Downers Grove
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A major accomplishment: Naperville woman set to add Boston to her list of marathons completedApr 17, 2026 10:00 am - When Soma Jain took the streets of Chicago on Oct. 7, 2012, to watch a friend run the Chicago Marathon, she never imagined the journey that experience would take her on.
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Softball: Naperville Central rallies from 3 runs down, beats Benet in extra inningsApr 16, 2026 9:06 pm - Naperville Central pitcher Avery Miller wasn’t overly worried Thursday night when her team got down to host Benet 3-0 in the third inning. She knew her teammates would ha...
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DuPage Democrats reelect party chairApr 16, 2026 5:56 pm - DuPage County Democrats have re-elected Reid McCollum to head the local party organization for another two years.
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‘Truly changes lives’: Naperville Central’s Brady named Illinois Teacher of the YearApr 16, 2026 5:52 pm - Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady was named Illinois Teacher of the Year on Thursday. One student characterized his classes as “by far the most defining experiences of my high school years.”
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Did SAFE-T Act loophole contribute to DuPage County slaying? Top prosecutor thinks soApr 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Did a loophole in the law that eliminated cash bail in Illinois contribute to the slaying of a suburban a woman whose husband stands accused of her murder? DuPage County’s top prosecutor thinks so. Here’s why.
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Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’Apr 16, 2026 3:07 pm - Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual Makers Madness competition held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The devices, NASA Standard Initiators, have been used in space flight going back to the 1970s and are crucial to maneuvering, separation and staging. The NSIs triumphed over a field of more than 100 entries and after nearly 167,000 votes were cast.
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Downers Grove Choral Society to premier new works celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 12:41 am - The Downers Grove Choral Society will present the Illinois premiere of “US” and “Redeem the Dream” on April 26 at First United Methodist Church as part of the nationwide Sing Democracy 250 program celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog jointsApr 15, 2026 11:29 am - Stan’s Donuts and the Girl Scouts have teamed up on a Samoa-inspired doughnut available through May 12. Plus, Kebab Bey opens Friday in Lombard and, thanks to readers, there are more suggestions for where to get a legit Chicago-style hot dog.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.