West Chicago
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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How DuPage County plans to fight rat invasion near BensenvilleJun 01, 2026 12:16 pm - DuPage County officials have taken the latest step in their fight against a rat invasion in an unincorporated neighborhood near Bensenville.
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Ex-Glendale Heights president pleads guilty to perjuryMay 30, 2026 4:34 pm - Former Glendale Heights President Chodri Khokhar pleaded guilty Friday to committing perjury when he sought re-election in 2024.
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DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniorsMay 29, 2026 3:24 pm - Four Wheaton High School students received scholarships from DuPage Women's Club at their May 19 spring luncheon at Glendale Lakes Country Club, with two recipients attending the ceremony.
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Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mphMay 29, 2026 3:00 pm - A Villa Park man is facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase early Friday morning that reached speeds of 108 mph.
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What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West ChicagoMay 29, 2026 12:45 pm - Thousands of people will descend upon West Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, for the public display of Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
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Aurora man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsMay 28, 2026 4:18 pm - A 32-year-old Aurora man has been charged with three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, authorities said.
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Forest preserve considers ‘responsible’ move of farmhouse, but Naperville preservationists want it to stay putMay 27, 2026 5:49 pm - Three years after Landmarks Illinois put Oak Cottage on a list of the most endangered historic places in the state, a man has detailed a proposal to revive the farmhouse by moving the structure in sections and reassembling it on another, undisclosed property in DuPage County. But some Naperville preservationists oppose the potential move.
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Northern Illinois Pottery Tour expands to six towns, showcasing over 40 artistsMay 27, 2026 3:42 pm - The Northern Illinois Pottery Tour returns for its sixth year on June 6-7, featuring a free, self-guided tour across six towns including Elmhurst, Forest Park, Leland, Naperville, Sandwich, and West Chicago. Over 40 potters from three states will showcase functional pottery and sculptures at the various artist residences.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.