DuPage County
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Easter 1912: The birth of a timeless hymn that would comfort millionsApr 01, 2026 3:30 pm - Austin Miles wrote the hymn "In the Garden" in 1912 after his publisher requested a song bringing hope to the hopeless. He found inspiration reading John 20, where he envisioned Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Christ at the empty tomb.
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Cook County warns of measles exposures in Northwest suburbsApr 01, 2026 1:27 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health is warning of possible measles exposures in Mount Prospect and other parts of the Northwest suburbs.
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Cook County warns of measles exposures in Northwest suburbsApr 01, 2026 1:26 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health is warning of possible measles exposures in Mount Prospect and other parts of the Northwest suburbs.
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Police: Des Plaines woman loses nearly $2,000 in banking scamApr 01, 2026 12:57 pm - A Des Plaines woman reportedly fell victim to a scammer posing as a bank worker, police said Wednesday.
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Warrenville attracts developer for ‘catalyst’ project in city’s Old TownApr 01, 2026 12:57 pm - The city of Warrenville’s efforts to spark redevelopment on a former gas station property are bearing fruit. West suburban developer Denver Capital has proposed a mix of residential and commercial space at the northeast corner of Batavia and Warrenville roads.
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Chicago poet laureate to lead workshop, host open mic event at ECC April 7Apr 01, 2026 12:26 pm - Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will lead a poetry workshop and host the Writer’s Center's monthly Open Mic Coffee House at Elgin Community College on Tuesday, April 7.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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Community kiosks help job seekers find openings, resourcesApr 01, 2026 10:23 am - A network of job kiosks placed throughout Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties is helping connect residents with employment opportunities and workforce services.
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GreenMan Theatre seeks directors for ‘8 to the Bar’ play festivalApr 01, 2026 10:08 am - GreenMan Theatre seeks up to eight directors for its "8 to the Bar 2026" production featuring eight 10-minute plays with the theme "Lights! Camera! Action!" scheduled for July 17-19 at Mystic Vines in Villa Park.
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Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadlineApr 01, 2026 10:01 am - A House deadline passed last week with lawmakers declining to advance a measure to establish annual emissions-reduction targets and a system of points for air pollution mitigation measures for warehouses and the trucks traveling to and from them. It would have been the first statewide warehouse pollution reduction measure but didn’t gain enough support to even receive a committee hearing.