Oak Brook
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 7-19Sep 07, 2026 9:30 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers, and more.
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Oak Brook Park District hosts free Fall Family DaySep 05, 2026 10:07 pm - Oak Brook Park District hosts a free Fall Family Day event on Sept. 19 at Oaks Amphitheater, featuring DJ Wade, interactive games and School of Rock performances by local youth musicians.
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Which Chicago-area lawmakers went on foreign trips funded by special interest groups?Sep 05, 2026 9:00 am - Several congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs traveled abroad last year at the expense of special interest groups.
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Downers Grove North shuts out Hinsdale Central as defense dominates once againSep 04, 2026 11:07 pm - The names and the faces may change, but somehow the Downers Grove North defense stays the same year after year. Last year’s Trojans defense was stellar but graduated a nu...
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Schmit: A fascinating prep football season heats up with the start of conference playSep 03, 2026 5:08 pm - Kevin Schmit takes a look at what’s already been a fascinating prep football season.
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Oak Brook celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with music, drones, and fireworksSep 02, 2026 1:25 pm - On Sept. 12, the village of Oak Brook is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a community celebration. It features tribute bands including Rearview performing Pearl Jam songs and Funky Monks playing Red Hot Chili Peppers music.
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No guarantee: DuPage clerk won't commit to using $665,000 for election printing and postageSep 01, 2026 5:42 pm - DuPage County Board members Tuesday approved another $665,000 for election-related printing and postage expenses, even though the county clerk’s office could not guarantee the money would be spent as intended by the board.
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Dining out: Cinco de drinko at Fat Rosie’s, dining deal for educators at Kona GrillSep 01, 2026 2:48 pm - It’s Cinco de Drinko time again at Fat Rosie’s locations Saturday, where you can enjoy live entertainment, face painting and a featured cocktail that benefits No Kid Hungry. Also, Kona Grill in Oak Brook is thanking educators who recently returned to school with a BOGO entree deal.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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New Philharmonic opens 50th year with ‘Musica Italiana’ featuring opera, film scoresSep 01, 2026 1:24 am - New Philharmonic opens its 50th anniversary season with "Musica Italiana Dolce" concerts on Sept. 26-27 featuring Italian-inspired orchestral works, operatic pieces, and film themes conducted by Kirk Muspratt.