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Revolutionary War patriot John Cook honored with monument at Joliet’s Oakwood CemeterySep 28, 2026 10:25 pm - Revolutionary War patriot John Cook was honored at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet on Sept. 26 with a new interpretive monument unveiled by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution as part of “America 250” commemorations.
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Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention WeekSep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
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Naperville Responds For Veterans to host 16th annual gala featuring $75k truck raffleSep 22, 2026 6:57 pm - Naperville Responds For Veterans will hold its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans Gala on Nov. 14, featuring dinner, open bar, live auction, and a raffle for a 2026 GMC Sierra truck worth $75,000 or $50,000 cash.
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New Philharmonic opens its 50th season with ‘Musica Italiana Dolce’Sep 22, 2026 2:47 pm - On Sept. 26-27, New Philharmonic celebrates its 50th anniversary season with “Musica Italiana Dolce” concerts, featuring Italian orchestral works, opera arias, and film themes.
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College of DuPage introduces free AI Literacy programSep 21, 2026 5:59 pm - College of DuPage has partnered with Intel to launch an AI Literacy program offering free self-paced online courses. Also, an AI Literacy Summit on Oct. 7 will feature speakers from Lenovo and Intel.
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League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for DuPage County Board District 4Sep 21, 2026 5:15 pm - The Leagues of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton will host a moderated forum for DuPage County Board District 4 candidates on Sept. 25.
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Join Illinois Novel Quest to succeed at your writing goalsSep 17, 2026 1:25 am - The Writing Journey and Nichols Library in Naperville will present three October workshops preparing for Novel Quest: "Welcome to the Novel Swamp" covering novel planning approaches, "Crafting Dialogue That Brings Stories to Life" focusing on dialogue techniques, and "Story Wall Party" for brainstorming and plot development.
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North Central College breaks ground on new student commonsSep 16, 2026 6:35 pm - On Oct. 10, North Central College in Naperville will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot student commons to be built in two phases. The first phase will be a 30,000-square-foot dining center featuring expanded seating for 500 students and various food service options.
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Hoops for health: Registration open for Alleluia! men’s basketball leagueSep 15, 2026 12:26 pm - Got game? Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville welcomes all men ages 18 and older in the community to join the Alleluia! men’s fall basketball league, with the first game of the season tipping off at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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From Nordic landscapes to Record Row: Chicago a cappella offers diverse 2026-27 concert seasonSep 14, 2026 9:54 pm - Chicago a cappella’s 2026-27 season features three concert programs: “Northern Lights” in October, the annual “Holidays a cappella” in December, and “Record Row” in spring celebrating Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue recording studios. The ensemble will perform at various venues in Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston and Chicago.