DuPage County
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Union Church of Hinsdale hosts large fall resale event Oct. 2-3Sep 29, 2026 8:09 pm - Union Church of Hinsdale hosts its largest resale event on Oct. 2-3, featuring clothing for all ages, including a French Room with high-end women's items and extensive children's clothing selections.
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How John W. ‘Bet-a-Million’ Gates’ hidden art treasures shaped St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 8:00 pm - Author Archie Bentz Jr. has written “Rediscovering the Art Collection of John W. Gates,” a supplement to his 2025 book about the steel and oil tycoon, documenting how Gates’ extensive art collection has been displayed throughout St. Charles for over a century.
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80 years of oompah: Family’s brass band brings lively tunes to Naperville OktoberfestSep 29, 2026 7:38 pm - “We have the traditional German Oktoberfest feel with a modern twist,” says Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt. In addition to oompah music, the Naperville museum’s Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3 features a variety of German beer and cuisine, children’s activities and the popular stein-holding contest. “We’re looking forward to a great event.”
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Purple lanes: Three-year starter Engstler paves way for DGN successSep 29, 2026 6:48 pm - Downers Grove North three-year starter Tyler Engstler has helped clear space for plenty of long runs this season and is hoping more college coaches begin to notice.
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Rolling Meadows Park District could turn home into space for classes, private rentalsSep 29, 2026 6:30 pm - The Rolling Meadows Park District plans to transform a single-family home bequeathed to the district into a center for environmental programs, cooking classes and small private events.
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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Volunteers from St. Mark’s Lutheran give back through Day of Service in St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 4:08 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church volunteers completed nearly 250 hours of community service on August 30, including outdoor landscaping for seniors and indoor ministry projects like making blankets for cancer patients and baptismal banners for Liberian children.
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Water Street Naperville to host Fall Mum Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitSep 29, 2026 3:51 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring fall mums, hay bales, pumpkin décor and mixed pots from We Grow Dreams on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Foyo Plaza.