Will County
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Illinois American Water customers share hardships paying water bills, oppose rate increaseJul 15, 2026 1:31 pm - Illinois American Water customers shared their hardships dealing with rising utility costs Tuesday as the Illinois Commerce Commission decides whether to grant the water company a rate increase.
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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
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Six decades of pop hits at Naper Nights on July 17-18Jul 15, 2026 1:25 pm - Travel through pop music history from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, enjoy a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, and more at Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights on July 17-18.
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Three-day Park After Dark bringing interactive arts experience to Naperville Concert CenterJul 15, 2026 1:07 pm - Park After Dark, a three-day interactive music and arts festival on July 17-19, will feature live music, puppet shows, and more at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Before the entertainment, kids can try out the Cardboard Creation Studio on Saturday and Sunday.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
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Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternativeJul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.
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Attic fire in Naperville home causes estimated $100,000 in damageJul 15, 2026 8:13 am - A fire in the attic of a Naperville home Tuesday afternoon caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, but resulted in no injuries.
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.
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Naperville home goes for $8.3 million in record-breaking residential saleJul 14, 2026 3:42 pm - A resort-style home in unincorporated Naperville purchased for $8.3 million is the highest residential sale in both the city’s and Will County’s history.