All Stories from July 20, 2026 (Change date)
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DuPage County Fair kicks off July 23 with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games, and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel.Jul 20, 2026 11:46 am - Twenty-five years ago, low-cost Chinese goods flooded the U.S. market, contributing to the loss of 3 million factory jobs and upending American politics, a phenomenon that came to be known as the “China Shock.” Now a second China Shock is reverberating across Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America, raising fears of greater deindustrialization and political tumult.
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Covenant Living of Northbrook provides educational grants to student employeesJul 20, 2026 11:40 am - Covenant Living of Northbrook recently hosted its annual grants presentation event, recognizing seven graduating high school students who are members of the senior living community’s dining services team.
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Lake County group working to expand technology access meets TuesdayJul 20, 2026 11:25 am - The Digital Equity Coalition, which brings together Lake County residents, organizations and businesses to improve access to technology, is meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Lake County.
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The last one-room schoolhouse to operate in Illinois finds a new purpose after $1.6M restorationJul 20, 2026 11:24 am - A long-neglected, red frame building in West Chicago that was the final operating one-room schoolhouse in Illinois before its closure in 1991 will have a new lease on life — along with a new purpose — once an ongoing $1.6 million restoration concludes.
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America in Bloom National Advisers participate in two-day tour of the village of Hawthorn WoodsJul 20, 2026 11:00 am - The village of Hawthorn Woods recently hosted two of the America in Bloom National Advisers, Alex Pearl and Debbie Hamrick, to conduct a two-day tour of the entire community for consideration of a national award.
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DuPage County invites children to paint mural for nation’s 250thJul 20, 2026 10:57 am - DuPage County is offering children a chance to leave their mark on a mural celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.
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Suspect in custody following fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake BeachJul 20, 2026 10:46 am - A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was apprehended this morning.
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Lombard announces rescheduled date for America 250 fireworks displayJul 20, 2026 10:41 am - Lombard will hold its rescheduled America 250 fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 6, at Madison Meadow Park at 500 E. Wilson Ave.
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Review: In Netflix finale of ‘Heartstopper Forever,’ a teenage romance grows upJul 20, 2026 10:33 am - After three delightful seasons on Netflix, Alice Oseman’s web comic-turned-book series-turned TV show wrapped up its run with a full-length movie, “Heartstopper Forever,” directed by Wash Westmoreland.