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Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment
Oct 07, 2026 12:45 pm - The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating state campaign disclosure law by failing to publicly reveal who is providing him with a rent-free downtown Chicago apartment, where he has been staying since the spring.
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St. Charles announces curbside leaf pickupOct 07, 2026 12:41 pm - St. Charles starts curbside collection of fallen leaves the week of Oct. 28.
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Lincoln Junior High students named Pollinator Protectors of the Year for state bee projectOct 07, 2026 12:38 pm - Eighth-grade students at Lincoln Junior High in Naperville have been recognized as Pollinator Protectors of the Year by the DuPage Monarch Project for their instrumental role in making the black and gold bumble bee Illinois’ official state bee.
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Changes to video gambling rules coming to Batavia
Oct 07, 2026 12:37 pm - The Batavia City Council has voted to approve changes to the city’s video gambling regulations.
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Pulte pulls plug on controversial Naperville Ridge housing project
Oct 07, 2026 12:06 pm - A controversial development calling for 94 duplexes to be built on 32 acres of heavily wooded land near Naperville will not move forward.
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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergencies
Oct 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Kane County recently launched a new online resource meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, climate-related hazards and other emergencies.
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Absent the thrills, Oil Lamp’s ‘Dial M for Murder’ still worth seeingOct 07, 2026 11:31 am - Oil Lamp Theater’s solidly acted revival of “Dial M for Murder” could benefit from a larger stage.
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Naperville District 203 planning to spend $7 million on building repairs
Oct 07, 2026 10:45 am - The Naperville District 203 school board is expected to vote later this month on spending nearly $7 million to repair several buildings, though the number of identified projects exceeds available funds.
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Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis
Oct 07, 2026 9:15 am - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat whose 2004 upset helped begin the northwest suburbs’ shift to the left, is seeking a comeback in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District against Republican Jennifer Davis, a tech entrepreneur running for office for the first time.
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Spotlight: ‘Waitress’ returns for a limited run and Gift Theatre stages world premiere of ‘Hayward’Oct 07, 2026 7:31 am - The national tour of “Waitress” stops by the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a brief run, “The Winter’s Tale” plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the world premiere of “Hayward” comes to The Gift Theatre, and Writers Theatre offers childcare options during shows.