Elmhurst
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.
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Federal officials tout work of Chicago-based Trade Fraud Task ForceJul 14, 2026 5:40 pm - The work of the Chicago-based federal Trade Fraud Task Force was praised Tuesday, as a federal official said it recently surpassed $1 billion in recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses since it was formed last August.
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Dining out: Lou Malnati’s offers a week of surprise rewards, and Everdine’s is closing in NapervilleJul 14, 2026 8:59 am - Lou Malnati’s has launched its first Lou’s Rewards Fest for loyalty club members, and Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. is closing its Naperville location on Friday.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers adds second performance marking Route 66’s 100th anniversaryJul 13, 2026 4:46 pm - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will celebrate Route 66's centennial with performances at Elmhurst Public Library on July 21 and Wood Dale Public Library on July 23, featuring stories, songs and historical imagery from the iconic highway's past.
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Directors and actors embrace the challenge of 10-minute plays at GreenMan Theatre ‘8 to the Bar’ festJul 13, 2026 12:07 pm - GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present its sixth annual "8 to the Bar 2026" 10-Minute Play Festival featuring eight short plays on July 17-19 at Mystic Vines in Villa Park, showcasing new talent among actors and directors.
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Superheroes thrill kids of all ages at Villa Park’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 13, 2026 11:52 am - Villa Park hosted a Fourth of July parade that attracted a large crowd and featured entertaining characters including superheroes provided by Princess Lovie Entertainment in Lombard.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.