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‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws hundreds to suburban protestsJul 17, 2025 6:38 pm - Hundreds of people gathered in Elgin on Thursday for a “Good Trouble Lives On” rally, honoring the legacy of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. Similar events were held around the suburbs.
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Suburban bank robber sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prisonJul 17, 2025 4:32 pm - A judge has sentenced a suburban bank robber to seven years and eight months in federal prison.
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Naperville City Council OKs townhouse, row house developmentJul 16, 2025 4:26 pm - Naperville City Council members have approved plans for a 90-unit residential development near Naper Boulevard and Plank Road.
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Training new hires with intentionJul 16, 2025 10:36 am - The dilemma now facing managers is how to get employees effectively trained with limited in-person time together. The optimal solution varies, but a few key ingredients will boost the effectiveness of training efforts, the most most essential being intention.
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Naper Settlement hosts the R&B band WAR and a Radiohead tribute for July Naper NightsJul 16, 2025 10:00 am - Naperville's Naper Nights summer concert series continues July 18 with Radiohead and Incubus tributes, July 19 with multi-platinum band WAR and Santana tribute Rico!
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Naperville may increase local sales tax to offset grocery tax repealJul 16, 2025 9:05 am - Naperville officials are leaning toward a home rule sales tax increase to help offset the loss of revenue from the elimination of a statewide grocery sales tax.
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Former Auroran Marlis Hutchinson marks milestone 100th birthdayJul 15, 2025 11:16 pm - Former Auroran Marlis Hutchinson marked her 100th birthday with a party including live music, food, jokes, and a cake at a Naperville senior community.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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How Naperville freshman center will become a ‘hub’ for District 204 programsJul 15, 2025 3:11 pm - District 204 is slated to redesign the stand-alone Neuqua freshman center — named for former Superintendent Kathy Birkett — as part of an ambitious list of projects made possible by voter-approved funding.