West Chicago
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Sights and sounds of Scotland: Scottish Festival & Highland Games returns with bagpipers, drummers and moreJun 13, 2026 4:58 pm - Chicago Scots held its 40th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games Friday and Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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Wheeling man convicted of running down former friend wins appeal, but could still lose in the endJun 11, 2026 2:01 pm - A Wheeling man serving a 50-year prison sentence for running over and killing a former friend in 2020 won his appeal this week, but it may not be enough to get him a new trial.
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Kids can cast a line at free fishing derby June 14 in WarrenvilleJun 10, 2026 11:33 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will host a free Just for Kids Fishing Derby on June 14 at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve for children 15 or under. Kids will compete for prizes in four age groups by catching the largest fish in three species categories.
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The 400 Club: Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasersJun 10, 2026 9:31 am - Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers, some of whom have seen 400 or more bird species in our state.
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Sonny Acres Farm’s fourth annual Pro Rodeo now over two weekendsJun 10, 2026 12:26 am - Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago is hosting its fourth annual Pro Rodeo event, running two weekends (June 12-14 and 19-20). It features professional rodeo competitions including bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc riding, plus special performances by trick rider Dusti Crain Dickerson.
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DuPage County fills time capsule to mark country’s 250th anniversaryJun 09, 2026 4:11 pm - DuPage County leaders prepared a time capsule on Tuesday in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Home & garden calendar, June 9-20Jun 09, 2026 3:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the DuPage Monarch Project, the New Perennial Movement, and more. Also find more on garden walks, garden shows, and nature walks.
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Best Bets: ‘DCOM Live!’ takes over the Metropolis FridayJun 09, 2026 10:42 am - Fans of Disney Channel tuners can hear their favorite songs during “DCOM Live” Friday at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights. Plus, Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago holds its annual rodeo over the next two weekends and Cantigny in Wheaton hosts a two-day Revolutionary War reenactment.