DuPage County
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Learn the art of storytelling with GreenMan Theatre’s 18th annual seriesJul 22, 2026 11:29 am - Elmhurst’s GreenMan Theatre hosts its 18th annual storytelling classes in August. The program includes morning "Introduction to Storytelling" classes covering folktales, personal stories, and urban legends, and afternoon "Advanced Storytelling" classes focusing on story development and writing.
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In honor of Dennis: Elgin Classic bike race honors veteran whose death changed Illinois cycling lawsJul 22, 2026 10:34 am - The Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs honors a cyclist and Vietnam veteran whose death in 2015 inspired a law granting bicyclists the same rights as motorists.
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Pastor uses former Cubs infielders Law and Grace to illustrate gospel messageJul 22, 2026 10:23 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos collects baseball cards and particularly values his Vance Law and Mark Grace cards from Cubs players in the late 1980s because their names help illustrate Christian doctrine.
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Best Bets: Aurora the best bet for laughs and Mexican danceJul 22, 2026 7:57 am - Comedian Calvin Evans headlines Copley Theatre’s comedy series, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl dances into Aurora’s Paramount, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Art, and Sonny Acres Farm hosts an exotic car show.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes opera star William PowersJul 22, 2026 12:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band presents its seventh concert of the 2026 season on Thursday, July 23. Bass-baritone opera star William Powers will perform as guest soloist, singing George M. Cohan selections and other pieces, marking a rare collaboration between opera and concert band.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC to host Worship in the Park Aug. 16Jul 22, 2026 12:14 am - Gary United Methodist Church will hold outdoor worship on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Memorial Park in Wheaton, featuring a back-to-school prayer, children’s message, music, Scripture and sermon.
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708 Mental Health referendum approved for November ballot in Downers Grove TownshipJul 21, 2026 8:58 pm - Downers Grove Township residents successfully petitioned to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would establish a 708 Community Mental Health Board, funded by a small property tax (approximately $67 annually for a $400,000 home), to provide comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services exclusively for township residents.
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Antique Tool Show & Sale returns to Garfield Farm Museum Aug. 2Jul 21, 2026 8:16 pm - The Early American Industries Association and Mid-West Tools Collectors Association will host their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale on Aug. 2 at Garfield Farm Museum, featuring over 30 collectors displaying and selling vintage hand tools, with tours of the 1846 teamster inn available throughout the day.
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I-490 toll road project advances with $178M construction contractJul 21, 2026 6:31 pm - Completion of the game-changing I-490 corridor is in sight with Illinois tollway officials approving a significant contract recently for the north leg of the project.
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Roselle mayor gets ‘a seat at the table’ on powerful new transit boardJul 21, 2026 5:34 pm - Roselle Mayor David Pileski talks about his new role on the groundbreaking NITA board and creating a better system for riders.