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Rescue Pack founder marks a decade of keeping pets fed with 10 lessons on building a nonprofit supply chainAug 12, 2026 12:49 pm - Rescue Pack founder Kathy Wiesner, a former tech executive, shares 10 lessons from a decade of turning surplus pet food into a lifeline for rescues across the Great Lakes region.
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Naperville resident paves way for youth mountain biking teamAug 12, 2026 8:00 am - Paul Graham, a former mountain bike coach from Wisconsin, has started the Naperville Composite Mountain Bike Team for students in grades 5-12. The team, which began in July and will compete in its first races Sept. 19-20, is part of a new Illinois league launched by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
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Naperville’s Alleluia! Lutheran celebrates back-to-school with Rally Day Aug. 30Aug 11, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its free annual Rally Day celebration on Aug. 30, featuring bounce houses, face painting, bingo, a cookout with vegetarian options, and a cookie potluck.
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Severe thunderstorms with 90 mph winds strike the suburbs, power outages affect thousandsAug 11, 2026 4:33 pm - Winds exceeding 90 mph hit some areas of the Chicago suburbs when a thunderstorm passed through mid-Tuesday morning.
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Taylor Swift, Van Halen, Toby Keith tributes to rock Naper Nights Aug. 14-15Aug 11, 2026 3:34 pm - Naper Settlement wraps up its 2026 Naper Nights season on Aug. 14-15 with tribute performances to Van Halen, Toby Keith, and Taylor Swift. Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tents benefit a local nonprofit organization.
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Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateriesAug 11, 2026 3:23 pm - We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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KidsMatter’s 23rd annual Volunteer Fair connects communityAug 11, 2026 11:49 am - KidsMatter's Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. The 23rd annual event connects community members with over 25 local organizations seeking volunteers.
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Nicor Gas highlights safe digging on National 811 DayAug 11, 2026 11:40 am - Nicor Gas reminds homeowners, contractors and communities across Northern Illinois to prioritize safety by contacting 811 before beginning any digging project. National 811 Day, observed each year on Aug. 11, highlights the importance of knowing what’s below before breaking ground.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-22Aug 11, 2026 7:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like fall flowers for the garden, bringing plants indoors, and more. Also, listing of garden tours, plant sales, nature walks and workshops.
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Two longtime Naperville businesses close but slew of restaurants on horizonAug 10, 2026 3:50 pm - Two longtime Naperville businesses, Elegante Salon & Day Spa and Great Harvest Baking Co., have shut their doors.