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Artist's 'vivid imagination' created Morton Arboretum's incredible trolls
By Katlyn Smith
Jun 21, 2018 10:31 AM - A Danish artist has turned Lisle's Morton Arboretum into a home for six giant trolls. How it all came together, how each troll got its look and location, and how they were named.
Aurora veteran has attended every Memorial Day cemetery visit since 1950
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 21, 2018 6:30 AM - 91-year-old Navy veteran Ken Olson, who was stationed on a minesweeper in World War II, has attended every Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post 84 Memorial Day cemetery visit since 1950.
New census data: Minorities' share of area counties' population continues to rise
By Tim Broderick
Jun 21, 2018 6:28 AM - While overall county populations were little changed since July 2010, new census data show minorities' share of the total population continues to rise.
The equipment needed to build the trolls at Morton Arboretum

Jun 21, 2018 5:30 AM - Construction of giant trolls at the Lisle outdoor museum involved a lot of power tools.
Images: Giant trolls invade the Morton Arboretum in Lisle
Daily Herald
Jun 21, 2018 1:00 AM - The "Troll Hunt" exhibit by Danish artist Thomas Dambo opens Friday at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle with the official unveiling of six giant wooden sculptures.
Ex-Lake Park coach, teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting student
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 9:43 PM - A former teacher and basketball coach at Roselle's Lake Park High School has pleaded guilty to the criminal sexual assault of one of his students and is headed to prison. Jared Wissmiller, 27, of Downers Grove was sentenced to eight years.
55 years for gunman who killed shop clerk in Bensenville
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 4:36 PM - Stephan Russell had multiple chances to "break off" an armed robbery in 2014. Instead, a DuPage County judge said, he escalated the situation, eventually shooting and killing a 36-year-old tobacco shop owner.
Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett with new features
Submitted by Arts in Bartlett
Jun 20, 2018 2:23 PM - The Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett Park Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24.
NIU offers Comedy Writing and Performance Camp
Submitted by NIU Continuing and Professional Education
Jun 20, 2018 11:54 AM - Northern Illinois University Continuing and Professional Education are offering a "Comedy Writing and Performance Camp" for youth entering ninth to 12th grade on July 15-20.
5 things to know about the Morton Arboretum's giant trolls
By Katlyn Smith
Jun 20, 2018 11:50 AM - The Morton Arboretum's Troll Hunt officially opens Friday in Lisle. Here's some inside info you can use to impress your troll-hunting friends ...

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Slogan: The Arboretum Village
Population: 22,647
Year Incorporated:1956
Zip Codes:60532
Town Geo-center: 41.791829, -88.087842

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