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More therapy dogs sought for Naperville, Elmhurst hospitalsMar 10, 2026 2:18 pm - Endeavor Health is recruiting more therapy dogs to visit patients at Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
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Batavia plans public plaza with garden, seating and art to inspire development along River StreetMar 10, 2026 1:59 pm - The city of Batavia is constructing a downtown plaza, replete with sitting areas, sculptures, local artwork, even a native pollinator garden. City leaders say the River Street Plaza represents more than just a social gathering spot but an investment to inspire the city’s future development ideals.
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Chinese telecom company fined $50M for conspiring to steal technology from Motorola SolutionsMar 10, 2026 1:54 pm - A federal judge in Chicago has fined a Chinese telecommunications company $50 million for criminally conspiring to steal proprietary technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions, Inc., according to the U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of Illinois.
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What to expect when bulbs begin sproutingMar 10, 2026 1:08 pm - There is nothing to worry about if you see early bulb foliage.
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Naperville to honor Vietnam War veterans with March 29 ceremonyMar 10, 2026 1:00 pm - National Vietnam War Veterans Day will be observed on March 29 at Veterans Park in Naperville, marking 53 years since the U.S. departure from Vietnam. The program honors all who served during the Vietnam War era, not just those who served in Vietnam.
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Elgin to provide special leaf collection in mid-AprilMar 10, 2026 12:42 pm - Elgin Public Works Department will offer a special on-street leaf collection from April 13-16 to make up for the final pickup week that was suspended due to a winter storm.
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Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the HillsMar 10, 2026 12:31 pm - A home was damaged Monday afternoon during a brush fire in Lake in the Hills.
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Geneva tallies voter interest in $59.4M public safety referendum questionMar 10, 2026 11:52 am - Geneva is monitoring public interest in its $59.4 million referendum question for a new police facility, which will appear on the March 17 ballot.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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Infinite possibilities: DuPage Children’s Museum celebrates Pi Day with play, curiosity, and a slice of STEM funMar 10, 2026 10:55 am - DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville celebrates Pi Day on March 14 with hands-on STEM activities including building with Sumblox, circle weaving, and Play Dough Pi creations, while Naperville North Huskie Robotics Club demonstrates their robots.