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This Naperville street considered one of the most passive-aggressive in USJul 01, 2026 9:13 am - Naperville’s Ogden Avenue may be a daily driving staple for many Naperville residents, but it also comes with its challenges. A very unspoken challenge to be exact.
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College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessionsJun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
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Benedictine Four Corners partners with the village of Lisle to celebrate America’s 250th anniversaryJun 30, 2026 6:55 pm - In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the Benedictine Four Corners community has joined together to help the village of Lisle commemorate this historic milestone.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra opens summer sight-reading sessions to all musiciansJun 30, 2026 5:44 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is hosting free summer sight-reading sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 at Woodridge United Methodist Church, open to musicians of all ages with no charge to participate.
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After 28 years, Youth Outlook executive director Nancy Mullen to retire; Carolyn Wahlskog named successorJun 30, 2026 5:19 pm - Nancy Mullen, executive director of Youth Outlook, will retire in January 2027 after 28 years leading Illinois' first nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, having grown it from a small startup to an organization serving multiple counties. The board has appointed Carolyn Wahlskog as the next leader.
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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.
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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officialsJun 30, 2026 2:59 pm - Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Aurora’s Fourth of July celebration features fireworks, live music and food trucksJun 29, 2026 11:56 pm - Aurora will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on July 3, viewable from RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park. There will be DJ entertainment, the 6050's Band performing hits from the 1980s-2000s, and food trucks at both locations.
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Aurora names Juanita Wells as grand marshal for Fourth of July ParadeJun 29, 2026 11:44 pm - Juanita Wells, a 44-year Aurora Township resident and community leader who served on the East Aurora Unit District 131 board and as a township trustee, will serve as grand marshal for Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade starting at 10 a.m. at Benton Street and Broadway Avenue.