DuPage County
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Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’Apr 16, 2026 3:07 pm - Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual Makers Madness competition held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The devices, NASA Standard Initiators, have been used in space flight going back to the 1970s and are crucial to maneuvering, separation and staging. The NSIs triumphed over a field of more than 100 entries and after nearly 167,000 votes were cast.
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Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. CharlesApr 16, 2026 1:04 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice for the Fox River, stretching from Johnsburg to Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
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Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or payApr 16, 2026 12:50 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Wheaton offering native plant saleApr 16, 2026 12:00 pm - Wheaton’s native plant sale returns Saturday, April 25, offering home gardeners a wide selection of pollinator magnets, bird-friendly species, trees, ferns and even ground cover.
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Downers Grove Choral Society to premier new works celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 12:41 am - The Downers Grove Choral Society will present the Illinois premiere of “US” and “Redeem the Dream” on April 26 at First United Methodist Church as part of the nationwide Sing Democracy 250 program celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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‘The Winner Takes It All’ in Neuqua Valley’s spring musical ‘Mamma Mia!’Apr 15, 2026 11:02 pm - Neuqua Valley High School presents the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” from April 23-25, featuring a 55-person cast and a 27-piece live pit band. Director Johnathan Pontarelli promises a high-energy, collaborative production that celebrates friendship and unconventional families.
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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St. Charles venue won’t host controversial pastor; conservative group says it ‘won’t be silenced’Apr 15, 2026 5:29 pm - A country club in St. Charles says it won't host an event featuring a controversial speaker. Organizers are looking for another venue.
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Fundraiser underway to help surviving family of Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedlyApr 15, 2026 5:20 pm - Funds are being raised to help the family of a Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedly last week.
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Schaumburg Chick-fil-A employee awarded $25,000 college scholarship from chainApr 15, 2026 5:16 pm - An employee at the West Schaumburg Chick-fil-A was awarded one of the company’s 13 $25,000 scholarships this year.