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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Aurora firefighter hurt battling Monday night house fireJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - An Aurora firefighter suffered a shoulder injury battling a house fire Monday evening that left the home uninhabitable.
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Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in NapervilleJul 29, 2025 10:57 am - A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.
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Naperville Park District aims to bring popular south side amenities to Nike Sports ComplexJul 28, 2025 6:13 pm - The Naperville Park District is gathering more public feedback on plans to upgrade the Nike Sports Complex, an outdoor recreational hub along Mill Street near the Mayneland Farm stand.
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Amazon Fresh commits $100K to local food banks, 1 million meals nationwideJul 28, 2025 5:36 pm - Checks of $50,000 each were presented to Northern Illinois Food Bank and Greater Chicago Food Depository to support families struggling with food insecurity while children are out of school.
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Best Bets: Movies by moonlight at Cantigny, Destination Asia at Morton ArboretumJul 28, 2025 4:41 pm - Watching movies in the moonlight at Cantigny, listening to The New Philharmonic at McAninch Arts Center’s Lakeside Pavilion and celebrating Asian culture at the Morton Arboretum are some notable events happening this weekend in the suburbs.
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Sixth annual Water Street Long Table Dinner for charity returns Sept. 7Jul 28, 2025 4:40 pm - Chefs in Naperville are joining in a charity dinner event called the Long Table Dinner, featuring a six-course meal served outdoors on Water Street. Proceeds benefit the West Suburban Community Pantry.
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Register now for Naperville Sunrise Rotary 28th annual Rotary RideJul 28, 2025 12:38 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is hosting its 28th annual Rotary Ride on Aug. 10, with proceeds supporting child nutrition, respite care, and Boy Scout programs.
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The President’s Cabinet: Our nation’s State Department — a brief historyJul 28, 2025 11:01 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s guest column details the history of the President’s Cabinet and the duties of each position. In his third column, he shares the history of the State Department.