Illinois State Library Communications Manager Patrick McGuckin announced that the first meeting of the Future of Resource Sharing Committee was held at the ISL earlier this week.

Chicago a cappella: The group will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 in North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave.

The following incidents and arrests were reported by the Downers Grove Police Department: Suspicious Incident DGPD arrived at Family Video on Belmont on February 1 to find a smoldering futon mattress in the parking lot.

How much cheese does it take to feed a village on Super Bowl Sunday ? Skuddlebutts Pizza and Catering A of Glen Ellyn and Downers Grove ordered a ton of cheese in preparation for the annual sporting event, when many Americans are expected to chow down.

From behind her counter at Urban Chic Home , Beckie Nilles looks out her window facing Glen Oak Restaurant and regularly sees "phenomenal" foot traffic along Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Glen Ellyn.

One year ago snow enveloped the Chicagoland area including Glen Ellyn. It shut down airports, villages and who can forget the scene on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago? A Can you believe that today's high is expected to reach 51? Just one year ago we were barricaded in our homes and today we don't even need a coat! Here are some statistics from last ... (more)

Not a clue what to do this weekend? Let our editors guide you with these hot events in the 'burbs. Contestants vie for the coveted "Chili Pot" and the public is invited to taste all the entries and vote for the People's Choice Award.

It's fair to say that Catherine Brod has helped enrich the educational experience for hundreds of students who traverse the paths of Harper College's campus each day.

Gregory M. McGuire, 28, of Wheaton, was charged with driving under the influence and cited for illegal transportation of alcohol on Jan.

The following incidents and arrests were reported by the Downers Grove Police Department: Retail Theft A python snake was stolen from a snake tank at Petco on 75 th street around 3:30 p.m. on January 28.

Commuters face hike under new Metra fare policy. The cost of a one-way ticket from Evanston to downtown Chicago increased from $3.50 to $4.25. fares increased Wednesday by an average of 25 percent across the board - the greatest single fare hike in the company's history.

All six village of Glen Ellyn trustees approved the installation of lights at Glenbard West High School's turf practice field.A The trustees debated on whether to reverse the recommendation of the plan commission, which also voted in favor of the lights but with certain conditions including lights out at Memorial Field at 9 p.m. The issue to ... (more)

A senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is one of only two students from Illinois to be named Intel Science Talent Search finalists this year.

Shirley A. Benning, 74, of Streator, passed away at 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at her residence in Streator.

A longtime College of DuPage journalism professor who was removed last summer as faculty adviser to the student newspaper is leaving the school in August.

Wheaton City Council will vote next month on a long-term bike plan which would be a template for future improvements to the city's biking system.

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder asked local lawmakers today to work to change state law to allow dorms at the the Glen Ellyn community college campus.

The duck foie gras boasts honey and raspberry vinegar and is served with a tiny mache salad and honey-roasted apple slices on a brioche toast.

Retail Theft Matthew Michels, 19 of 384 Lorraine Road in Glen Ellyn, was charged with retail theft after being observed removing a pornographic DVD from its package and putting it in his front pocket before attempting to exit without paying at Fry's Electronics on January 23.

A wild donkey walks into the entry way of a local store with a 'Yes We re Open' sign on the door in Oatman, AZ along Route 66 last August.