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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Wheaton officials favor stop signs over other traffic calming measures at intersectionApr 14, 2026 6:57 pm - A north Wheaton intersection has been a four-way stop since earlier this year, and city leaders say they prefer that traffic calming measure over other potential alternatives proposed by a consultant.
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‘Tiny harbingers of spring’ near end of their annual pilgrimage back to suburbsApr 14, 2026 6:15 pm - One of the smaller “harbingers of spring” are expected to return to suburban backyards this week as hummingbirds continue their annual migration north after wintering in Latin America.
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Authorities say man led Lisle police on high-speed chase before crashing into streetlight poleApr 14, 2026 4:22 pm - A Chicago felon accused of leading Lisle police on a high-speed chase Monday while armed with a loaded gun was ordered to be held in jail.
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Home & garden calendar, April 14-25Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
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U-46 board announces six new administrator appointments, including three new principalsApr 14, 2026 2:31 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education announced six new administrator appointments Monday, including new principals at three schools.
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Man gets 20 years for armed habitual criminal conviction in DuPage CountyApr 14, 2026 1:10 pm - A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a DuPage County judge on Monday after being found guilty of multiple felonies, including possession of what prosecutors described as a “machine gun.”
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Wheaton Garden Club hosts Flower and Plant Sale May 16Apr 13, 2026 6:52 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club will hold a flower and plant sale on May 16, featuring professionally grown annuals including many Proven Winners varieties.A special selection of red, white and blue flowers will be available to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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With golf course redo underway, Maple Meadows clubhouse slated to get upgradesApr 13, 2026 2:35 pm - The Maple Meadows golf course is in the midst of a major update, and DuPage County forest preserve officials are planning clubhouse renovations to go along with it.
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‘Radium Girls’ brings historic labor fight to Glenbard West stageApr 13, 2026 10:54 am - Glenbard West Theatre will present "Radium Girls" on April 16-18. The play tells the true story of female workers at U.S. Radium Corp. in the 1920s who fell ill from painting watches with radium, following Grace's fight for justice in court.