DuPage County
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Will soggy spring lead to summer surge for mosquitoes?May 10, 2026 8:45 pm - The suburbs may be in store for a mosquito surge this summer, as warmer and wetter weather sweeps through the area, according to a report from the pest-control company Terminix.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Geneva’s Peterson, ICCP’s Shaw make commitmentsMay 10, 2026 1:42 pm - While Geneva quarterback Ben Peterson verbally committed to Eastern Michigan, IC Catholic Prep defensive lineman Joshua Shaw Jr. committed to Northern Illinois.
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Request to terminate Downers Grove Pride month sparks debateMay 10, 2026 11:59 am - A request that Downers Grove end its practice of declaring June Pride Month sparked debate in front of the village council last week.
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A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trendsMay 10, 2026 7:48 am - Healthy Beginnings run by the Cook County Department of Public Health gives moms “confidence” in caring for their infants, client says.
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Third annual ‘Walk with Charlie’ raises funds for pediatric rare disease researchMay 09, 2026 4:50 pm - The family of Charlie Sims, who has CLN1 Batten Disease, hosts "Walk with Charlie" on June 7 in Naperville, raising funds for Rush University Medical Center's pediatric rare disease research and treatment programs. The 9-year-old made history as the first child in the world to receive gene therapy for his condition through an FDA-approved trial at Rush.
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Baseball: St. Charles East snaps skid, enjoys a fun day at Lake ParkMay 09, 2026 3:49 pm - Held to a lone run during the first two games of the series, St. Charles East’s baseball team took a simpler approach into Saturday’s DuKane Conference showdown with Lake...
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Armed man surrenders after hourslong standoff at Des Plaines vape shopMay 09, 2026 3:29 pm - A 26-year-old Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter barricaded himself inside a vape shop Saturday morning after confronting an employee who managed to escape, authorities said.
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The Biz Week That Was: ‘Record year’ for Naperville downtown, Long Grove gets new stores and $1 movies returning to Des Plaines theaterMay 09, 2026 1:02 pm - Naperville mayor highlights ‘record year’ for new downtown businesses, looks to future of I-88 corridor Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli has singled out the I-88 corrid...
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The science behind prescribed burns: Restoring native ecosystems through fireMay 09, 2026 3:00 am - Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used by the Forest Preserves of Cook County to care for prairies, woodlands and savannas.
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Boys track and field: Prospect, Maine South take top two spots at 52nd Gummerson ClassicMay 08, 2026 10:11 pm - The 52nd annual Ron Gummerson Cougar Classic was the final big area boys track and field meet of the season Friday night at Conant before the conference meets are run nex...