Will County
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 3-9Jul 29, 2025 8:11 pm - Upcoming garden club meetings, events, and shows in the suburbs, covering topics such as flower arranging, bonsai, heirloom gardening, and more.
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‘A big decision’: St. Charles and Naperville weigh future energy optionsJul 29, 2025 6:34 pm - Residents are urging St. Charles and Naperville to reject a proposed 20-year extension of their contract with the agency that supplies electricity to the towns, in part, because some of that power comes from coal-fired plants.
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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97th annual Lantz-Stoner family reunion set for Aug. 10Jul 29, 2025 4:34 pm - The 97th annual reunion of the related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families will take place on Aug. 10 at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego.
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Naperville’s Healing Field of Honor to commemorate Vietnam War veteransJul 29, 2025 4:29 pm - Purchase an American flag to honor our military and support Operation Support Our Troops during Naperville's Healing Field event on Nov. 7-12. It also will be marking the end of the Vietnam War with replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance.
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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Aurora firefighter hurt battling Monday night house fireJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - An Aurora firefighter suffered a shoulder injury battling a house fire Monday evening that left the home uninhabitable.
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Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in NapervilleJul 29, 2025 10:57 am - A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.
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Naperville Park District aims to bring popular south side amenities to Nike Sports ComplexJul 28, 2025 6:13 pm - The Naperville Park District is gathering more public feedback on plans to upgrade the Nike Sports Complex, an outdoor recreational hub along Mill Street near the Mayneland Farm stand.