DuPage County
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Dirty sodas heading to the suburbs as Swig is set to open 13 locations in the next yearJul 08, 2026 1:14 pm - Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Volunteers needed for ECC’s Project Backpack school supply giveawayJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Elgin Community College is seeking volunteers to assist with an annual giveaway of school supplies to support local students.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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Wheaton children who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident were ‘deeply loved,’ father says in online fundraiserJul 08, 2026 10:02 am - The father of two of the three children who drowned in Geneva Lake in a massive storm Friday said his children were “deeply loved” in a GoFundMe the family launched to raise money for a charity in their memory.
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Man charged with DUI in fatal crash on I-88Jul 08, 2026 8:51 am - A Warrenville man has been charged with killing a woman during a chain-reaction crash Saturday on I-88.
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Dining out: Sample fine wines at Capital Grille, summer menu at Fat Rosie’s and moreJul 08, 2026 6:21 am - The Generous Pour summer wine event is back at The Capital Grille. Also, Fat Rosie’s has new summer food and drink specials and Jet’s Pizza is paying it forward to food banks.
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Glen Ellyn Park District, Go Green Glen Ellyn team up for SportSwap gear exchangeJul 08, 2026 12:48 am - The Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn are hosting a SportSwap event on July 19 at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, where community members can buy and trade gently used sports equipment.
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York Township’s America250 benefit draws nearly 2,000 attendees, raising over $30k for the food pantryJul 07, 2026 11:19 pm - York Township’s America250 benefit at Knolls Park in Lombard drew nearly 2,000 attendees and raised over $30,000 for the York Township Food Pantry through the Friends of York Township nonprofit organization.
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Finding unity in diversity: A pastor’s World Cup reflectionsJul 07, 2026 10:06 pm - For the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, the World Cup is a reminder that while he loves his country, God’s love extends to all nations. His own multicultural family with connections to Scandinavia, Greece, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and Puerto Rico shows how Americans are part of a global family.