DuPage County
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Ethics probe clears District 214 for pre-referendum polling, but critic calls it ‘unwritten loophole’Sep 17, 2026 6:14 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 was cleared of ethics violations after an investigation into pre-referendum polling activities. The complainant disputes the findings.
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Join Illinois Novel Quest to succeed at your writing goalsSep 17, 2026 1:25 am - The Writing Journey and Nichols Library in Naperville will present three October workshops preparing for Novel Quest: "Welcome to the Novel Swamp" covering novel planning approaches, "Crafting Dialogue That Brings Stories to Life" focusing on dialogue techniques, and "Story Wall Party" for brainstorming and plot development.
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Bad Momz of Comedy adds second Downtown Wheaton show due to high demandSep 17, 2026 12:59 am - Due to high ticket demand, Bad Momz of Comedy added a second show on Oct. 6 in downtown Wheaton. The comedy group features four professional mom comedians.
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Sonny Acres Farm’s Fall Festival opens Sept. 19Sep 16, 2026 10:19 pm - Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago opens its Fall Festival on Sept. 19, featuring amusement rides, petting zoo, hayrides, seasonal food, full bar, and live music with free admission Tuesday-Thursday.
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North Central College breaks ground on new student commonsSep 16, 2026 6:35 pm - On Oct. 10, North Central College in Naperville will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot student commons to be built in two phases. The first phase will be a 30,000-square-foot dining center featuring expanded seating for 500 students and various food service options.
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Wego Drama kicks off a ‘Timeless’ season with ‘30 Plays in 60 Minutes,’ a Neo-Futurist showSep 16, 2026 5:09 pm - On Sept. 18-19, West Chicago Community High School's Wego Drama celebrates the school building's 100th anniversary with “30/60: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes,” an original show created in partnership with Neo-Futurist Theatre. The original plays embody Neo-Futurist principles of truth, honesty and brevity.
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3 juvenile girls facing felony charges after threatening an Addison schoolSep 16, 2026 3:36 pm - Three juvenile girls are facing felony charges after authorities say they threatened a school shooting at Indian Trail Junior High School in Addison.
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Girls volleyball: Knowing that tips are her ‘best option,’ Metea Valley’s Katie Wagner stands tall in win over Waubonsie ValleySep 16, 2026 2:29 pm - Metea Valley junior Katie Wagner knows that she’s not the tallest outside hitter around. Standing at 5-foot-9, Wagner doesn’t pound the ball down at will like her taller ...
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Quarterback. Linebacker. Receiver. Defensive back. Aidan Crisci can do it all for Aurora Central CatholicSep 16, 2026 2:27 pm - Aurora Central Catholic’s Aidan Crisci is a four-year varsity starter, but he finds himself on the move once again — position-wise — as he proves to be the ultimate team ...
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Girls volleyball: Benet’s Linden Stritch learns well from her mom, a former Mother McAuley star: ‘Everything is a credit to her’Sep 16, 2026 2:20 pm - Benet sophomore outside hitter Linden Stritch didn’t begin playing competitive volleyball until she was 12. It didn’t take her long to establish some lofty goals. She asp...