Villa Park Police Department takes part in Blue Envelope Program

The Villa Park Police Department recently announced that it now offers a Blue Envelope Program to help improve communication between police officers and individuals on the autism spectrum during …

Supporters were out in force to raise money for Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley at the 2026 Superhero Hustle on Oct. 3.

Another successful Superhero Hustle at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley held its 23 rd annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. More than 400 people participated in the event, which took place …

Firefighters respond to house fire on Bierman Avenue

On Sunday, Oct. 4, at approximately 8:14 p.m., the Villa Park Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a residence in the 400 block of North Bierman Avenue. According to the fire …

Villa Park Village President Kevin Patrick is pictured with volunteers from the Christian Church of Villa Park and its Disciples Food Pantry after the pie-throwing fundraiser at the Autumn Jubilee on Saturday, Oct. 10. Pictured left to right are Christina Reyes, Joe Garza, Agnieszka Gawin, Judi Wilson, Patrick, Christian Church of Villa Park Pastor David Holston and the food pantry’s director, Joan Fuller.

Pie-throwing fundraiser benefits local food pantry

Villa Park Village President Kevin Patrick was on the receiving end of several pies at the Villa Park Community F.U.N. (Focus on Unifying Neighbors) Commission’s fourth annual Autumn Jubilee on …

Willowbrook High School’s marching band performed during halftime of the Warriors' home football game against Proviso East on Friday, Oct. 9. After performing on the field, band members marched toward the Willowbrook student section to play “Hey! Baby.” The band’s drum majors, junior Gage Dondzik-Clardy (left) and senior Gwendolyn Valle (right), are pictured standing near the enthusiastic and vocal student section.

A halftime tradition at Willowbrook High School

Annual CROP Hunger Walk raises $18,300 so far

Beautiful fall weather greeted the estimated 90 people who participated in the 2026 Great Prairie CROP Hunger Walk held in Lombard on Sunday, Oct. 4. These 90 individuals made up 13 teams that …

Villa Park Review - October 15, 2026

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Deadly midday shooting at Oakbrook Center

One man died and one woman was injured in a recent shooting at Oakbrook Center. The midday shooting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, drew a heavy response from several area law enforcement agencies. Oak …

Villa Park’s Mrs. Roper Romp keeps growing

More than 120 people attended Villa Park’s fourth annual Mrs. Roper Romp on Saturday evening, Oct. 3. The large group of revelers copied the style of Helen Roper from the popular TV series …

Brennan honored with 88’s Best award for September

Willowbrook High School senior Claire Brennan of Villa Park was recently named her school’s recipient of the 88’s Best award for the month of September. Brennan was recognized during the …

Man accused of bringing loaded gun into hospital emergency room

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Winfield Chief of Police David Schar have announced that Judge Robert Walsh granted the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Glen Ellyn man …

Opinion

Things about the good old days that were, well, good

Ever-changing technology has forever impacted the way we live, certainly making life more convenient and instantaneous, as well as life-changing and life-saving. As wonderful as technology is, …

Warriors edge Leyden, lose to Addison Trail

The Willowbrook boys soccer team played two exciting West Suburban Gold Conference matches in Villa Park last week. The Warriors defeated Leyden 3-2 in an Oct. 6 battle. Two days later, Willowbrook …

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Agnes Bathje

Agnes Bathje (née Muchow) passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, 2026. Born Jan. 23, 1948 in Chicago to Clarence and Ann Muchow. Survived by her husband Merritt, their children David (Janice), Cathy …

Todd Douglas Mattson

It is with great sorrow that the Mattson family announces the unexpected passing of Todd Douglas Mattson on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Todd Douglas Mattson was born on Sept. 29, 1951 in Dix Hills, …

Obituaries

Margaret Younger, 87

Margaret “Peggy” Younger, 87, a lifetime resident of the Lombard and Villa Park area, passed away Sept. 19, 2026. You could say Peggy was the loving aunt to Carol (John) Knopf, but it would …

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.

Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana.