Oak Brook
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The Biz Week That Was: Auto repair shop closes, referendum on development and more among the highlightsDec 29, 2024 5:22 am - Palatine auto and tire repair shop dating back to 1946 to close at year’s end The vintage brick building conjures memories of classic roadside auto repair shops. The...
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Bidding adieu to suburban businesses that closed in 2024Dec 29, 2024 5:08 am - Patrons bid farewell to neighborhood haunts, chain eateries, mom-and-pop operations, longtime community staples and shuttered shopping malls that were among a slew of business closures in the suburbs this year. Here, we mark the demise of a sampling of those ventures, some of which left lingering memories in the hearts of their loyal customers.
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Grant to help fund upgrades for Greene Valley Forest Preserve near NapervilleDec 27, 2024 8:16 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been awarded a state grant to help pay for recreational improvements at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. Plans call for a new patio near a historic red barn.
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Guests become contestants in immersive TV-style game show experience in Oak BrookDec 26, 2024 10:14 am - Guests can step into the role of game show contestants at Great Big Game Show's new Oak Brook location, competing in a variety of challenges on an immersive soundstage.
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‘It’s disgusting’: suburban congressman who pushed for Gaetz report’s release reacts to its accusationsDec 23, 2024 6:43 pm - A suburban congressman who pushed for the House Ethics Committee to publicize the findings of its investigation into now-former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz called the behavior depicted in the report “horrific” and “disgusting.”
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Police: Grinch-like quartet charged with stealing from Oak Brook retailerDec 23, 2024 6:07 pm - Two Cook County women and two male teens are charged with stealing more than $300 in merchandise from beauty and personal care store in Oak Brook.
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‘Literally filled with love’: How the #LovePurse campaign helps domestic violence survivorsDec 20, 2024 2:26 pm - Maria Castro started #LovePurse to provide domestic violence survivors with toiletries and uplifting notes in new purses, sparking a movement to help women in need.
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Stories of Local Impact: Carole and Dick Cline, philanthropic visionaries for DuPage CountyDec 20, 2024 5:55 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with longtime Glen Ellyn residents Carol and the late Dick Cline. The enduring impact of their vision and generosity will continue to inspire others and help those in need today and for future generations.
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22 apply for DuPage judge positionDec 18, 2024 1:01 pm - Twenty-two people have applied to become a DuPage County judge.
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Palatine man ordered held on charges in connection with carjackingDec 17, 2024 3:30 pm - A Palatine man accused of possessing a stolen motor vehicle and then fleeing from Naperville police while armed was ordered held in jail pending trial by a DuPage County judge.