Downers Grove
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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How Naperville freshman center will become a ‘hub’ for District 204 programsJul 15, 2025 3:11 pm - District 204 is slated to redesign the stand-alone Neuqua freshman center — named for former Superintendent Kathy Birkett — as part of an ambitious list of projects made possible by voter-approved funding.
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Hot deals for hot dogs: Restaurants celebrate National Hot Dog Day WednesdayJul 15, 2025 11:58 am - Celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with deals at local restaurants.
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Good as Gould: Naperville native has been a revelation for Schaumburg BoomersJul 15, 2025 10:55 am - Michael Gould, a Naperville native and Neuqua Valley High School grad, quickly carved a role for himself with the Schaumburg Boomers, posting a .333 average to pair with 4 triples and 7 homers, all of which rank within the top three of the team.
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Downers Grove Library Board turns first page in search for new executive directorJul 15, 2025 7:55 am - The Downers Grove Library Board has taken its first step in the search for a director to replace Julie Milavec, who will retire in March.
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents free ‘Great Outdoors’ concertJul 14, 2025 9:44 pm - On July 20, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert in Wheaton featuring classics like Aaron Copland's "Outdoor Overture" and John Williams' "Cowboys Overture."
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‘They’re in shock’: Family mourns death of Streamwood man pulled from Centennial Beach in NapervilleJul 14, 2025 6:11 pm - The DuPage County coroner’s office has identified the 27-year-old who was pulled unresponsive from the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville last week.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services welcomes four new board membersJul 14, 2025 4:33 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services appoints four new board members to provide leadership and enhance the organization's service to families in need.
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Stress test your retirement portfolio in volatile marketsJul 12, 2025 1:40 pm - If you're planning to retire within the next few years — or you’ve recently retired — market volatility may feel especially unsettling.
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‘Getting here just got a whole lot easier’: Naperville celebrates Washington Street bridge openingJul 11, 2025 2:14 pm - Getting to downtown Naperville is a bit easier these days. All five lanes of the Washington Street bridge are fully open to trucks and cars alike — ending a two-year-long project and truck weight restrictions.