DuPage County
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Aurora man identified as victim in deadly motorcycle crashAug 26, 2025 2:59 pm - A motorcyclist killed in a crash on along Illinois Route 47 in Kendall County on Saturday has been identified as Trent Pahnke, 31, of Aurora.
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Spotlight: World premieres at American Blues, Northlight theatersAug 26, 2025 2:23 pm - American Blues Theater premieres the new play by artistic associate and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, Drury Lane Theatre revives the 1950s suspense thriller “Dial M for Murder,” and Northlight Theatre premieres “The First Lady of Television.”
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Brother Chimp Brewing ‘putting good out into the world,’ planning new St. Charles taproomAug 26, 2025 2:12 pm - When Stephen Newman opened Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora in March 2020, the timing couldn’t have been worse. But five years later, Brother Chimp has grown into one of the Fox Valley’s most celebrated microbreweries. Now, Newman is preparing to open a second location this fall in downtown St. Charles.
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A seasoned conductor agreed to conduct the Wheaton Municipal Band when he turned 100. He just kept his word.Aug 26, 2025 2:05 pm - Arnald Gabriel, who conducted the U.S. Air Force Band for many years, told the leader of the Wheaton Municipal Band that he would conduct the suburban band when he was 100. Bruce Moss made it happen.
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Schaumburg P.E.O. celebrates 12 members with more than 50 years’ serviceAug 26, 2025 1:59 pm - Volunteer organizations either die or thrive through the loyalty of their members. Judging from the numbers, Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) is thriving.
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Warrenville to bring tiny shop trend to riverfront parkAug 26, 2025 1:57 pm - Inspired by tiny shops in Batavia, Berwyn and Michigan, Warrenville plans to start its own pop-up market in a park along the West Branch of the DuPage River.
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Best Bets: Elmhurst History Museum opens exhibition on Chicago’s World’s FairAug 26, 2025 1:37 pm - “World of Tomorrow” opens at the Elmhurst History Museum, Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park hosts its last concert of the summer, and Highwood celebrates country music and Southern fare at the Nashwood Music and Food Fest.
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Girls volleyball: St. Charles North shakes off early rust with sweep in season opener over RosaryAug 26, 2025 7:21 am - Amber Czerniak knows she’s not the biggest name on St. Charles North’s girls volleyball roster. With the amount of talent filling the North Stars’ roster, including Penn ...
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Primrose Farm offers new science education opportunitiesAug 26, 2025 12:07 am - Former teacher David McAndrew has partnered with St. Charles Park District to teach a Barnyard Biotechnology Series exploring DNA, cloning extinct species, beating pandemics, dog genetics, antibiotic resistance, and GMOs.
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Pepper donations sought for Batavia food pantry fundraiserAug 25, 2025 11:10 pm - Gindo's Spice of Life and Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry collaborate for 3rd year to make hot sauce using donated peppers. Proceeds benefit the Food Pantry. They seek pepper donations from Sept. 9-Oct. 1.