River Forest/Elmhurst youth team heads to the Junior League World Series

The D-10 All Stars of River Forest/Elmhurst are ready for the world. They are playing in the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan next week.

River Forest/Elmhurst youth team heads to the Junior League World Series
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The D-10 All Stars of River Forest/Elmhurst are ready for the world. They are playing in the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan next week.

DuPage County man found guilty of selling 'ghost guns' to undercover investigator

A DuPage County man was found guilty of multiple felony charges for selling unserialized “ghost guns” and a machine gun conversion device to an undercover investigator. 

Hinsdale Little League Team Heads to Regionals with World Series Hopes
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A Little League team from Hinsdale is receiving a grand send-off as they set out to chase their World Series dream. The 12-and-under team will represent Illinois at the regional tournament in Whitestown, Indiana.

Cook County man arrested for allegedly supplying fatal dose of narcotics to victim

A Cook County man was arrested this week after he allegedly supplied illegal narcotics to another man, who subsequently died of an overdose last year. 

Fun Olympics-inspired activities to help your kids beat the dreaded 'summer slide'
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Jennifer Jeffery, center director of Mathnasium in Elmhurst, expains what the "summer slide" is and offers ideas for helping kids broaden their horizons before school starts.

Naperville Ribfest permanently canceled
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The Exchange Club of Naperville will no longer host its annual Ribfest, the organization announced Tuesday. Earlier this year the club said there wouldn't be a Ribfest this summer.

New suburban Buffalo Wild Wings GO to offer free wings for a year

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering the first 100 customers at their new to-go location in suburban Chicago free wings for a year. 

My Half of the Sky coffee shop in Wheaton seeks to uplift and empower the hopeless
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My Half of the Sky in Wheaton is a unique coffee shop founded by Renee Pollino that combines a passion for community, hospitality, and ethical consumerism to combat issues like poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.

'Willomena' needs a forever home
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A cat named "Willomena" at the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove is looking for its forever home.

Elgin man dead after major rollover crash in west suburbs

The driver of a dump truck involved in a two-vehicle rollover crash in west suburban Addison on Friday has died.

Lisle décor store offers art workshops for adults

In a room of a small shop off Maple Avenue in Lisle, adults of all ages can tap into their inner artist. 

Fire damages Downers Grove church
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Multiple suburban fire departments were called to put out a blaze at Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Church in Downers Grove. Extra alarms were activated as flames shot through the roof. The building was unoccupied when it started.