Carol Stream

Illinois DuPage County

Carol Stream

A village in DuPage County, Illinois — population 38,821 as of 2020.

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New York Amsterdam News October 1

Buddy Guy & guests to celebrate his 90th birthday at Radio City Music Hall — how to watch

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with an all-star cast of special guests at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 1.

Creatives & Arts
The Hoya September 30

Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Speak About Importance of Community-Based Solutions

Representatives from Chicago Create Real Economic Destiny, a community-oriented nonprofit, advocated for mental health services and life coaching as an alternative to police intervention.

Community Groups & Organizations
WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio 18 hours ago

The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.

General
NowDecatur October 1

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Wild Card finishes

October 1, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB playoffs including the completion of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox first round matchups, and the Fi...

General
Evanston RoundTable September 30

Janice Conner, former Willard School teacher, dies at 95

Janice “Jan” Grace Stromberg Conner, 95, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2026, at the Westminster Presbyterian Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1931, on the South Side of Chicago and was baptized at the South Shore Swedish Methodist Church. It was at church, in Sunday school and youth…

Obituaries
Philadelphia Weekly September 30

Oakbrook Mall Shooting Today: What’s Confirmed, What’s Rumor, and Everything Else You Need to Know

A sudden spike in searches for “oakbrook shooting today” usually means one of two things: a real, developing incident at Oak Brook Center in Oak Brook, Illinois, or a wave of unverified social media chatter, a false alarm, or confusion with another shopping center entirely.…

Public Safety

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Carol Stream by the numbers

Population 38,821Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
9.12 sq mi (23.63 km²), 0.32 sq mi water
Median age
40.4
Households
14,487
Persons per household
2.7
Median household income
$102,309
Median house value
$335,000
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Address
500 N GARY AVE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188
Municipal record
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