Oak Brook
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: DuPage awards more than $700,000 to small nonprofitsJun 24, 2025 5:22 pm - DuPage County officials on Tuesday recognized nearly three dozen small but mighty nonprofit organizations awarded funding through a grant program.
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The Purple Pig restaurant to open a new site in Oak BrookJun 24, 2025 5:01 pm - The all-star cast of a popular Chicago restaurant is expanding its theme to the suburbs. The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a tagline of “Cheese, Swine & Wine,” is slated to open later this year in Oak Brook.
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‘It’s fun to bird with others’: Why DuPage Birding Club is going strong at 40 yearsJun 24, 2025 1:27 pm - The DuPage Birding Club is still flying high after 40 years of welcoming fledglings and veteran birders alike. The secret? Fresh ideas and rotating leadership.
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Woman charged with hitting IDOT truck while drunk, nearly running over bodies at scene of fatal crashJun 23, 2025 4:54 pm - A woman has been charged with drunkenly crashing into an IDOT truck on the scene of a fatal crash Sunday and nearly running over two bodies.
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Tell us about your craft fair or bazaar for the 2025 Fall Fun guideJun 23, 2025 9:48 am - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday events from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Solecki to Purdue, Washington to Michigan StateJun 22, 2025 2:33 pm - Football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran reports that Downers Grove North’s Aiden Solecki committed to Purdue on Sunday while St. Francis’ recently committed to Michigan State.
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Habitat for Humanity hosts raffle, auction in Wheaton on June 23Jun 19, 2025 9:32 pm - Score vacations, Bears tickets and exclusive prizes while helping build homes. Even if you’re not teeing off at this year’s Swing Fore Housing Golf Invitational on Monday, June 23, there’s still a great way to take part and make a difference.
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‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summerJun 19, 2025 2:30 pm - From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.
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Elgin man facing attempted murder charge following Naperville shootingJun 18, 2025 5:09 pm - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after prosecutors say he fired a handgun at a woman on Tuesday during a domestic dispute in Naperville.