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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.
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Aurora plans massive dredging of Mastodon LakeMay 22, 2026 4:06 pm - Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park in Aurora will soon get an overdue clean-out that will improve its quality and usefulness.
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Prairie Walk explores unburned landscape at Garfield Farm Museum on May 23May 22, 2026 3:18 pm - Garfield Farm Museum is offering a two-hour prairie walk on Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. The tour will be led by Jerome Johnson, the museum’s biologist.
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Fenton school board facing second suit over allegations about former teacherMay 22, 2026 3:13 pm - The Fenton High School District 100 school board is facing a second lawsuit accusing it of failing to protect a student from a former teacher and coach she says sexually harassed her.
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Naperville Garden Club seeks homes for 2026 Cup of Cheer Holiday House WalkMay 22, 2026 2:56 pm - The Naperville Garden Club is now seeking homeowners interested in participating in the 2026 Cup of Cheer Holiday House Walk, one of Naperville’s most beloved holiday traditions since 1962.
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Buffalo Grove police collecting items for DCFSMay 22, 2026 12:58 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting items for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the remainder of May.
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Judge rules South Barrington Park District's land auction was improperMay 22, 2026 11:57 am - The South Barrington Park District’s 2024 auction of land subsequently purchased by a religious group was improper, a judge has ruled.
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Woman’s body found after apartment fire in Des PlainesMay 22, 2026 10:01 am - A woman was found dead following an apartment fire in Des Plaines early Friday.
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AAUW Elmhurst Branch seeks donations for annual used book sale June 25-28May 21, 2026 10:39 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will hold its annual Used Book Sale from June 25-28 at Jackson Elementary School, accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games through collection barrels at three locations starting June 15.
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Aurora loses $1.1 million after employee was duped by con artistMay 21, 2026 6:41 pm - The city of Aurora lost $1.1 million when an employee was duped by a con artist.