Articles filed under Communities
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Offices styled to complement Water Street design endorsed for downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 12:44 pm - Two vacant downtown houses at Main Street and Aurora Avenue could make way for a new office building — styled to complement the nearby Water Street District — if the Naperville City Council follows an advisory panel’s recommendation.
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Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling cultureJul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.
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Naperville house sustains $70,000 in damage from basement fireJul 16, 2026 8:42 am - Naperville Fire Department officials said a fire originating in the basement of a home on the 200 block of Cedarbrook Road caused an estimated $70,000 in damage.
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Deer Park teen facing felony charges in fatal 2025 Arlington Heights crashJul 16, 2026 8:07 am - A 19-year-old from Deer Park is facing felony charges related to a fatal 2025 crash in Arlington Heights.
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Voting rights rally Saturday in Arlington HeightsJul 16, 2026 7:29 am - The Chicago Northwest suburbs chapter of Indivisible, Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action plans to host a rally in Arlington Heights Saturday to spur interest in voting in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Geneva’s Carrie Seida named Marklund chief development officerJul 16, 2026 12:14 am - Geneva resident Carrie Seida was recently appointed Marklund’s chief development officer.
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Bridge Communities to host pickleball tournament to support homeless familiesJul 16, 2026 12:01 am - Bridge Communities will host a Pickleball Tournament on Aug. 1 at Pickled! Wheaton to support families facing homelessness. Deadline to register is July 28 or until spots are filled.
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Woodstock Folk Festival honors musical legacy with lifetime achievement and special tributesJul 15, 2026 11:37 pm - The 41st annual Woodstock Folk Festival returns July 19 to the historic Square, featuring artists from nine U.S. states and British Columbia performing Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, and Latin music under the theme “Building Community Through Music.”
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Annual Geneva Arts Fair to transform Third Street into colorful outdoor galleryJul 15, 2026 8:51 pm - The Geneva Arts Fair returns to Third Street on July 25-26, featuring diverse artwork including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and glass. It also features special attractions like the Arts Garden, live music by Drew Clausen, and children's art workshops.