Will County
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Us vs. Them: Elmhurst native Harley swaps slogans as he takes over at NIUAug 08, 2026 6:07 pm - Northern Illinois football coach Rob Harley could have had a career in television, but decided to follow his passion and take a challenging path into coaching.
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DuPage nonprofit leader organizing food drive for victims of South suburban tornadoesAug 08, 2026 2:12 pm - When tornadoes hit the South suburbs in late July, Regina Brent was especially worried that many people — already experiencing economic difficulty — would go hungry. So Brent, the founder and president of the nonprofit Unity Partnership in Naperville, reached out to her contacts to organize a food drive.
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Speedy running back Bryce Riley doing double duty at West AuroraAug 07, 2026 7:43 pm - If busy hands are indeed happy hands, it’s no wonder that West Aurora’s Bryce Riley sports a smile these days preparing for his third varsity season. The senior running b...
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Yackley closed indefinitely after crashAug 07, 2026 7:10 pm - Northbound Yackley Avenue in Lisle is closed until further notice following a crash Friday afternoon. The incident caused possible bridge damage. IDOT officials are asse...
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Sing, read, relax: New features at Morton Arboretum encourage kids’ development, in simple waysAug 07, 2026 3:19 pm - New features in the Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum encourage families to do simple things that encourage children’s brain development, such as singing, reading and relaxing.
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DuPage Valley Conference football is back, renewing rivalries. ‘That’s a good thing.’ But challenges remainAug 07, 2026 3:01 pm - Football teams from the DuPage Valley Conference are back together following the dissolution of a two-year merger with the SouthWest Suburban Conference. That setup had c...
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Naperville’s ban on happy hour deals should be lifted, commission saysAug 07, 2026 1:40 pm - Restaurant and bar patrons may once again get to enjoy a discounted mid-afternoon cocktail or beer if the Naperville City Council approves the Naperville Liquor Commission’s unanimous recommendation Thursday that restrictions on happy hour drink specials be removed.
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Former West Chicago elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing studentsAug 07, 2026 1:05 pm - A former West Chicago elementary school teacher is facing 11 felonies after being accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with multiple students, authorities announced Friday.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 06, 2026 11:31 pm - The Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 in Geneva, offering 10-, 35- and 65-mile routes along the Fox River to raise $250,000 for CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in foster care. Registration ranges from $20-$125, includes commemorative items. The event features post-ride festivities with food, drinks, and live music.