Good Morning, DuPage!
"Spring-ish"
We’re officially in that weird Illinois "Spring-ish" window where the temperature swing is a solid 20 degrees. expect a high of 44°F with mostly cloudy skies and a brisk 9 mph wind from the southwest. Tonight, things settle down to a clear 24°F.
Top Stories
North Central Eliminated After 75-67 Battle with Wheaton
In a nail-biting quarterfinal match of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, the North Central College women's basketball team fell short against Wheaton, losing 75-67. The game took place at Gregory Arena, where the Cardinals fought hard but couldn't secure the win.
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Naperville Teacher Named 2026 Golden Apple Award Finalist
A Naperville teacher has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Golden Apple Award, celebrating excellence in teaching. This accolade highlights the teacher's commitment to education and impact on students.
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Changemakers in Action
The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team (PLT) held its "Changemakers" ceremony at Glenbard West, honoring local leaders like Simran Tarigopula and the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District for their work in wellness and overdose prevention.
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Quick Hits
York rolls: Despite playing shorthanded, the Dukes (28-4) cruised past Bartlett 57-33. Junior Joseph Lubbe led the way with 24 points.
DGN holds serve: Downers Grove North beat rivals Hinsdale Central for the fourth time this season to advance to the sectional finals.
Events this Week
The Best Local Events from the Area
Sun, Mar 1 — Rotary and Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser · 326 Joliet St., West Chicago 60185 · 8am · $8/$6 — Details →
Sat, Feb 28 — Paula Poundstone - Unnecessary Farce · Belushi Performance Hall · 7:30pm · $40/$45/$50 — Details →
Sat, Feb 28 — House Tour: Curing a Cold in the 1890s · Kline Creek Farm · 10am-4pm · $5 — Details →
On This Day
Buffalo Bill
William Frederick Cody—better known as "Buffalo Bill"—was born on a farm in Scott County, Iowa, just across the river.
While he was born in Iowa, Buffalo Bill’s legacy is woven into the fabric of the Chicago suburbs. During the late 1800s, his world-famous "Wild West Show" was a staple at the Chicago World's Fair and frequently traveled through the "Collar Counties" via the same rail lines that built towns like Wheaton and Glen Ellyn.
Buffalo Bill wasn't just a showman; he was the world's first true "global celebrity" and a pioneer of the American mythos. For a region like DuPage that grew out of the expansion of the Western frontier and the railroads, he represents the transition from the "Old West" to the modern, connected suburbs we live in today.
Local Fun Fact
Before refrigeration was a household staple, Lombard and Glen Ellyn were major hubs for the ice-harvesting industry. During the late 1800s, hundreds of men would harvest massive blocks from local ponds (like Lake Ellyn) to be shipped by train into Chicago. It was grueling, dangerous work that literally kept the city’s food supply from spoiling.
😊That’s it for Today.
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