Michelle Mullins

Michelle Mullins is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Hadley Middle School Principal Kristen Schroeder, right, and assistant Principal Holly Odom at the National Association of Elementary School Principals conference in Florida this summer to receive the national Gold Star award recognition. The banner hangs in the school entrance. (Homer Elementary District 33C)

Hadley Middle School celebrates governor’s Blue Ribbon designation

October 22, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

Hadley Middle School in Homer Glen is recognized as a 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon School for exemplary academic achievement

A DuPage County resident vaccinated for measles recently contracted the illness during international travel, making it a rare "breakthrough" case, health department officials said. This is what the disease can look like three days after infection. (Centers for Disease Control)

First DuPage County case of measles this year reported, health department says

October 21, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

DuPage County Health Department says a vaccinated county resident recently returned from international travel has contracted measles.

Mary Ann Bobosky, left, and Rodney Randall, right, seen here with Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli, are this year's Naperville Senior Task Force Seniors of the Year award recipients. (Naperville Senior Task Force)

Naperville News Digest: Senior of the Year award recipients announced; Pints for Paws fundraiser to support humane society

October 21, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

Naperville D203 board agrees to consider joining social media lawsuit

October 20, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

Naperville District 203 School Board voted to pursue a nationwide lawsuit against social media platforms over alleged impacts on students’ mental health.

A foursome hailing from Yorkville and Naperville won the Naperville Park District's 2026 Fall Scramble. They are, from left, John Hlava, Jordan Hindenach, Matthew Matekaitis, Brian Dixon. (Naperville Park District)

Naperville News Digest: Holiday Home Tour Planned

October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Pumpkin Smash will take place Nov. 7.

The Illinois Association of Park Districts awarded the Naperville Park District and Max’s Mission the Partnership Award for highlighting community mental health by installing four Afterglow murals at the Rothermel Family Skate Facility, (Naperville Park District)

Naperville News Digest: ‘Afterglow’ murals offer hope to survivors

October 16, 2026 at 8:53 a.m.

MAX’S MISSION AND PARK DISTRICT COLLABORATION RECOGNIZED The Illinois Association of Park Districts awarded the Naperville Park District and Max’s Mission the Partnership Award at its recent gala. The two...

Residents protest three solar farm projects Oct. 15, 2026, at the Will County Board meeting in Joliet. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board rejects solar farm near Monee, approves one near Manhattan while lamenting lack of local control

October 15, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

The Will County Board rejects a solar energy project in Green Garden Township and approves another project in New Lenox Township.

Scott Saef, an attorney representing Commonwealth Edison's substation improvement project, speaks to the Homer Glen Village Board Oct. 14, 2026. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen OKs ComEd substation, adds beautification requirements

October 15, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

The Homer Glen Village Board voted 4-2 Wednesday to approve Commonwealth Edison's plan to modernize its substation on Bell Road.

Naperville Park District Park Police are collecting new and unwrapped toys through Saturday, Dec. 12 for the DuPage County Toys for Tots program. (Naperville Park District)

Naperville News Digest: ‘Men Who Cook’ fundraiser set to provide apps, mains, desserts

October 14, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

News and notes from around the Naperville area.

The seal of Will County outside the Will County clerk’s office. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges

October 13, 2026 at 5:37 a.m.

Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and Republican Carmen Maurella for treasurer.

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