Downers Grove
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Wheaton officially welcomes Munch as new city managerJul 07, 2026 4:43 pm - Wheaton City Council members on Monday approved Raymond Munch, Naperville’s finance director, as its new city manager, succeeding the retiring Michael Dzugan.
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To fight Japanese beetles, don’t overwater grassJul 07, 2026 3:52 pm - Now is the time to look out for one of our most conspicuous garden pests: the Japanese beetle.
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Home & garden calendar July 7-18Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
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Heavy holiday rain floods Naperville Riverwalk, shuts down river useJul 07, 2026 1:21 pm - Rainstorms over the Fourth of July weekend caused the DuPage River to overflow its banks and flood the Naperville Riverwalk.
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You can now get a manicure from a robot at this Naperville storeJul 07, 2026 1:18 pm - Lauren Kitchen, 19, first heard about a robot that gives manicures while scrolling on TikTok. When the Wheaton resident learned it was available at her local Ulta Beauty ...
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Theater spotlight: Shakespeare’s ‘Dream’ marks return of Morton Arboretum walking playsJul 07, 2026 6:36 am - The Morton Arboretum resumes its summer walking plays series with Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Marriott Theatre stages the family-friendly “A Year With Frog and Toad,” and Raven Theatre remounts “Octet” at Goodman Theatre.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 8-14Jul 07, 2026 5:30 am - Farmers market season brings fresh produce, handmade goods and more to local downtowns and parks.
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Alive Center and Nicor Gas hosting Aurora Trades Career FairJul 06, 2026 11:45 pm - The Aurora Trades Career Fair will be held on July 25, organized by Alive Center and Nicor Gas in partnership with the city. The free event will connect attendees with local employers, unions and trade professionals from utilities, plumbing, construction and skilled labor fields to explore living-wage career opportunities.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.