Downers Grove’s Scarlet Bloomers celebrate charter member Anna May Bequeaith’s 100th birthday

Linda Kunze Plaza improvements to begin in July

The renovation of Linda Kunze Plaza in downtown Downers Grove is expected to be complete before the end of the year

Woodridge tornado ‘strengthening what I have’ for mom who lost unborn child during calamity

A Woodridge mom who lost her unborn child as a result of injuries incurred during the 2021 tornado reflects on the tragic night as well as her rehabilitation over the past five years

Neighbors Helping Neighbors group formed in the aftermath of Father’s Day 2021 tornado in Woodridge

A tornado in Woodridge on Father's Day 2021 led to the creation of volunteer organizations designed to respond to other tragedies the community might face in the future

Young Nazareth team, in deepest playoff run in three years, bows out in supersectional loss to St. Rita

A young Nazareth team that started four sophomores and a freshman Monday made its deepest postseason run in three years, but were limited to two hits by St. Rita's Will Rewers in a 2-0 loss in the Class 3A Crestwood Supersectional.

Teen accused of stealing clothing from Oak Brook Alo, leading cops on high-speed chase: prosecutors

A 17-year-old juvenile from Chicago accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Alo store and then leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court date