Downers Grove
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Feed the Need! 2025 returns to help others worldwideFeb 13, 2025 1:34 pm - With an ambitious goal to pack more than 800,000 meals, Feed the Need! is entering its 14th year of fighting hunger worldwide. Feed the Need is still taking volunteers and donations for its 2025 campaign, which runs Marcy 7-9 at Benedictine University in Lisle.
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Naperville Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years in landmark buildingFeb 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The Naperville Woman's Club has owned and preserved the 1899 Gothic Revival Old Stone Church for nearly 100 years while serving the community.
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College of DuPage summer registration opensFeb 12, 2025 11:59 pm - College of DuPage summer registration opens March 5 for students with 30-plus credits; March 12 for others. Sessions include 10-week, two 8-week, and two 5-week.
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Pastor reflects on Lincoln’s faith and iconic artist’s portrayalFeb 12, 2025 11:55 pm - For Lincoln’s birthday, Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses a painting of the 16th president by 20th-century Chicago artist Warner Sallman, who is better known for his famous "Head of Christ" painting.
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As drownings rise, DuPage County to offer free swim lessons for kidsFeb 12, 2025 6:56 pm - A DuPage County initiative aims to prevent childhood drownings by teaching 3-5-year-olds critical water survival skills like floating, propelling forward, and exiting water.
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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcyFeb 12, 2025 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — 26 in Illinois — or more than half its current nationwide fo...
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Prosecutors: Downers Grove man threatened state lawmakerFeb 12, 2025 4:31 pm - A Downers Grove man is charged with threatening to blow up state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, according to prosecutors.
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Teen faces weapons charges after suspicious vehicle reportFeb 12, 2025 10:14 am - A Chicago teen faces felony weapons charges after a suspicious vehicle investigation in Naperville over the weekend, authorities said Wednesday.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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Lisle Heritage Society to host series exploring the spiritual side of U.S. leadersFeb 11, 2025 10:24 pm - Religion has played a prominent role in American public life, as explored in Peter Huff's program “U.S. Presidents as Amateur Theologians.“