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Jury finds Aurora man guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 murder at bar in unincorporated Wheaton

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced that following a three-day-long trial in in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh, a jury has found a former Aurora man guilty of …
The Monster Mash costume contest gets under way at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Varble Park and the Deer Grove Leisure Center parking lot. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in each of four age divisions: ages 0-5, 6-10, 11-17 and 18 and older.

Costume contest to highlight Monster Mash on Saturday

Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes and little monsters! The Bensenville Park District invites Halloween enthusiasts of all ages to show off their spookiest, silliest and most creative …

Bville Jets invite young athletes to spring travel soccer tryouts this Thursday, Sunday

Young soccer players looking to sharpen their skills, challenge themselves and take their game to the next level are invited to try out for the Bville Jets spring travel soccer program through the …

Classic cars, cornhole and classic rock

The Bensenville Park District wrapped up its 2026 Live at White Pines series with Cars, Cornhole and Classic Rock on Oct. 11. That afternoon, attendees checked out a showcase of classic cars, tossed …

Get emissions tested at Veterans Park Nov. 16-20

Illinois AirTeam mobile testing units will return to Bensenville in November, offering convenient vehicle emissions testing for area motorists at Veterans Park, located at the corner of Main Street …
Sports
Members of the Chicago House men’s team celebrate a third-place finish in the 102nd edition of the United States National Amateur Cup tournament on July 24.
Chicago House soccer team wins national recognition
On Friday, July 24, the Chicago House men’s team traveled to Milwaukee to compete in the Final Four of the United States National Amateur Cup Tournament. The match on Friday featured the …
Chicago House soccer teams go undefeated
The Chicago House Athletic Club semi-pro men’s and women’s soccer teams went undefeated vs the Green Bay Glory teams in the “Soccer Sunday” double header this past Sunday at Langhorst Field …
Sophia Amin (left), Sophia Garcia (center) and Kennedy Rieger (6) celebrate after Willowbrook’s goal in a 1-0 win over Proviso East on April 28. (Photo by Chris Fox)
Warriors net first conference victory
The Montini Catholic softball team defeated Resurrection 4-0 on Saturday morning in Lombard. The Broncos improved to 16-8 overall and 5-5 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Red …
Montini sophomore Cameron Fox struck out 11 batters in Saturday’s shutout win over Resurrection. She gave up four hits and one walk in seven innings during the Broncos’ 4-0 victory.
Fox fires shutout for Broncos
The Montini Catholic softball team defeated Resurrection 4-0 on Saturday morning in Lombard. The Broncos improved to 16-8 overall and 5-5 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Red …
Senior Charlie Roelle slides into home plate during Willowbrook's series opener against the Blazers. Roelle was called out on the play. (Photo by Chris Fox)
Warriors’ winning streak hits 18 after extra-inning victory
The Willowbrook baseball team raised its winning streak to 18 games after sweeping last week’s three-game West Suburban Gold Conference series against Addison Trail. The Warriors completed the …
Obituaries
Virginia Bruck
Lynn “Ginny” Bruck, age 81, of Lombard, died June 6, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. …
Bernice L. Tokarski
Bernice L. Tokarski, 104, died peacefully at DuPage Care Center, Wheaton, on June 4. A Visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., …
Robert Frank Pullin
Robert Frank Pullin, 63, of Lombard, passed away on May 31st 2026. Loving husband of 29 years to Bonnie Pullin, nee Lasseter. Dear brother of the late Ralph Pullin, the late Marlene (John Jr.) …
Peter Didriksen
Peter Didriksen, 74, longtime Lombardian, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Loving husband of 45 years to Valerie, nee Olsen. They met while living at Cove Landing, where Peter invited …
BARBARA “BARB” LEE DELL, 83
A Life of Teaching, Connection, and Joy. Barbara “Barb” Lee Dell, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Elmhurst on April 24, 2026, with cremation following. She is survived by her husband …
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