community-center/https://dupagegazette.com/article/evanston-to-repurpose-little-beans-cafe-into-community-center/The city, which bought the Asbury Avenue play cafe in February, says the site will host accessible recreation programs, a preschool, a pickleball court and a temporary home for Ecology Center animals.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/renovations-underway-at-lake-forest-s-ragdale-barnhouse-we-are-trying-to-retain/https://dupagegazette.com/article/renovations-underway-at-lake-forest-s-ragdale-barnhouse-we-are-trying-to-retain/A $1.2 million renovation of the Ragdale Barnhouse, part of which dates to 1839, aims to expand dining and living space for visiting artists while preserving the building's historic character.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/homer-township-board-oks-2-2-million-civic-center-at-trantina-farm/https://dupagegazette.com/article/homer-township-board-oks-2-2-million-civic-center-at-trantina-farm/The township board voted to move ahead with the project in Homer Glen, as some residents and the village mayor asked for a delay to allow more public input and further studies.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/failure-to-protect-flawed-state-oversight-lets-doctors-accused-of-abuse-continue/https://dupagegazette.com/article/failure-to-protect-flawed-state-oversight-lets-doctors-accused-of-abuse-continue/A Chicago Tribune investigation found that holes in state law and slow action by the licensing agency allowed providers accused of sexual misconduct to keep practicing, sometimes for years.Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/how-kendall-coyne-schofield-and-the-pwhl-aim-to-change-the-landscape-of-women-s/https://dupagegazette.com/article/how-kendall-coyne-schofield-and-the-pwhl-aim-to-change-the-landscape-of-women-s/Kendall Coyne Schofield and league officials describe how years of player-led organizing, outside advisers and a pre-signed labor deal produced the Professional Women's Hockey League.Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/highland-park-massacre-suspect-keeps-phone-privileges-despite-rant-that-fbi-stag/https://dupagegazette.com/article/highland-park-massacre-suspect-keeps-phone-privileges-despite-rant-that-fbi-stag/Robert E. Crimo III has not been disciplined over a jail video message alleging a federal "false flag," because the visitor who recorded it, not he, broke jail rules, the Lake County sheriff's office said.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/payday-bears-jaylon-johnson-ups-the-ante-with-pick-six/https://dupagegazette.com/article/payday-bears-jaylon-johnson-ups-the-ante-with-pick-six/The Bears cornerback intercepted the Raiders twice, returned one for a touchdown and openly said he wants to be paid like one of the NFL's best in a 30-12 win at Soldier Field.Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/50-as-the-magic-mark-in-muskie-fishing/https://dupagegazette.com/article/50-as-the-magic-mark-in-muskie-fishing/Matt Sopron of Chicago's South Side hooked and released a 50-inch muskie on Sept. 13, reaching a length milestone that anglers in Illinois and Canada prize.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/bears-wrs-coach-expects-chase-claypool-to-play-sunday/https://dupagegazette.com/article/bears-wrs-coach-expects-chase-claypool-to-play-sunday/Tyke Tolbert says Claypool has practiced well this week, a day after head coach Matt Eberflus did not rule out sitting the wideout following a quiet season opener.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/former-trump-prosecutor-mostly-mum-before-congress-on-details-of-hush-money-inve/https://dupagegazette.com/article/former-trump-prosecutor-mostly-mum-before-congress-on-details-of-hush-money-inve/Mark Pomerantz, who once helped lead Manhattan's investigation of Donald Trump, invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a closed-door deposition, according to a Republican committee member.Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/some-districts-will-continue-meeting-with-teacher-unions-after-lawmakers-remove/https://dupagegazette.com/article/some-districts-will-continue-meeting-with-teacher-unions-after-lawmakers-remove/Superintendents in several Northwest Indiana districts plan to continue discussions with teachers on topics the state no longer requires them to cover, even as union leaders call the change an attack on collective bargaining.Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-blackhawks-lose-for-the-11th-time-in-12-games-falling-to-the-columbus-bl/https://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-blackhawks-lose-for-the-11th-time-in-12-games-falling-to-the-columbus-bl/Gustav Nyquist's two short-handed goals powered Columbus to a 4-1 win over Chicago, which has now lost 11 of its last 12 games.Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/david-montgomery-has-one-last-game-as-bears-bell-cow/https://dupagegazette.com/article/david-montgomery-has-one-last-game-as-bears-bell-cow/With Khalil Herbert due back from injured reserve next week, David Montgomery has one game left as Chicago's featured runner, and a chance to impress potential free-agent suitors.