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70th annual DuPage County Fair showcases the festival’s largest Ferris wheel
The DuPage County Fair is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and to get the weekend rolling, the fairgrounds is home to the biggest Ferris wheel ever seen at the fair. “We have all the large, spectacular rides for the very seasoned carnival ride-goers, and then we have a bunch...
One Illinois City Lands On Best Places To Live For Families List
Before you get any farther into this piece, I just want to make it clear that the city we're about to tell you about is not, I repeat, not Galena. Galena has had so much recognition over the years for being the most romantic, the most picturesque, the most Christmassy, the most...well, whatever. Look, we get it. Galena is pretty awesome, but Illinois has some other places that have a lot going for them, too.
Village Launching New Portal to Streamline Building Permit Applications & Code Enforcement
The Village is launching a new cloud-based software called Cloudpermit that will allow community members to complete their entire building permit process online and easily submit code enforcement concerns. Code Enforcement Portal Now Active. Through Cloudpermit, users can submit a concern by searching for an address or selecting an address...
Enjoy the 2024 DuPage County Fair through July 28
The DuPage County Fair is taking place from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28 at the DuPage Events Center and Fairgrounds, located at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton. The Fair offers a variety of attractions, including diverse food options, live music, animal and competitive exhibits, commercial and vintage vendors, family activities, and evening drone light shows. Event hours are:
Review Board hears Calusinski clemency petition
A petition seeking clemency for Carpentersville’s Melissa Calusinski is in the hands of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and ultimately, Gov. JB Pritzker. The argument for her release was presented at a July 9 hearing in Springfield, with Lake County prosecutors and her defense attorney, and witnesses for both sides, in attendance.
Naperville veteran wants to replace graves of servicemembers
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – A woman in west suburban Naperville is committed to preserving the legacies of veterans and took a month-long journey to honor local heroes.Staci Boyer has never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory.Last Memorial Day reminded Boyer of her mission, one she started months ago at Naperville Cemetery. "Those that died to protect our freedoms, and that's what we're here celebrating," Boyer said. "That's what Memorial Day is really all about."She leads the local VFW and visits the cemetery often. They...
City of Chicago expanding lawsuit against Glock to include two suburban gun shops
The city of Chicago this week moved to dismiss, refile and effectively expand a lawsuit previously brought against gun manufacturer Glock. Originally filed last March, the since-updated lawsuit raises many of the same allegations against Glock — centered around the recent surge of “auto sears” or “switches” that can quickly modify a Glock handgun into an automatic weapon — though the manufacturer’s Austria-based parent company and two suburban Chicago gun shops were added as defendants in the case.
City holds ribbon cutting for Olmec head sculptures in Naperville
“This was a natural expansion of that effort to bring people to Naperville to see the art, to have them be able to shop and dine and eat in our city, and also get the background and the cultural experience as well,” said Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli. On July...
Beidelman’s seeks landmark status | Art Walk | New downtown Naperville businesses
Beidelman Furniture building seeks local landmark status. The owners of the Beidelman Furniture building in downtown Naperville are seeking official landmark status from the City of Naperville. They will present their case to the Historic Preservation Commission tonight, aiming to protect the building’s exterior and help secure renovation grants.
Arts Fair: A Celebration of Creativity and Community in Neighboring Geneva
This weekend, the neighboring town of Geneva invites you to experience the 20th annual Geneva Arts Fair, a beloved event that has become a staple of the summer season. Set against the charming and historic backdrop of downtown Geneva, this juried fine arts show promises a vibrant and enriching experience for all who attend. The fair will take place on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, from 10 am to 5 pm on 3rd Street, a scenic location that perfectly complements the artistic displays.
Special Storm Brush Collection Extended
Geneva is extending a special citywide brush collection to help residents remove fallen trees and branches stemming from strong storms that swept through the area July 14-15. This free brush pickup began July 22 and will continue the week of July 29 for residents living within the City’s municipal boundaries. The City, Kramer Tree Specialists (the City’s contractor), and our mutual aid partners have finished collecting brush north of State Street (Route 38) west of the Fox River, the hardest hit area of the community. Crews are now operating in the downtown south of State Street and west of downtown.
An Aurora music room will give free history lessons with upcoming screenings
The Venue in Aurora will offer two free movie nights this summer. The first one highlights “Woodstock.” This documentary illustrates the start of the 1960s counterculture movement. It includes include artist interviews, performances and more. The second film is “Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street.”
City Tree Trimming Operations Now Underway
The City of Geneva announced tree trimming operations will be taking place over the next several months on the City's west side. A City contractor started trimming trees in July west of the Fox River and north of State Street (Route 38). Trimming occurs year-round with the majority of the work being performed in the fall.
AltaVida joins the downtown Naperville business scene
Construction crews are in full force this summer in downtown Naperville, but that hasn’t stopped new businesses from making their The post AltaVida joins the downtown Naperville business scene appeared first on NCTV17.
2024 North Aurora Days Community Garage Sale Map
Copies can be picked up at Village Hall, downloaded from the Village website or you can view an interactive digital map here. All maps indicate days of participation by each residence, which range from Thursday, August 1 — Saturday, August 3. Recommended hours of participation are from 8am – 4pm; however, residences can choose which hours work best for them.
Oak Park works to expand ‘missing middle’ housing
Oak Park trustees have begun taking steps to add more affordable, “missing middle” housing options to the village. “Missing middle” housing is defined as “a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units – compatible in scale and form with detached single-family homes – located in a walkable neighborhood.”
Members of Aurora Girl Scout Troop 4785 receive awards during local ceremony
An Aurora Girl Scout and Troop Leader were honored with high honor awards Wednesday night. Alaina Nelson-Carrillo received her Gold Award, the Girl Scout's top honor, in a ceremony at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church where she is a member of several groups based at the church, including GSA Troop 4785. The award was presented by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) Treasurer Scott McCleary.
Brookfield approves annual library property tax levy
Brookfield has approved a minor tax levy increase that will help fund the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library over the next year. At the village board’s July 22 meeting, Brookfield trustees approved a resolution to increase that levy by .02% for the next year to fund the library’s “various property, building and maintenance projects” over the next year, according to a memo from the meeting’s agenda. The board approved the measure as part of the meeting’s omnibus agenda, meaning they did not discuss or vote on it individually.
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