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Ho-Chunk Elder to share native perspective on Starved Rock HistoryMay 06, 2026 10:31 am - On May 17, the Lisle Heritage Society will host Ho-Chunk Nation tribal elder Gerald Savage on "Starved Rock History from a Native Perspective." Learn about local tribal history, the Starved Rock legend, CCC work at the park, the Starved Rock murders, and Native ceremonies.
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Take your Mother’s Day brunch plans up a notchMay 06, 2026 9:53 am - Though it’s getting late in the game to make plans for Mother’s Day, here are some suburban options where you can do brunch (or dinner) and add in some live music, nature, exotic animals, historic surroundings and/or bottomless champagne.
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Honoring a grandmother’s legacyMay 05, 2026 8:32 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos honors his grandmother Olga this Mother’s Day, remembering how this Norwegian immigrant’s daughter shaped his mother’s life through faith, music, and kindness
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A ‘terrific’ amenity: Last piece of West Branch DuPage River Trail includes bridge over Roosevelt RoadMay 05, 2026 7:24 pm - With less than a mile to go, DuPage County forest preserve leaders are tantalizingly close to completing a regional trail system years in the making.
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Home & garden calendar, May 5-16May 05, 2026 3:58 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like heirloom tomatoes, garden pests and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales, garden shows and workshops.
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The Biz Week That Was: Furniture store bids farewell, Bears megaproject bill moves forward, and a new grocer coming are among the highlightsMay 05, 2026 3:14 pm - A fond farewell: Beidelman Furniture in Naperville to close April 29 Since announcing its closure on social media earlier this month, customers have been visiting Be...
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Aurora home uninhabitable after Monday afternoon fireMay 05, 2026 1:37 pm - A family was displaced by a fire in their house Monday afternoon in Aurora on the 2600 block of Lansdale Street in Aurora.
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Dining out: New limited-time offerings at Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’sMay 05, 2026 10:51 am - Portillo’s is now serving the new Hot and Saucy Italian beef sandwich while Lou Malnati’s is debuting the Italian Combo Beef-Za, both for a limited time. Plus, Geneva Wine Cellar and Tasting Room is reopening under new ownership.
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Girls soccer: Naperville Central, Barrington settle for tie due to weatherMay 04, 2026 9:52 pm - The 29th Naperville Invite came to an abrupt end Monday night at Naperville Central’s Memorial Stadium. Nasty weather led to close to an hour delay in the 24th minute, and when lighting lit up the skies at halftime, tournament officials called the final between Barrington and the host Redhawks. The two sides shared the championship trophy after a 0-0 draw.
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Siren fatigue? Elgin changes weather alert protocol after fielding complaints during stormsMay 04, 2026 5:59 pm - Elgin temporarily has returned to manual activation of outdoor warning sirens for the most serious thunderstorms to avoid multiple automatic alerts.