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Waukegan native finishes marathon in every state
Submitted by Douglas Ogurek
Jul 17, 2014 1:40 PM - Waukegan native Joe Legat recently achieved his 15-year goal of finishing a marathon in less than four hours in every state.
Leaders in Villa Park break fast together for Ramadan
By Marie Wilson
Jul 15, 2014 3:13 PM - Community leaders from Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook and across DuPage County gathered Friday night for a breakfast of sorts -- an iftar meal in celebration of one of the nights of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. "It's a very good get-together of local community leaders in the spirit of caring and sharing," said Moon Khan of Lombard, who attended the event.
Weber-Stephen breaks ground in Huntley; $4.2 million state incentive for new interchange
By Anna Marie Kukec
Jul 14, 2014 5:18 PM - Weber-Stephen Products LLC today breaks ground on its new global distribution center in Huntley, which is expected to add new jobs and consolidate distribution operations from four other states. The state agreed to provide a $4.2 million incentive package.
Foundation grants help fund emergency assistance throughout the county
The DuPage Community Foundation
Jul 14, 2014 5:00 PM - During the past five years, more than $100,000 in grants from The DuPage Community Foundation have been awarded to local not-for-profit agencies that residents called on when times suddenly got tough--or tougher.
4-H-ers to compete at Public Presentations and Demonstrations Contest
DuPage County 4-H
Jul 14, 2014 4:50 PM - Public speaking is an important skill for school, work and life, but many Americans have anxiety about presenting information to an audience. Through 4-H, youth are encouraged to develop communication and public speaking skills through presentations.
4-H youth to demonstrate skills at DuPage County Fair
University of Illinois Extension
Jul 14, 2014 4:49 PM - For hundreds of local youth, 4-H project displays and animal shows are an important and fun part of the annual DuPage County Fair, which is scheduled for July 23 to 27 this year.
15U Elite White Sox baseball travel team tryouts Aug. 4-5
Bulls/Sox Academy
Jul 14, 2014 4:48 PM - The Bulls/Sox Academy will be hosting 15U Elite White Sox baseball travel team tryouts for their 2015 team on Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Benedictine University baseball complex in Lisle.
What's up with Cleveland being so forgiving?
By Mike Imrem
Jul 12, 2014 11:59 PM - If Michael Jordan abandoned the Bulls after a few years to play for another team, would fans here have welcomed him back like Cleveland welcomed LeBron James back? Hopefully not.
Crowds still flock to Buffalo Grove art fest
By Mark Welsh
Jul 12, 2014 6:04 PM - Raindrops, raincoats and umbrellas. Despite all that, crowds still flocked to the 13th annual Buffalo Grove Art Festival, which hosts more than 160 juried artists from around the globe. Located on the main drive of Buffalo Grove Town Center, the popular festival offered fine art of all media.
DuPage survey respondents say preservation is key
By Robert Sanchez
Jul 11, 2014 11:54 PM - Preserving and protecting natural areas and wildlife for future generations should be the top priority of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District, according to residents who responded to a survey. Not as many of the respondents believe the district should focus on adding land and far fewer consider providing historical sites to be a priority.

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