DuPage County
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 26, 2026 1:48 pm - Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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Batavia parks getting state money for restroom, playground improvementsJun 26, 2026 12:31 pm - A popular Batavia park will soon get flush toilets, thanks to the Batavia Park District being awarded a grant from state legislators.
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‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60sJun 26, 2026 10:11 am - The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.
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Plan in a Can kits help Elmhurst seniors prepare for medical emergenciesJun 26, 2026 12:04 am - Plan in a Can, a free emergency preparedness program that helps seniors organize critical medical information for first responders, is now available at The Roosevelt at Salt Creek in Elmhurst, the first senior living community to serve as a public distribution site.
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Help Warrenville blood drive reach their goal of 36 donorsJun 25, 2026 9:40 pm - The Warrenville VFW Post, Knights of Columbus, and Lions Club are hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, June 27. They need 36 donors to reach their goal.
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Thirsty Thursday returns to Lake Ellyn Boathouse with music, beer and wineJun 25, 2026 8:46 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting Thirsty Thursday events on July 9 and 23 at Lake Ellyn Boathouse for ages 21 or older, featuring live music from Side Project and Mickey O'Brien and Friends, respectively.
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Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out forJun 25, 2026 5:24 pm - Just as suburbanites clean up after another round of powerful storms left behind downed trees and damaged homes, a national association is warning about surging instances of contractor fraud, particularly here in Illinois
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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North Central College partners with West Suburban Community Pantry for Junior Chefs’ CampJun 25, 2026 4:52 pm - North Central College partnered with West Suburban Community Pantry to host a Junior Chefs Camp where 21 children aged 8-13 learned cooking skills and nutrition basics at Downers Grove South High School.
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Lisle Heritage Society hosts annual 4th of July ice cream socialJun 25, 2026 4:15 pm - The Lisle Heritage Society will host its annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social on July 4 at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, featuring free ice cream, music by the Lisle Community Band, and food for purchase.