Downers Grove
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Sing, read, relax: New features at Morton Arboretum encourage kids’ development, in simple waysAug 07, 2026 3:19 pm - New features in the Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum encourage families to do simple things that encourage children’s brain development, such as singing, reading and relaxing.
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Naperville’s ban on happy hour deals should be lifted, commission saysAug 07, 2026 1:40 pm - Restaurant and bar patrons may once again get to enjoy a discounted mid-afternoon cocktail or beer if the Naperville City Council approves the Naperville Liquor Commission’s unanimous recommendation Thursday that restrictions on happy hour drink specials be removed.
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Former West Chicago elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing studentsAug 07, 2026 1:05 pm - A former West Chicago elementary school teacher is facing 11 felonies after being accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with multiple students, authorities announced Friday.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Alleluia! Lutheran Church shares ‘A Ton of Love’ with Loaves & FishesAug 06, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville topped their ambitious summer goal of collecting one ton of food and household goods for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, ultimately gathering 2,535 pounds of donations over five weeks, surpassing their target by more than 25%.
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Man who survived sewer flood that killed worker asks for evidence to be preservedAug 06, 2026 4:50 pm - A man who survived a sewer flooding that killed a co-worker in Downers Grove is asking to preserve evidence of what happened that day, to decide whether to sue his employer or other entities.
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Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activitiesAug 06, 2026 4:22 pm - With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal.
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Look: The Week in Pictures photo galleryAug 06, 2026 2:24 pm - Daily Herald photographers bring you their best photos from the Chicago suburbs to close out July. ...
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Man accused of home invasion in DarienAug 06, 2026 2:07 pm - A Homer Glen man is being detained pretrial on charges he broke into a Darien house and attacked a man, then fled from police in a high-speed chase.
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Countdown to prep football: Three bold predictions for the 2026 seasonAug 06, 2026 2:04 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with three bold predictions for the upcoming season.