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Prosecutors: Addison teen accused of pointing loaded gun at a mother and her kidsApr 03, 2026 1:35 pm - A 16-year-old from Addison is facing multiple criminal charges after being accused of pointing a gun with a laser sight and a loaded high-capacity drum magazine at a mother and her five children.
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Photos: The Week in Pictures for March 16-31, 2026Apr 03, 2026 8:30 am - Daily Herald photographers keep making photos of the perfect moments in the Chicago suburbs. ...
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?Apr 02, 2026 5:51 pm - How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?
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Why former Glendale Heights village president says he can’t get a fair trial in DuPage CountyApr 02, 2026 5:40 pm - Claiming that he can’t get a fair trial on forgery, disorderly conduct and battery charges in DuPage County, Glendale Heights’ former village president is asking a court to ship his case off to Cook.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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Easter 1912: The birth of a timeless hymn that would comfort millionsApr 01, 2026 3:30 pm - Austin Miles wrote the hymn "In the Garden" in 1912 after his publisher requested a song bringing hope to the hopeless. He found inspiration reading John 20, where he envisioned Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Christ at the empty tomb.
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Local photographer earns top honors at Chicago area competitionMar 31, 2026 9:52 pm - Mike Baker won Best of Show for November 2025 from the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association for his photograph "Launch to the Next Outpost" in the Individual Creative Contest. The image also placed second among all entries submitted throughout the year.
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Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.
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Nonalcoholic stouts and porters have come a long way. Here are 6 of the best.Mar 31, 2026 11:20 am - A decade ago, if you wanted a nonalcoholic stout or porter, you needed to lower your expectations. But the overall quality of nonalcoholic beer has improved dramatically over the past few years. One of the more distinctive beers in a blind tasting came from Go Brewing, based in Naperville.
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Theatre 319 to put on ‘Noises Off’ at Aurora UniversityMar 31, 2026 12:12 am - Theatre 319 will bring its high-energy production of “Noises Off” to Aurora University on April 9-10. The classic backstage farce by Michael Frayn follows a troupe of actors attempting to stage a play called “Nothing On.”