Elmhurst
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Pretrial release denied for man charged with killing wife with vacuum cleaner cordMar 23, 2026 4:43 pm - Pretrial release was denied Monday for a man accused of killing his wife by wrapping a vacuum-cord cleaner around her neck nine times.
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‘This place is vital’: National Register status sought for Lombard Underground Railroad stopMar 23, 2026 9:21 am - The Lombard Historical Society is trying again to get an abolitionist’s home, which was part of the Underground Railroad, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Legendary DJ Dick Biondi subject of loving fan’s documentaryMar 22, 2026 3:12 pm - Anyone who grew up in Chicago area in the 1960s and tucked a transistor radio under their pillow at bedtime will remember the voice of Dick Biondi. Now he is the subject of a documentary.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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The cat’s meow: Roselle business hosts special events to find homes for feline friendsMar 21, 2026 3:04 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, and all the kitties you meet are adoptable. In less than two years, it has helped nearly 500 cats find homes.
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Fire leaves Wheaton apartment building uninhabitableMar 21, 2026 11:04 am - No one was injured in a balcony fire late Friday that left a Wheaton apartment building uninhabitable.
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Spring Chamber Music Festival features Broadway favorites and classical gemsMar 21, 2026 12:31 am - Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents its Spring Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, April 19, at Woodridge United Methodist Church, featuring selections from beloved musicals and classical pieces.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates 40 years with ‘Anniversaries and Onward’ concertsMar 20, 2026 8:54 pm - Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates its 40th season with “Anniversaries and Onward” concerts on May 8 in Elmhurst and May 9 in Geneva. It features anniversary works including “Songs & Sonnets” by George Shearing and “The Gates of Morning” by Dan Locklair, plus selections like “Blue Skies” and “Let the River Run.”
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Man accused of killing wife in DuPage CountyMar 20, 2026 6:13 pm - A man has been accused of killing his wife, who had an order of protection against him, in DuPage County.