Glen Ellyn
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Benet Academy stadium renovation plan draws concerns from neighbors over noise, lightsJul 21, 2025 1:00 pm - Some neighbors of Benet Academy in Lisle are raising concerns about a proposal to renovate and modernize the school’s Baumgartner-Gilbert Stadium.
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DuPage County Fair opening with animals, axe throwing, and drone light showJul 21, 2025 1:07 am - The 71st annual DuPage County Fair on July 24-27 will feature three nights of drone light shows, four days of the Axe Women Loggers, live music, 4-H exhibits, contests, and carnival rides.
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‘Really incredible’: Zoo’s new Gorilla Conservation Center brings students and animals togetherJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a prominent new home for the King Conservation Leadership Academy. And it has “one of the best views, I think, any classroom anywhere ever will have,” a zoo leader said.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Who are the area’s top Class of 2027 football recruits?Jul 20, 2025 12:05 pm - Prep football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran breaks down the area’s top recruits from the Class of 2027.
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Suburban Skyview: Horses graze in pastures at Danada Equestrian CenterJul 20, 2025 6:00 am - Horses are seen from a drone’s eye view as they wander through a pasture, lazily grazing in the summer sun at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton.
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A summer tradition on wheels: Chicago Grit racing series begins in suburbs drawing crowdsJul 18, 2025 4:43 pm - The Chicago Grit series of 10 bicycle races, which began Friday in West Dundee, rolls through metropolitan Chicago through July 27.
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Why July is an important month for Glenbard East’s Michael NeeJul 18, 2025 10:00 am - Michael Nee is one of several experienced seniors slated to return this season for the Rams, leading to high expectations for the program. The Rams finished last season with a 21-11 record, including first place with a 12-1 mark in the Upstate Eight Conference East Division. Glenbard East won a regional championship.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation launches fundraising campaign for downtown parkJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District, has launched a fundraising campaign, “From Parking Lot to Park,” to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities for the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.
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True Grit: Bike racing series ‘has become a summertime staple’ in suburbsJul 15, 2025 4:23 pm - The Chicago Grit — a series of bicycle races in 10 communities over 10 straight days — kicks off Friday delivering fun and energy from July 18-27.