Good Morning, DuPage!
A Frosty Morning Leads to a Warm Afternoon!
Today is the ultimate "Suburban Spring" weather. 62 for the High and 30 for the Low. A 32-degree swing means you'll experience two different seasons between your morning coffee and your commute home.
Top Stories
Presidential Historian to Speak at Elmhurst University
Mark your calendars! On March 17, renowned author Michael Beschloss will present “Leadership Through the Ages” at Elmhurst University.
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DuPage County Animal Services Receives No-Kill Excellence Grant
DuPage County Animal Services has been awarded a No-Kill Excellence Grant, recognizing their commitment to saving lives and promoting animal welfare. This grant will help enhance their programs and services, ensuring more animals find loving homes.
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Yorkville Boys Basketball Upsets Naperville North
In a thrilling regional semifinal, the Yorkville boys basketball team pulled off an upset against Naperville North, thanks to Joey Jakstys' impressive 21 points. The victory adds to a series of successful games for local teams, making for an exciting sports season.
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Quick Hits
Janson “Ted” Vogt Appointed to Midwestern University Board of Trustees
Glen Ellyn’s Alaini Spata represents Team USA this weekend at the Miss Valentine International Tournament in Estonia.
Events this Week
The Best Local Events from the Area
Sat, Feb 28 — Naperville Ale Fest: Winter Edition · Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville · 12p · $78 — Details →
Includes festival entry and 18 three-ounce beer samples.Wed, Mar 4 — Chat with the Chiefs · Addison Village Hall · 6p · Free
Meet Addison's Police Chiefs & voice concerns
On This Day
The Supreme Court Defends the Vote: In the landmark case Leser v. Garnett, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge to the 19th Amendment, officially solidifying women's right to vote across the entire country.
This wasn't just a D.C. story. At the time, Illinois—and specifically the DuPage region—was a hotbed for the suffrage movement. Local leaders were instrumental in the "Illinois Grace Period," where Illinois became one of the first states to ratify the amendment. This 1922 ruling was the final "nail in the coffin" for those trying to roll back that progress.
It’s a reminder of how quickly "settled" progress can be challenged and the role the courts play in cementing local rights. For your readers, many of whom are active in local school boards and village councils, it’s a nod to the infrastructure of our democracy.
Local Fun Fact
Wait, what’s that town called?
Flowerfield is one of the most mysterious little pockets in DuPage County. While it sounds like a quaint village, it is actually a "ghost" unincorporated community tucked right between Glen Ellyn and Lombard.
If you look at a map, Flowerfield sits near IL-53 and Wilson Avenue. However, the USPS officially lists "Flowerfield, IL" on its "Names to Avoid" list. If you try to address a letter there, it might actually be returned to sender—most residents technically use a Lombard zip code (60148).
Because it’s unincorporated, Flowerfield has no mayor, no town hall, and no police force of its own. It relies entirely on Milton Township and the DuPage County Sheriff for services.
Despite its small size, it is incredibly diverse. Data shows that Flowerfield has one of the highest percentages of residents born outside the U.S. (nearly 44%) in the entire country, with a particularly vibrant Asian and Ukrainian community.
Most locals only know it exists because of the small, unassuming "Flowerfield" sign on Route 53. If you blink while driving toward the College of DuPage, you’ll miss it entirely.
😊 That’s it for Today.
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