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All Stories from April 5, 2026 (Change date)

Seigle Foundation sponsors the expansion of Elgin Youth Symphony’s Starter Strings Program

Submitted by Seigle Foundation
Apr 05, 2026 11:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded arts grants to 10 organizations including Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Wings, Chamber Music on the Fox, and two new recipients: Ballet Folklorico Girasol and iambe theatre ensemble
Vanguard Gifted Academy students join in World Maths Day

By Amy Trujillo, Vanguard Gifted Academy
Apr 05, 2026 11:16 pm - Students at Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia participated in World Maths Day, testing mathematical fluency in 60-second rounds against global peers. The school focused on personal growth and fact fluency rather than rankings or winning.
GPS Parent Series in Spanish to offer tools for helping kids reach their full potential

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard District 87
Apr 05, 2026 10:57 pm - Dr. Ferney Ramírez will present "A Framework to Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential" in Spanish on April 16 at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream.
McHenry High School class uses Dungeons & Dragons game to help teach English skills

By Amy Maciaszek, McHenry High School District 156
Apr 05, 2026 10:43 pm - McHenry Community High School's Transition English class uses Dungeons and Dragons to help 18 students improve their English language skills. Students divide into groups and take turns playing characters while instructor Alex Maurer guides as Dungeon Master.
McHenry High School trains another 188 students in CPR this year

By Amy Maciaszek, McHenry High School District 156
Apr 05, 2026 10:19 pm - McHenry Community High School trained 188 students in CPR and AED skills in 2026, marking a 20% increase from the previous year and bringing the 13-year total to 2,347 students trained through their partnership with Northwestern Medicine.
A.R.F. hosts spring garage sale to benefit local rescue animals

By Danielle Spence, Animal Rescue Foundation
Apr 05, 2026 10:08 pm - The Animal Rescue Foundation is hosting its Spring 2026 Garage Sale on May 1-2 in Wheaton, featuring pet supplies, home goods, and unique items at discounted prices. All proceeds from the sale support its no-kill, volunteer-driven rescue operations that help homeless pets in the Chicago area find homes.
Religious leaders gather at ISKCON Temple for monthly interfaith collaboration

Submitted by Mahesh Chintakunta
Apr 05, 2026 9:17 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and ISKCON Naperville hosted the monthly Naperville Interfaith Leaders' Association meeting in March, bringing together leaders from 11 different faith traditions to promote dialogue and community understanding.
Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years with library exhibit

By Sharon Rakowski, Lombard Garden Club
Apr 05, 2026 8:47 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exhibit at Helen Plum Library through April 30, showcasing the club's history of community beautification and horticultural education since its establishment on May 28, 1926.
Rays are eager to return to Tropicana Field for the first game since hurricane damaged the roof

By ROB MAADDI
Apr 05, 2026 8:28 pm - A sellout crowd will welcome the Tampa Bay Rays back to renovated Tropicana Field for the first time in 18 1/2 months. Tampa Bay plays the Cubs at 3:10 p.m. Monday in the...
‘Please clean up’: Volunteer warns of harm done by fishing litter

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 05, 2026 8:10 pm - With trout season underway this weekend, a volunteer with the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors is reminding people about the dangers of improperly discarded fishing line and other gear.

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