Downers Grove
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Local car dealers host 'Barbecue for the Troops' July 14Jul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - New-car dealers in the Chicago area are on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families. For the sixth consecutive year, the Ch...
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Naperville Ribfest closed early due to weather, fireworks rescheduledJul 04, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville Ribfest shut down early Wednesday after festivalgoers had to evacuate twice during Fourth of July celebrations. The popular festival at Knoch Park first shut...
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Wheaton's Mike Lee pushes through pain as he chases boxing world titleJul 04, 2018 1:00 am - Mike Lee knows pain. Obviously. The Wheaton native can rattle off a list of impressively violent injuries he has pushed through in his professional boxing career to date...
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Naperville Mayor Chirico plans to seek second termJul 04, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico's first term may be waning, but he says he isn't done yet. Chirico said he plans to run in the April 2 election for a second 4-year term ...
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COD students put grant money toward STEM projectsJul 03, 2018 7:00 am - Students involved in College of DuPage clubs and organizations are benefiting from hands-on experiences and opportunities in fields related to science, technology, engin...
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7 runs and races on the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - There are many ways to kick off your Fourth of July celebration - take in a parade, head to a festival, fire up the barbecue for a cookout. For some, the best way to st...
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How suburbs add flair to their fireworks showsJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - Think all fireworks shows on the Fourth of July are alike? Think again. An informal look at displays happening Wednesday, July 4, across the suburbs, turned up some inte...
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Oak Park man charged in June 3 slaying near RoselleJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - An Oak Park man was charged Tuesday with the June 3 slaying of a 27-year-old Glendale Heights man near Roselle. Owen Reneau, 30, of the 300 block of Maple, was charged w...
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Ready, set, ribs: Vendors, volunteers prep Naperville park for RibfestJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville's Ribfest grounds will be ready at noon Wednesday in Knoch Park to welcome hungry crowds for the event's 31st anniversary. Business sponsors and volunteers w...
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Naperville gas station reports armed robberyJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - A man with a gun robbed a gas station north of downtown Naperville early Tuesday, but no one was injured, authorities said. The Bucky's Mobil at 20 E. Ogden Ave. report...