Downers Grove
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Authorities ID Warrenville man who died in I-88 shooting after police pursuit into DeKalb CountyApr 28, 2026 7:40 am - Authorities on Tuesday identified the man killed after a police confrontation involving gunfire on Interstate 88 after a multi-county chase that ended in Maple Park.
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Dining out: Big Burger Collab at The Graceful Ordinary, new intimate dining experience at Truluck’s and moreApr 28, 2026 6:41 am - The Graceful Ordinary has another Big City Burger Collab, this time with chef Paul Virant. And Truluck’s offers a new, intimate dining experience in their Rosemont restaurant.
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Westbound I-88 closed at Route 47 after chaseApr 27, 2026 4:48 pm - Police have shut down westbound I-88 at Route 47 near Maple Park for an investigation after a chase.
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IT expert-turned-educator recognized as College of DuPage’s top professorApr 27, 2026 4:31 pm - Robert Plank, an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology at College of DuPage, was named the 2025-26 Collegewide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for his dedication to student success, viewing his students as his children and finding their achievements deeply fulfilling.
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Endeavor Health screens canine candidates for hospital therapy program through obedience, temperament testsApr 27, 2026 4:28 pm - Prospective therapy dogs, and their handlers, are put through their paces in screening for Endeavor Health’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program.
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COD Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honoree prioritizes mental health in fire science educationApr 27, 2026 3:55 pm - Amy Wasko, a former firefighter and paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience, was forced to retire due to multiple injuries. She transitioned to teaching at College of DuPage where she recently was named 2025-26 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
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Downers Grove Park District names new executive directorApr 27, 2026 2:35 pm - Michael Gianatasio has been named the new executive director of the Downers Grove Park District. He succeeds longtime Executive Director Bill McAdam, who is retiring.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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A new state bee? Naperville students buzzing about the black and gold bumblebeeApr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - The black and gold bumblebee could soon become Illinois’ official state bee after the state House approved a bill that was inspired by the work of students from Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville.
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AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregiversApr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.