DuPage County
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Conant High School listed as School of Distinction by IAEAOct 06, 2026 4:43 pm - The Illinois Art Education Association has named James B. Conant High School a 2026 “School of Distinction.”
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Temptations tuner marks the opening of Drury Lane Theatre’s 2027-28 seasonOct 06, 2026 4:43 pm - Drury Lane Theatre announced its 2027-2028 season beginning next spring with the regional premiere of “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations.”
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‘Culpability’ book pick sparks AI discussions at Arlington Heights libraryOct 06, 2026 4:37 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library has organized dozens of free programs throughout October and November examining artificial intelligence’s impact on society, in conjunction with this year’s One Book, One Village community-wide reading program selection.
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IKEA to close its Bolingbrook store for new, smaller location in Naperville’s Block 59Oct 06, 2026 4:30 pm - IKEA is closing its Bolingbrook store and building a new, smaller version in Naperville’s Block 59 development. The 317,000-square-foot, two-story Bolingbrook store will remain open until late 2027, which is also when the Naperville store is expected to open.
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Wheaton College lecture to explore North Korea’s forgotten Christian roots and the Kim family’s religious pastOct 06, 2026 4:20 pm - On Oct. 12, Wheaton College presents the “Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah” featuring Jonathan Cheng discussing Christianity's history in Korea, particularly how Pyongyang was once known as "the Jerusalem of the East" before becoming North Korea's capital.
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ECC receives $1M gift from Gene Haas Foundation to support CNC educationOct 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Elgin Community College has received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support and enhance CNC programming and training at the college’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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Dining out: Portillo’s x OREO dessert collab, CPK’s Jack-O-Lantern pizzas and moreOct 06, 2026 3:39 pm - Portillo’s and OREO are coming together for a trio of limited-time desserts, while CPK is offering a festive Halloween-themed pizza for kids and Nando’s is offering a BOGO deal for you and a friend.
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Vehicle drives into Naperville townhouse building, causing fire and $500K in damageOct 06, 2026 3:25 pm - A passenger vehicle plowed into a Naperville townhouse building Tuesday afternoon, sparking a fire that caused an estimated $500,000 in damage and left multiple units uninhabitable, authorities said.
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Monarch Landing’s ‘Flat Earth Society’ brings daily laughs over coffeeOct 06, 2026 3:18 pm - The residents at Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville have formed a “Flat Earth Society,” a humorous social group that meets daily for coffee and wide-ranging conversations.
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What our eyes reveal: A chance encounter unveils shared heritageOct 06, 2026 3:10 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on the power of portraits and human connection through the lens of “Theo of Golden,” a novel about a man who purchases 92 portraits of local townsfolk and delivers them to their subjects, forming life-changing friendships.