DuPage County
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‘We’re building family’: Harper College’s new Fire Academy cohort makes historyAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - Harper College's inaugural Fire Academy graduated 16 students after nine weeks of intensive training at the new Emergency Services Training Center, where they practiced firefighting skills including search and rescue, hazardous materials operations, and live-fire scenarios in the four-story fire tower.
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185 townhouses in 38 buildings coming land near Fox Valley MallAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - The Aurora City Council approved a townhouse development near Fox Valley Mall after a few last-minute questions at the council’s Tuesday meeting. Developer M/I Homes plans to construct 185 townhouses in 38 buildings on the long undeveloped land in the triangle created by the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 75th Street on Aurora’s far East Side.
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After 16 years, annual Alley Art Festival in Aurora coming to an end SaturdayAug 27, 2026 12:13 pm - After 16 years, the final Alley Art Festival will take place this Saturday in downtown Aurora. Since 2010, the festival has helped make arts more visible, accessible and woven into everyday life in Aurora.
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St. Charles Fire Department to hold 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance CeremonyAug 27, 2026 12:00 pm - St. Charles Fire Department to hold 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11 at 7:30 a.m., featuring remarks from the fire chief, memorial wreath placement, and moment of silence.
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Former Naperville Park District chief Ray McGury to lead Fry Family YMCAAug 27, 2026 11:05 am - Ray McGury, former Naperville Park District head, has been named executive director of the Fry Family YMCA in Naperville, replacing Erika Wood who retired after 43 years.
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Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in bikingAug 27, 2026 10:46 am - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.
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Students return to upgraded classrooms, facilities on first day of school in U-46Aug 27, 2026 10:27 am - Overcoming first-day jitters, thousands of students returned to classrooms Thursday across Elgin Area School District U-46, ushering in the new school year.
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Wheaton to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 with remembrance ceremonyAug 26, 2026 10:47 pm - Wheaton will hold a Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Park bandshell. It will honor victims of Sept. 11, 2001, those lost in subsequent military conflicts, and all who serve to protect the community including police, fire departments, and military personnel.
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Inside Out Club’s Celebrity Bartending Event returns Sept. 1Aug 26, 2026 8:10 pm - Inside Out Club's Celebrity Bartending Event returns Sept. 1 at Go Brewing in Naperville, featuring three competing teams vying for the TIP-siest Bartender trophy by raising the most tips.
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Food trucks, live music and family fun coming to Lombard’s Maple Street Sept. 5Aug 26, 2026 6:14 pm - The Lombard Historical Society hosts its fifth annual Food Truck Social on Sept. 5. This America 250 celebration features eight diverse food trucks, live music including a Blues Brothers tribute band, and family-friendly activities.