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‘Light up Wheaton’ holiday decorating contest returnsNov 21, 2025 4:34 pm - Residents, businesses, houses of worship and community organizations are all invited to participate in “Light Up Wheaton,” a holiday decorating contest hosted by the city and the park district.
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Dwyer persevered through painful journey to shine for Illinois StateNov 20, 2025 8:33 pm - Lake Zurich native Jack Dwyer had to endure several injuries on the way to finally becoming a starter at safety for Illinois State, which is likely headed to the FCS playoffs.
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Ex-cop working as school security officer charged with breaking into kids’ bedroom in BloomingdaleNov 20, 2025 6:10 pm - A former Bensenville police officer has now lost a job as a high school security officer, after being accused of breaking in to the bedroom of two children in the middle of the night.
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Christmas at Cantigny ready to light up the holiday season in WheatonNov 20, 2025 4:15 pm - Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third year Friday in Wheaton. Guests can enjoy light displays, ice skating and festive dining experiences.
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Student tours of Kane County companies aim to mold next generation of manufacturing leadersNov 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Molding the next generation of workforce leaders in manufacturing was the goal of a recent effort that brought high school students from several Kane County districts into local businesses for a ground-floor view of what they do and what jobs they provide.
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Wheaton rejects plan to turn former hardware store into co-working spaceNov 19, 2025 5:31 pm - The Wheaton City Council has turned down a proposal for a co-working space to use a “prime real estate location” downtown.
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Gingerbread houses and hidden pickle contest lure Bloomingdale holiday shoppersNov 19, 2025 5:03 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is offering two free, family-friendly holiday activities: the Parade of Gingerbread Houses and the Hidden Pickle Contest.
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Shining bright: Holiday tree lightings around the suburbsNov 19, 2025 12:48 pm - A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.
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Demolition set for former Bolger Farm near WheatonNov 19, 2025 12:45 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to tear down the equestrian facilities at a former horse boarding center near Wheaton. The conservation agency paid $12 million for the property and will return it to open space.
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DuPage County Board approves drone purchaseNov 19, 2025 12:17 pm - In anticipation of the 2026 President’s Cup golf tournament, DuPage County Board members signed off on buying a tethered drone for the sheriff’s office.