(Elmhurst Independent, Jan. 28) The Outreach House, a local nonprofit in Lombard, received 130,660 Huggies® diapers as part of a nationwide initiative to mark the 15th anniversary of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) in 2026.

(Elmhurst Independent, Jan 31) The annual Bags for Wags tournament is a community tradition in Elmhurst held every February. Proceeds benefit the Brian Edwin Wagner fund, which grants college scholarships in his memory. For more information about the BEWSF and to...

(Elmhurst Independent, Jan. 28)  

Villa Park Review Jan. 8 – Willowbrook’s boys basketball team won four straight games to earn the championship at the IC Catholic Prep/Westmont Classic. (Chris Fox photo)

The Scoop Today Jan. 7 – The Lena-Winslow-Stockton PantherHawks earned second-place at the tourney in Springfield. Career wins were celebrated by Brandon White (100), Eli Larson (150), and Jack Mensendike (100). (Team photo)

Villa Park Review Jan. 8 – A group of students in Addison Trail's From School to Work class recently spent time at the District Council Training Center.

Jan. 8 Elmhurst Independent - Members of the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team celebrate a lead change in the Dec. 30 title game against Willowbrook. (Chris Fox photo)

(Addison Independent, Dec. 4) Tri-Town YMCA’s annual Christmas tree sale is behind Dairy Queen at Main and Maple streets, Lombard. It’s open Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until the trees are gone.

(Elmhurst Independent, Dec. 4) Despite the temps, a warm spirit of giving was in the air at the 42nd annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. (Clark Maxwell photo)

(Scoop Today, Dec. 3) The River Ridge AFS/International Club hosted 13 exchange students from 12 countries. They were treated to a potluck and several field trips. (RRCUSD Facebook photo)