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Donations needed for West Suburban Community Pantry’s summer meals program as family visits rise 20%May 30, 2025 2:27 pm - With food costs rising and support programs facing cuts, West Suburban Community Pantry is starting its summer appeal to serve increasing numbers of families relying on its services.
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Naperville man charged with illegally selling guns to prohibited buyersMay 30, 2025 12:45 pm - A Naperville man has been charged with buying guns for people who aren’t legally allowed to have them, including a suicidal man who ran onto the grounds of an elementary school when being chased by police.
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DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniorsMay 30, 2025 12:00 pm - Four Wheaton High School women received scholarships from the DuPage Women's Club in May for achievements in academics and extracurriculars as they pursue college degrees.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.
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DuPage County setting up land bank as part of affordable housing pushMay 27, 2025 6:29 pm - DuPage officials are taking more steps to help expand affordable housing in the county.
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‘A window to our past’: 1846 document signed by President James Polk tells story of DuPage CountyMay 27, 2025 6:23 pm - DuPage County leaders on Tuesday unveiled a document signed in 1846 by President James Polk, granting ownership of land near modern-day Warrenville. “The dreams this paper held, as it was delivered to the George Cary family,” marveled DuPage County History Museum Director Michelle Podkowa.
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Two charged with hate crime in beating of woman at Carpentersville McDonald’sMay 27, 2025 5:35 pm - Two people are now charged with committing a hate crime, days after an attack on a woman authorities say was committed because of her sexual orientation.
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‘Anything to raise awareness’: Drivers asked to watch for turtles crossing roadsMay 23, 2025 1:42 pm - Wildlife experts are reminding drivers to be alert for turtles crossing roads near lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the region searching for water, food and mates.
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DuPage County to hold Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service membersMay 21, 2025 4:03 pm - DuPage County is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, honoring fallen service members. The event includes wreath laying and 21-gun salute.