DuPage County
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COD Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honoree prioritizes mental health in fire science educationApr 27, 2026 3:55 pm - Amy Wasko, a former firefighter and paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience, was forced to retire due to multiple injuries. She transitioned to teaching at College of DuPage where she recently was named 2025-26 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
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Batavia police: Person robbed during motorcycle saleApr 27, 2026 3:07 pm - Batavia police are reporting that a person was robbed of a motorcycle they were selling Sunday night.
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Downers Grove Park District names new executive directorApr 27, 2026 2:35 pm - Michael Gianatasio has been named the new executive director of the Downers Grove Park District. He succeeds longtime Executive Director Bill McAdam, who is retiring.
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Repairs completed to broken gas pipe near Schaumburg businessesApr 27, 2026 2:12 pm - Nicor was continuing to restore services to affected businesses Monday afternoon after the repair of a gas pipe broken during construction in a parking lot on National Parkway in Schaumburg in the late morning.
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Harper College Police Department to host ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ event to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisApr 27, 2026 2:07 pm - The Harper College Police Department will participate in the Dunkin’ “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 15.
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops to open May 8Apr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The Batavia Boardwalk Shops, which give entrepreneurs a chance to try operating a store for their wares, are opening May 8.
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Ride your bike or take a hike: St. Charles offers 20+ miles of scenic trailsApr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The St. Charles area offers more than 20 miles of scenic trails, inviting residents and visitors to explore everything from quiet neighborhood loops to expansive regional routes.
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Maryville Academy to benefit from Schaumburg Boomers June 20 gameApr 27, 2026 1:21 pm - Maryville supporters and baseball fans are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun as the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Windy City ThunderBolts on Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Wintrust Field.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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Celebrate the natural world with GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ ‘Growing Stories’ eventApr 27, 2026 10:36 am - On May 19, GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will sharing folktales, myths, personal stories and songs about gardening and nature. The stories include a woman transforming troublemakers into community gardeners and the Nordic myth of Iduna's magic apples.