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Naperville council directs staff to look at two electricity optionsSep 30, 2026 3:45 pm - After reviewing multiple options for how to proceed with obtaining electricity in the future, the Naperville City Council directed staff Monday to look into joining a new joint action agency or buying power directly on the wholesale market.
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum hosts ninth annual Community Hero Day Oct. 3Sep 30, 2026 3:22 pm - The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will host its 9th annual Community Hero Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring free family-friendly activities including touch-a-truck, fire truck rides, live fire demonstrations and more.
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Aurora teen sentenced to 33 years in prison for drug deal murderSep 30, 2026 11:56 am - A 19-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering a man during a drug deal.
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Authorities: Man attacked person sitting in vehicleSep 30, 2026 11:29 am - An 18-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning after an apparent unprovoked attack on a man who was sitting in his vehicle in Aurora.
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Scare tactics: Suburban haunts deliver Halloween thrillsSep 30, 2026 7:45 am - It’s scary season. Check out our list of suburban haunted houses where Halloween revelers can celebrate.
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Chamber Music on the Fox opens season with ‘Golden Hour’ concert Oct. 4-5Sep 29, 2026 9:02 pm - On Oct. 4-5, Chamber Music on the Fox opens its season with "Golden Hour: An Autumnal Music Experience" featuring classical masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, alongside contemporary works, at venues in Aurora and West Dundee.
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80 years of oompah: Family’s brass band brings lively tunes to Naperville OktoberfestSep 29, 2026 7:38 pm - “We have the traditional German Oktoberfest feel with a modern twist,” says Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt. In addition to oompah music, the Naperville museum’s Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3 features a variety of German beer and cuisine, children’s activities and the popular stein-holding contest. “We’re looking forward to a great event.”
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.