DuPage County
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Des Plaines’ proposed $243.7 million budget includes money for new fire station, streetsOct 15, 2026 4:19 pm - The construction of a new fire station, sewer improvements and downtown revitalization efforts are among the projects included in Des Plaines’ proposed budget for 2027.
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Schmit: Playoffs? There’s still unfinished business in Week 9Oct 15, 2026 4:00 pm - Kevin Schmit: We can’t look at the IHSA football playoffs until we deal with the unfinished business in the final week of the regular season.
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Aurora City Council delays decision on ending fiber network agreementOct 15, 2026 3:56 pm - Aurora City Council members were set to vote this week on ending the city’s contract with the controversial organization that manages its fiber network. But they decided to return the measure to committee, citing unanswered questions and cost concerns.
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World War II veteran among three centenarians honored at Lombard senior communityOct 15, 2026 3:46 pm - Three centenarians at Prairie Path senior living community in Lombard celebrated their birthdays on Oct. 14.
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Kane County Board mourns death of former board member Gary DaughertyOct 15, 2026 1:57 pm - At its regular meeting this week, the Kane County Board recognized the death of former District 9 board member Gary Daugherty, who resigned late last year.
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Blackberry Farm’s Pumpkin Weekends all about autumnOct 15, 2026 12:55 pm - Nikki Katris of Western Springs said she is a big fan of Blackberry Farm in Aurora and said it was the perfect place to spend a day with her children on Monday since schools were closed. The Pumpkin Weekends celebration at the farm is open on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25.
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‘Biking brings me joy’: Students, teachers, parents enjoy the vibe during bike buses for National Walk & Roll to School DayOct 15, 2026 11:55 am - Remember the joy of biking as a kid? That youthful vibe came washing over Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak on Oct. 8 while pedaling with Hammerschmidt Elementary School’s bike bus in Lombard for National Walk and Roll to School Day.
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Hindu community ‘horrified’ by attempted mass shooting at Aurora templeOct 15, 2026 11:52 am - When Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid heard of the attempted mass shooting at her hometown Hindu temple her reaction was utter disbelief. Stunned community leaders in the wake of the allegations are voicing concern over growing hate targeting South Asians.
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Moped driver hurt in crash with state police vehicle at DuPage AirportOct 15, 2026 11:52 am - An on-duty Illinois State Police vehicle collided with a moped Wednesday afternoon at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago, leaving the bike’s driver seriously injured, officials said.
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Boys soccer: Hersey captures MSL Cup championship with shutout of ConantOct 15, 2026 10:48 am - A sparkling soccer season continued to shine even brighter for Hersey on Wednesday night in Arlington Heights. When the dust settled, it was the Huskies who captured the ...