Downers Grove
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto to present Sousa’s ‘El Capitan’ operetta in Downers GroveMay 13, 2026 1:29 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto will perform John Philip Sousa's operetta "El Capitan" on May 16-17 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. The comic opera follows Don Medigua who disguises himself as the mercenary "El Capitan" to foil a revolt planned by the disposed Viceroy Cazzaro, leading rebels in circles until they're too tired to fight.
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Water Street Naperville to host Spring Plant Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitMay 13, 2026 9:33 am - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring spring hanging baskets, containers, some flats and mixed pots and garden decor from We Grow Dreams, a West Chicago nonprofit nursery that provides job training and employment to differently abled young adults who have graduated from high school transition programs.
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Baseball: Montini celebrates conference title with Heyer’s shutout win over St. FrancisMay 12, 2026 10:01 pm - Montini already clinched the outright Chicago Catholic White Conference title by beating St. Francis on Monday. But it didn’t take Tuesday’s rematch in Lombard any less s...
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.
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Where major roadwork is happening in DuPage CountyMay 11, 2026 5:21 pm - As summer roadwork season revs up, drivers will navigate major projects across DuPage County.
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No injuries in Naperville house fire that causes $50K in damageMay 11, 2026 5:05 pm - No one was hurt in a fire in Naperville Sunday that caused about $50,000 in damage to a home.
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Oak Brook teen charged with reckless homicide after crash that killed coupleMay 11, 2026 4:55 pm - An Oak Brook teen has been charged with two counts of reckless homicide after a car crash that killed a couple in Downers Grove in March.
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Naperville firefighters rescue 10 ducklings on Mother’s DayMay 11, 2026 2:27 pm - Naperville firefighters execute a special Mother’s Day rescue.
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Clarendon Hills woman detained after high-speed chase, biting an officerMay 11, 2026 2:24 pm - A DuPage County judge has denied release for a Clarendon Hills woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and biting an officer.