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/justin-fields-limited-but-still-could-start-vs-jets/https://dupagegazette.com/article/justin-fields-limited-but-still-could-start-vs-jets/Fields, who separated his non-throwing shoulder against the Falcons, was limited Thursday, and the Bears say the decision between him and Trevor Siemian rests with the medical staff and team leadership.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/u-s-officials-visit-brittney-griner-in-russian-prison/https://dupagegazette.com/article/u-s-officials-visit-brittney-griner-in-russian-prison/American diplomats saw the WNBA player in custody as the Biden administration says it is still pressing Moscow to free her and Paul Whelan.Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/darrion-dupree-runs-hard-for-mount-carmel-blainey-dowling-and-denny-furlong-take/https://dupagegazette.com/article/darrion-dupree-runs-hard-for-mount-carmel-blainey-dowling-and-denny-furlong-take/Quarterback Blainey Dowling, receiver Denny Furlong and running back Darrion Dupree powered Mount Carmel to a 42-7 conference win over visiting Marist, lifting the Caravan to 4-0.Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-task-force-recommends-removal-of-monuments-including-christopher-columbu/https://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-task-force-recommends-removal-of-monuments-including-christopher-columbu/A long-delayed report from the Chicago Monuments Project recommends taking down several statues and plaques and funding new memorials, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not bound to act on it.Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/residents-question-schneider-on-u-s-congress-actions-and-u-s-supreme-court-decis/https://dupagegazette.com/article/residents-question-schneider-on-u-s-congress-actions-and-u-s-supreme-court-decis/About 40 people questioned U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider on the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act, corporate taxes and the fallout from the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/ukrainian-s-plea-to-the-world-don-t-forget-us/https://dupagegazette.com/article/ukrainian-s-plea-to-the-world-don-t-forget-us/Kateryna Yushchenko, who grew up in Chicago's Ukrainian community, says Ukrainians fear most that the world will tire of their war and move on.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-weekend-toll-8-killed-by-gunfire-2-teens-among-at-least-17-others-wounde/https://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-weekend-toll-8-killed-by-gunfire-2-teens-among-at-least-17-others-wounde/Gunfire left eight people dead and at least 17 others injured in Chicago from Friday evening into Sunday, including two wounded teenagers and a 17-year-old girl killed in a car in Englewood.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/beverly-morgan-park-residents-organize-save-the-trees-campaign-in-fight-to-prote/https://dupagegazette.com/article/beverly-morgan-park-residents-organize-save-the-trees-campaign-in-fight-to-prote/Neighbors on Chicago's Southwest Side say healthy trees are disappearing from parkway strips and are teaming up with an environmental group to push for protections and replanting.Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/white-sox-baserunning-miscue-helps-jays-preserve-6-5-win/https://dupagegazette.com/article/white-sox-baserunning-miscue-helps-jays-preserve-6-5-win/A sixth-inning mistake on the bases erased a run that would have tied the game, and the short-handed White Sox fell to the Blue Jays despite a four-hit night from Andrew Vaughn.Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/80-1-long-shot-rich-strike-crosses-finish-line-first-in-kentucky-derby/https://dupagegazette.com/article/80-1-long-shot-rich-strike-crosses-finish-line-first-in-kentucky-derby/Rich Strike, a late entry who went off at 80-1, surged along the rail at Churchill Downs to win the 148th Kentucky Derby in one of the biggest upsets in the race's history.Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-covid-19-cases-on-the-rise-but-arwady-says-city-should-be-able-to-evade/https://dupagegazette.com/article/chicago-covid-19-cases-on-the-rise-but-arwady-says-city-should-be-able-to-evade/Illinois reported its highest daily case count in nearly a month, but Chicago's public health commissioner said the city appears able to avoid a large wave driven by the BA.2 subvariant.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adamshttps://dupagegazette.com/article/coi-exhorta-a-marginar-a-los-rusos-de-justas-deportivas/https://dupagegazette.com/article/coi-exhorta-a-marginar-a-los-rusos-de-justas-deportivas/The International Olympic Committee called on sports federations to exclude Russians and Belarusians from competition in condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine, setting off a wave of moves across European sport.Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMTKen Adams