DuPage County
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West suburbs could see five more freight trains a day if rail merger passesMay 24, 2026 4:44 pm - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern want federal regulators to approve a merger creating a transcontinental railroad that will rumble through the region.
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‘We owe it to him’: Wheaton school keeps Medal of Honor recipient’s memory alive through art and musicMay 24, 2026 4:42 pm - A Wheaton middle school named after James Monroe preserves his memory through a series of tributes that make him part of its very fabric. One in particular extends far beyond school walls.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Prospect’s Cichy flips to Illinois, Batavia’s Vander Luitgaren commits to WyomingMay 24, 2026 2:45 pm - Rivals football recruiting expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran catches up on the latest area news.
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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St. Charles woman conquers breast cancer, now fights brain cancerMay 24, 2026 10:39 am - Michelle Wilcox of St. Charles had beaten breast cancer, but was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in January of last year. While people diagnosed with it even just a few years ago were given only weeks to live, new treatments are helping Michelle live life with few side effects.
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Kitchen fire damages Naperville apartment unitMay 24, 2026 9:26 am - Fire officials are estimating $125,000 in damage from a fire in a Naperville apartment building Saturday evening.
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Girls water polo: Spieth, Stevenson continue dominating run with another state championshipMay 23, 2026 9:04 pm - Stevenson’ Olivia Spieth went out in style Saturday. Spieth scored 9 goals to lead the Patriots to the girls water polo state championship 16-11 past York at Barrington. ...
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Photo Gallery: Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South graduationsMay 23, 2026 8:49 pm -
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Photo Gallery: Glenbard D87 celebrates its East, South and North seniorsMay 23, 2026 8:31 pm -
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Girls soccer: Downers Grove North drops OT battle to Lyons in regional finalMay 23, 2026 5:19 pm - Zibby Michaelson remained on her knees as she raised two arms in the air to celebrate her goal. She felt another emotion, too. “It was just a huge sigh of relief,” said M...