Downers Grove
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
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Should suburban pet owners fear screwworm’s return? Here’s what experts sayJul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Pet owners in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to be mindful after the detection last month in Texas of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed off living tissue of warm-blooded animals.
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Leaping labs and other high-flying hounds soar at Libertyville Dog DaysJul 12, 2026 5:24 pm - The Dog Days of Summer festivities in Libertyville included a DockDogs competition.
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Police: Lombard man inappropriately touched girl at water parkJul 11, 2026 1:09 pm - A Lombard man has been charged with inappropriately touching a minor girl at a Woodridge water park.
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Naperville youth create change with local upcycling educationJul 10, 2026 5:54 pm - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a youth nonprofit, is hosting "Remake the Future: A Repair and Upcycling Extravaganza" on Aug. 1 in Naperville. The free event offers repair stations for clothing, electronics, jewelry, furniture, and bicycles, plus workshops on sustainable living, upcycling crafts, and knife sharpening services.
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‘We’ve made some beautiful music’: Grand finale for longtime conductor of the Lisle Community BandJul 10, 2026 4:57 pm - The July 16 performance of the Lisle Community Band is likely to be emotional for Steve Green. It will mark the end of Green’s 40-year run as conductor of the band he founded.
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‘Good Trouble’ events coming to Geneva and St. CharlesJul 10, 2026 1:12 pm - We Can Lead Change -- Fox Valley is hosting events July 16 to 19 to celebrate the spirit and actions of the late civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
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Realtor planning new 3-story office building for downtown NapervilleJul 10, 2026 10:39 am - A three-story office building has been proposed for the northwest corner of Main Street and Aurora Avenue in downtown Naperville.
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TESO Life — ‘Asian Target’ store — to open Saturday in NapervilleJul 10, 2026 10:37 am - Naperville residents’ chance to shop till they drop at what some have described as the Asian version of a Target store arrives Saturday.
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Swim into summer at these 10 suburban beachesJul 09, 2026 3:29 pm - Soak up the sun at one of these 10 suburban beaches featuring activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, sand volleyball, water features, slides, picnicking and more.