All Stories from April 20, 2026 (Change date)
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‘Will help us do so much more’: Reach Rescue plans new facility to expand servicesApr 20, 2026 5:07 pm - Reach Rescue, a foster-based animal adoption organization in Mundelein, plans to build a new facility to expand its operations and ability to serve animals and the community.
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During intense flooding, Levee 37 proving effective at keeping the waters at bayApr 20, 2026 5:05 pm - For years, heavy rains along the Des Plaines River meant anxiety for residents in Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. Since Levee 37 was built, however, flooded streets and sandbags reaching to the middle of River Road are just an unpleasant memory.
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Aurora’s RiverEdge Park expands summer lineupApr 20, 2026 4:43 pm - The bands Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collected have been added to RiverEdge Park’s summer concert series.
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Immerse yourself in sacred jazz worship at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 20, 2026 4:41 pm - Award-winning jazz pianist Deanna Witkowski will lead sacred jazz worship services at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on April 26.
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College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobsApr 20, 2026 4:31 pm - According to a new Illinois Community College Board study, College of DuPage activities, including college operations, student spending and alumni employment, added $1.3 billion in income to the District 502 economy, accounting for nearly 1% of the gross regional product.
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‘Telling a much bigger story’: Renovated McCormick House reveals more about legendary newspaper publisherApr 20, 2026 4:23 pm - Cantigny in Wheaton has reopened the McCormick House after a multiyear, roughly $15 million renovation.
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Bridge Communities celebrating ‘Transforming Lives’ at 16th annual spring luncheonApr 20, 2026 4:13 pm - Bridge Communities will host its 16th annual "Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives" spring luncheon on May 15 at Danada House in Wheaton, honoring women who have overcome homelessness and community champions.
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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rallyApr 20, 2026 4:05 pm - Oil prices climbed Monday following the latest rise of tensions between the United States and Iran, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, gave back a bit of their record-breaking rally.
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Reach Rescue to break ground on new facility, expanding impact on animals in Lake CountyApr 20, 2026 3:23 pm - Reach Rescue will host a historic groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, May 2, to mark the beginning of construction on its new, state-of-the-art animal rescue facility, an important step forward in its mission to save lives and support animals in need in Lake County and beyond.
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Daily Herald opinion: Saving a summer tradition: Geneva businesses come together to organize Swedish Days paradeApr 20, 2026 3:21 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Several businesses in Geneva deserve praise for stepping up to organize the city’s Swedish Days parade after it was canceled.