West Chicago
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DuPage Forest Preserve District moves to buy horse farm near Wheaton for $12 millionAug 06, 2024 10:50 am - The Danada Equestrian Center and the neighboring Gladstone Ridge farm have brought generations of horse lovers to the south side of Wheaton. After several stalled attempts through the years, Danada’s owner — the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County — is now on track to buy the pastoral property to its east.
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Free as a bird: In retirement, columnist plans to travel in hopes of new sightingsAug 05, 2024 11:52 am - Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter recently retired from his day job and looks forward to traveling and new sightings of birds.
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‘Disgusting’ images of child sexual abuse prompt judges to deny pretrial release in separate casesAug 03, 2024 2:04 pm - DuPage County judges last week denied pretrial releases for two men charged in unrelated child pornography felony cases that authorities characterized as “revolting.”
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2nd West Nile virus case of 2024 found in DuPageAug 03, 2024 12:57 pm - A case of West Nile virus in a human was reported in DuPage. Be smart about mosquitoes and take precautions, experts say.
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When the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center will open to visitorsAug 02, 2024 4:01 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to unveil its new wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center in Glen Ellyn by the end of the year.
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Why the Willowbrook Wildlife Center has a new name, new lookAug 01, 2024 6:10 pm - The Willowbrook Wildlife Center is rolling out a new name as a new building takes shape on the campus in Glen Ellyn. The eye-catching, two-story structure will house a wi...
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Kids get to see airplanes and helicopters up close at DuPage Airport eventAug 01, 2024 3:33 pm - Thousands of children and their parents had a unique opportunity to view airplanes, helicopters and support equipment up close on Thursday during a back-to-school event at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago.
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National Night Out is Aug. 6. Here’s what’s going on across the suburbsAug 01, 2024 9:42 am - National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event is intended to help build bonds between communities and their local law enforcement. Here are some of the events planned in local communities.
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Travel back in history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 10-11Jul 31, 2024 10:49 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites local history buffs to learn about the rich past of Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve during Fullersburg Days on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, in Oak Brook.
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Ribfest is done: High costs cited as reason for its demiseJul 31, 2024 5:58 pm - Ribfest is officially over. In a brief statement on Facebook, the Exchange Club of Naperville — organizers of the longtime summer tradition — announced the festival would be no more.