DuPage County
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Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling cultureJul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.
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Naperville house sustains $70,000 in damage from basement fireJul 16, 2026 8:42 am - Naperville Fire Department officials said a fire originating in the basement of a home on the 200 block of Cedarbrook Road caused an estimated $70,000 in damage.
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Energy City Soccer Leagues help foster a love of the gameJul 16, 2026 12:46 am - As World Cup fever sweeps the nation, many young athletes want to learn and play soccer. Take advantage of the excitement and enroll your young player in Batavia Park District’s Energy City Soccer League for children ages 3-8.
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Bridge Communities to host pickleball tournament to support homeless familiesJul 16, 2026 12:01 am - Bridge Communities will host a Pickleball Tournament on Aug. 1 at Pickled! Wheaton to support families facing homelessness. Deadline to register is July 28 or until spots are filled.
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Two appointed to fill Batavia school board vacanciesJul 15, 2026 6:26 pm - Two people have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Batavia school board.
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Community invited to honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas at special fundraising eventJul 15, 2026 6:05 pm - The community is invited to come together to honor the life and legacy of Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas during “A Night Remembering Orlando Rivas,” a special fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub, 373 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
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Two men charged in gun, drugs cases in DuPage CountyJul 15, 2026 5:10 pm - Two men are facing gun and drug charges in separate cases in DuPage County.
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Outdoor Naperville concert canceled due to heat, air qualityJul 15, 2026 3:49 pm - The BrightSide Theater in Naperville has canceled tonight’s “Summer in the Parks: Classic Broadway” concert due to a high heat index and poor air quality.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.