DuPage County
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Addison Township to host community open house TuesdayMay 18, 2026 1:36 pm - Addison Township will host a community open house on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate its updated facility and one year under the current administration and Township Supervisor Bobby Hernandez.
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Elmhurst District 205 appoints veteran educators to lead York High School during principal searchMay 18, 2026 1:21 pm - Elmhurst District 205 appointed Linda Yonke and Stephan Bild as co-interim principals of York Community High School for the 2026-27 school year while conducting a search for a permanent principal. Yonke previously served as York's principal from 1998-2004.
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Naperville District 203 students shine at 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch NightMay 18, 2026 1:00 pm - The 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch Night showcased 71 student-run startups from Naperville Central and North high schools, with six finalists competing for funding. Plant Pal won the grand championship for their plant care system, followed by Looped in second place and KALM in third.
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Campton Hills eatery owner expands to 2nd restaurant in Carol StreamMay 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Luis Maldonado opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August. Earlier this month, Maldonado added a second restaurant, Barrio Taqueria and Cocina in Carol Stream.
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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
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Artistic expression: Batavia elementary school art teacher nurtures ‘creative problem solvers’May 18, 2026 9:34 am - Teaching art was a natural career choice for Grace McWayne Elementary School’s Nicole Pappanduros. Pappanduros’ mother, Sandie, taught art at Lions Park Elementary School in Mount Prospect. Pappanduros grew up helping her mom in the classroom. “The art room became a place where I felt comfortable and at home from an early age,” Pappanduros, 43, said.
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West Chicago High student wins Bauer Built ScholarshipMay 18, 2026 9:17 am - Valeria Ballines from West Chicago Community High School won the G.F. "Sam" and Ethel V. Bauer/Bauer Built Inc. Scholarship Award, receiving $2,000 after completing her first semester of post-secondary education.
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Hanover Park police reopen roads near Community Park after early morning investigationMay 18, 2026 8:16 am - Hanover Park police have reopened several residential streets near Community Park that had been blocked off since early Monday morning for what they called “an isolated incident.”
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West Chicago High takes 3rd in nation at LifeSmarts CompetitionMay 18, 2026 1:16 am - The West Chicago Community High School LifeSmarts team secured an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 National LifeSmarts Competition, following their earlier victory as Illinois state champions.
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Comedy-drama ‘At the Wedding’ closes Village Theatre Guild’s 62nd seasonMay 17, 2026 10:29 pm - Village Theatre Guild presents “At the Wedding,” a bittersweet comedy about a woman named Carlo navigating her ex-girlfriend's wedding to a man. The production features a unique double-casting approach with two actors sharing the lead role across different performances.