DuPage County
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Chefs Giada De Laurentiis and Stephanie Izard bring taste of celebrity to Hollywood Casino AuroraJul 01, 2026 11:18 am - “At the end of the day, people want more than just a plate of great food, they want to be wined and dined, they want to have an experience,” Giada De Laurentiis said of her new restaurant, Sorella by Giada, which recently opened at Hollywood Casino Aurora.
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Woodfield Mall to kick off July 4 weekend with ice cream party FridayJul 01, 2026 11:08 am - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will kick off the Independence Day weekend with an ice cream party Friday in celebration of America’s birthday.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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Best bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, fireworks and free concertsJul 01, 2026 10:24 am - Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend at Six Flags Great America’s patriotic drone show, the Chicago Dogs’ fireworks display, the Grant Park Music Festival and more.
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Two Aurora men facing child pornography chargesJul 01, 2026 10:14 am - Two Aurora men have been charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials in separate cases, police announced Wednesday.
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Free health diabetes, stroke risk assessments in SchaumburgJul 01, 2026 9:16 am - Ascension Illinois Community Health will host two free health risk assessment events for seniors at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive in Schaumburg.
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This Naperville street considered one of the most passive-aggressive in USJul 01, 2026 9:13 am - Naperville’s Ogden Avenue may be a daily driving staple for many Naperville residents, but it also comes with its challenges. A very unspoken challenge to be exact.
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ItascaFest returns for 37th year with four days of music and family funJul 01, 2026 12:45 am - ItascaFest 2026 will run July 9-12 at Washington Park, featuring live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and cash bingo.
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College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessionsJun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton welcomes new senior pastorJun 30, 2026 8:38 pm - The Rev. Jonathan Crail will begin serving as Gary United Methodist Church's senior pastor on July 5, returning to the Wheaton church where he previously served as associate pastor from 2009-2013.