Downers Grove
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Naperville gears up for city’s 200th birthday celebrationJan 08, 2026 10:05 am - In 2031, Naperville will mark a trifecta of milestones: the 200th anniversary of the city’s founding, the 100th anniversary of Centennial Beach and the 50th anniversary of the Riverwalk.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plansJan 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.
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DuPage County clerk to host vote-by-mail forumJan 07, 2026 11:01 am - DuPage County election authorities will hold a forum in Wheaton on the voting by mail process.
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Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry JanuaryJan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.
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Dining Out: $1.20 anniversary drink specials in Bartlett and ‘fry’ January at Morton’sJan 06, 2026 4:53 pm - 120 Live Bartlett is celebrating a pair of anniversaries with $1.20 drink specials this weekend. Plus, there’s a fun “fry January” offer from Morton’s, new limited-time specials at Perry’s and more.
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Celebrate DuPage Care Center’s legacy with inaugural gala fundraiserJan 05, 2026 1:05 pm - The DuPage Care Center and DuPage Care Center Foundation are hosting an inaugural Legacy Gala on Feb. 21 to celebrate the center's legacy of caring for vulnerable residents.
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Are you a local conservation leader? Join the soil & water conservation district boardJan 05, 2026 12:38 pm - The Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for three open board of directors seats in the 2026 election.
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Haunting romance takes the stage in BrightSide Theatre’s ‘Phantom in Concert’Jan 05, 2026 10:44 am - "Phantom in Concert," a musical based on the novel "The Phantom of the Opera," will be performed by BrightSide Theatre’s cast of 16 and a nine-piece orchestra at North Central College in Naperville from Jan. 9-18.