Westmont
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Chicago man charged with breaking into Downers Grove North High School, battering janitorDec 13, 2025 4:52 pm - A 56-year-old Chicago man was charged with burglary, attempted robbery and aggravated battery for breaking into Downers Grove North High School and accosting a janitor, prosecutors said.
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Brr-rr! Cold weather advisory issued for northern IllinoisDec 13, 2025 1:41 pm - Northern Illinoisans who spend a lot of time outside in the next day or so might be susceptible to frostbite if they don’t bundle up.
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‘Something’s got to give’: Sticker shock hits suburban Affordable Care Act enrolleesDec 13, 2025 10:00 am - ‘Our health system system is broken.’ With the Senate at a stalemate and no action from House, some in the suburbs are finding health insurance less affordable than ever. Suburbanites with ACA coverage are seeing increases from 47% to 95% in monthly premiums.
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29 household paint recycling locations now open to DuPage County residentsDec 11, 2025 3:51 pm - DuPage County residents can drop off unwanted or unusable paint for free at 29 locations throughout the county thanks to a new program.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2025Dec 11, 2025 8:53 am - The top finishers in November’s amateur photo contest reflect the changing of the seasons, transitioning from the vivid colors of fall to the icy landscapes of winter.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 14-20Dec 11, 2025 4:30 am - Garden club meetings in the Chicago suburbs cover a range of topics such as creating moonlit spaces, hardscape designs, succulents, prairies and bison, and using native plants in home landscapes.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s New Year’s concert celebrates American musicDec 11, 2025 12:40 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting a New Year's and Fundraising Concert on Jan. 1, featuring music celebrating America's 250th anniversary, along with vocal and instrumental solos.
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‘A win for fiscal responsibility’: DuPage County lauds latest ruling in ongoing legal battle with county clerkDec 10, 2025 6:37 pm - A judge ruled against the DuPage County clerk's motion related to procurement, setting the stage for the clerk to appeal the case to a higher court. This was the final issue before the DuPage judge in the ongoing legal battle between the clerk and the county board.
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New Geneva Road bridge open near WinfieldDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - A stretch of Geneva Road has fully reopened to traffic near Winfield, with work on a new bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River substantially complete.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.