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Kooky, creepy Addams Family at COD
College of DuPage News Bureau submission
Jun 21, 2018 12:00 PM - College of DuPage's College Theater celebrates a creepy, kooky, tight-knit family in a production of Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice's "The Addams Family -- A New Musical."
Aurora veteran has attended every Memorial Day cemetery visit since 1950
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 21, 2018 6:30 AM - 91-year-old Navy veteran Ken Olson, who was stationed on a minesweeper in World War II, has attended every Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post 84 Memorial Day cemetery visit since 1950.
New census data: Minorities' share of area counties' population continues to rise
By Tim Broderick
Jun 21, 2018 6:28 AM - While overall county populations were little changed since July 2010, new census data show minorities' share of the total population continues to rise.
Ex-Lake Park coach, teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting student
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 9:43 PM - A former teacher and basketball coach at Roselle's Lake Park High School has pleaded guilty to the criminal sexual assault of one of his students and is headed to prison. Jared Wissmiller, 27, of Downers Grove was sentenced to eight years.
55 years for gunman who killed shop clerk in Bensenville
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 4:36 PM - Stephan Russell had multiple chances to "break off" an armed robbery in 2014. Instead, a DuPage County judge said, he escalated the situation, eventually shooting and killing a 36-year-old tobacco shop owner.
Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett with new features
Submitted by Arts in Bartlett
Jun 20, 2018 2:23 PM - The Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett Park Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24.
NIU offers Comedy Writing and Performance Camp
Submitted by NIU Continuing and Professional Education
Jun 20, 2018 11:54 AM - Northern Illinois University Continuing and Professional Education are offering a "Comedy Writing and Performance Camp" for youth entering ninth to 12th grade on July 15-20.
Naperville, Aurora first responders train in counterterrorism workshop
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 19, 2018 5:10 PM - Should a terrorism or mass-casualty event ever occur in Naperville or Aurora -- and officials say there are constant "real threats" -- first responders hope to be prepared and in communication with their federal partners. Officials from both towns and the four counties that contain them will complete a two-day Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Wednesday.
DuPage proposes small cell antenna ordinance
By Robert Sanchez
Jun 19, 2018 4:03 PM - DuPage County is looking to enact a local rules that officials hope will mitigate the downsides of wireless companies installing small cell antennas on publicly owned utility poles, streetlights and rights of way.
Third former Wheaton College football player pleads in hazing case
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 19, 2018 3:12 PM - The third of five former Wheaton College football players facing felonies in a 2016 hazing scandal has pleaded guilty to lesser misdemeanor charges. Samuel TeBos, 22, of Allendale, Michigan, pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to one year of conditional discharge requiring him to pay a $250 anti-crime fee and complete 100 hours of public service -- including 25 hours of speaking to youths about the dangers of hazing.

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