DuPage County
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Woodridge draws thousands of film enthusiasts from across the country to see ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70 mmJul 24, 2026 1:06 pm - John Marks admits he didn’t have to drive his family across state lines in the middle of the night to see “The Odyssey.” But as he stood in the lobby of Woodridge’s Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX at 2 a.m. on a recent Thursday, he couldn’t imagine seeing it anywhere else.
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‘Create some memories’: 10 activities to do with your kids before school startsJul 24, 2026 12:47 pm - With less than a month before school starts in the suburbs, here are 10 activities, from mini golfing to visiting a museum, that will help keep kids entertained for the remainder of summer.
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Bartlett Library board approves two referendum questions for November on building’s futureJul 24, 2026 11:02 am - A majority of Bartlett Public Library trustees voted in favor of putting two referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot — one to renovate and expand the existing building and the other to replace it altogether.
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What’s a Waffadilla? Hampshire family to compete on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’Jul 24, 2026 11:01 am - Hampshire food truck concept Waffadilla will compete on season 19 of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race,” premiering Sunday, July 26.
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St. Charles continues to think about plans for redevelopment of old police station siteJul 24, 2026 11:00 am - St. Charles is continuing to mull what it will do with its former police station site along the Fox River, with plans to turn the site into programmed open space.
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Incoming scholars recognized during College of DuPage receptionJul 23, 2026 9:59 pm - College of DuPage recently recognized the 2026 incoming scholars during a recent reception held on the college’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Elk Grove VFW relocates after ComEd buys property for new substationJul 23, 2026 6:07 pm - Elk Grove VFW Post 9284 is relocating from its longtime home on Devon Avenue to a smaller storefront after ComEd purchased its building and parking lot for $7.25 million as part of an electrical substation redevelopment.
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Explore nature, history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 1-2 in Oak BrookJul 23, 2026 6:03 pm - On Aug. 1-2, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting Fullersburg Days, a free, two-day family event, in Oak Brook. Activities include making seed bombs and corn husk dolls, decorating buttons, self-guided history walks, corn-grinding demonstrations at Graue Mill, vintage yard games, and more.
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Authorities: Wheaton man charged with sexually assaulting womanJul 23, 2026 6:01 pm - A Wheaton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last month and fleeing the state was returned to DuPage County after being apprehended in Tennessee, authorities said.
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Registration opens for Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-GenevaJul 23, 2026 4:57 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll event returns to Geneva on Oct. 18, featuring an inclusive 5K race, 1-mile walk, and wheelchair racing division. The event supports individuals with developmental disabilities, with early bird registration available until Oct. 1.