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Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 22, 2025 8:06 am - Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31, and many communities have set trick-or-treating hours. Some towns also are hosting downtown trick-or-treating events.
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DuPage County GIS Division receives Pollinator Protector of the Year AwardOct 21, 2025 7:28 pm - The GIS Division of DuPage County created a Pollinator Habitat Map to provide a landscape-scale view of pollinator habitat in the county, helping conserve native bees and butterflies.
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Naperville event highlights local food systems and sustainabilityOct 21, 2025 4:21 pm - Join The Conservation Foundation, North Central College, and activist and forager Robin Greenfield for “Strengthening Local Food Systems & Living Sustainably” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Topics include sustainable living, local food systems, composting, and recycling, with a focus on connecting with nature and reducing waste.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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DuPage County recorder asks county board to reconsider budgetOct 21, 2025 1:01 pm - DuPage County Recorder Elizabeth Chaplin is asking county board members to reconsider her initial ask for a $1.8 million budget for the coming fiscal year.
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Downers Grove Township residents seek referendum to fund mental health, disability servicesOct 16, 2025 7:32 pm - The 708 for Downers Grove Township team has kicked off a petition drive to establish a 708 Mental Health Board in the township. To kick off the petition drive, they are hosting a pizza party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Downers Grove.
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‘Sandwich King’ Jeff Mauro brings flavor to ‘COD Presents’Oct 16, 2025 1:47 pm - Known as the “Sandwich King,” Jeff Mauro shared insights from his career as a chef and entrepreneur, including making the perfect sandwich.
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We see the ICE arrests. But what happens next for detainees?Oct 14, 2025 6:21 pm - Immigration arrests often occur in public, with onlookers sometimes capturing the events on camera and posting them to social media. But what happens once a person is detained? Here’s a look.
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With ‘parties going on,’ DuPage County puts regulations on short-term rentalsOct 14, 2025 5:46 pm - DuPage County Board members on Tuesday adopted a proposal to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated areas on a yearly basis, though the decision was not unanimous.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-25Oct 14, 2025 5:32 pm - Upcoming meetings for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, with presentations on topics like bonsai, houseplants, and gardening as you age.