Downers Grove
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Chicago area Hooters locations collect 72 new purses to help local womenApr 06, 2026 11:50 pm - Hooters partnered with Love Purse for donation drives at all 11 Chicago area Hooters locations. Seventy-two new purses plus essential hygiene items were collected at the restaurants. All donations benefit Metropolitan Family Services and WINGS Program, Inc. to support women in need and survivors of domestic violence.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.
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Last Fling announces musical lineup set to rock Naperville’s Labor Day weekendApr 06, 2026 11:02 am - Organizers for Last Fling have announced the bands that will keep Naperville’s end-of-summer block party rocking Labor Day weekend.
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Religious leaders gather at ISKCON Temple for monthly interfaith collaborationApr 05, 2026 9:17 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and ISKCON Naperville hosted the monthly Naperville Interfaith Leaders' Association meeting in March, bringing together leaders from 11 different faith traditions to promote dialogue and community understanding.
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‘Please clean up’: Volunteer warns of harm done by fishing litterApr 05, 2026 8:10 pm - With trout season underway this weekend, a volunteer with the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors is reminding people about the dangers of improperly discarded fishing line and other gear.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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River, creek cleanup day planned in DuPage CountyApr 03, 2026 4:02 pm - The annual DuPage County River Sweep will be on April 18.
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Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams announces commitment to Miami (Florida)Apr 03, 2026 4:01 pm - Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, one of the top quarterback prospects in the country, announced his commitment to the University of Miami during the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Friday afternoon. Abrams is the No. 3 quarterback in the country, according to 247Sports composite.
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West Chicago man charged after high speed chase, police sayApr 03, 2026 3:35 pm - A West Chicago man is facing charges after police say he led them on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 100 mph.