West Chicago
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‘People helping people’: West Suburban Community Pantry nourishes connectionsNov 30, 2025 8:45 pm - The West Suburban Community Pantry is one of five organizations set to receive grants through the Daily Herald/Robert R. McCormick Foundation's Neighbors in Need fundraising campaign. “If you help someone at the pantry, you’re really just helping make our community stronger and healthier,” a longtime volunteer said.
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Black Friday shopping less about deals than ‘time with family’Nov 28, 2025 3:14 pm - Groups of friends and families filled Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, carrying on Black Friday shopping traditions.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 30-Dec. 6Nov 28, 2025 3:00 am - Upcoming events including plant sales, garden club meetings, classes, workshops and shows.
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DuPage County passes new budget with $18 million for ‘Sustainability Initiative’Nov 27, 2025 12:36 pm - DuPage County will begin its new fiscal year with a balanced spending plan that includes funding to address food insecurity and housing affordability while supporting mental health initiatives and community services.
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DuPage County Clerk censured by county boardNov 25, 2025 5:24 pm - Citing the ongoing dispute with the clerk’s office, DuPage County Board members voted Tuesday to censure County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.
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Brash and beautiful: Blue Jays liven up backyards like no other songbirdNov 25, 2025 3:30 am - Brash, blue and beautiful, the charismatic Blue Jay livens up backyards and forest preserves like no other songbird.
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COD culinary duo serves up holiday help on the Butterball Turkey Talk-LineNov 24, 2025 11:32 am - Two College of DuPage culinary arts faculty members are talking turkey this holiday season. Michael and Susan Maddox, a husband-and-wife chef duo, are helping individuals and families with all their turkey needs, serving as experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line in Naperville.
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Shining bright: Holiday tree lightings around the suburbsNov 19, 2025 12:48 pm - A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.
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Demolition set for former Bolger Farm near WheatonNov 19, 2025 12:45 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to tear down the equestrian facilities at a former horse boarding center near Wheaton. The conservation agency paid $12 million for the property and will return it to open space.
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DuPage County Board approves drone purchaseNov 19, 2025 12:17 pm - In anticipation of the 2026 President’s Cup golf tournament, DuPage County Board members signed off on buying a tethered drone for the sheriff’s office.