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Submitted Content Stories from April 7, 2026 (Change date)

Learn about sacred jazz at Gary UMC in Wheaton

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Apr 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Sing, listen and experience the sacred art of jazz at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Sundays, April 12 and 19.
Elgin man’s mission transforms lives through Made Again ministry

Submitted by Juliette Woehrle
Apr 07, 2026 7:01 pm - Steve Szwarga, driven by his childhood experience with alcoholic parents, has spent nearly 45 years helping people battle addiction. For two decades, he has led Made Again, a faith-based program at Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin.
End of an era: Van Oyen signs off with final performance at North Central College

By Alexandra Sheeler, North Central College
Apr 07, 2026 5:14 pm - Lawrence Van Oyen will retire after 33 years as director of bands and saxophone instructor at North Central College, with his final concert scheduled for April 11 at Wentz Concert Hall. Among his many accomplishments, he founded Chords for Kids, a sensory-friendly concert series for children with special needs.
Elk Grove Village 1956 Food Drive Challenge

Submitted by Laura Jensen
Apr 07, 2026 4:09 pm - In honor of the 70th Anniversary of Elk Grove Village, the village is partnering with Elk Grove Township on a community food drive to support community members in need.
Hanover Township’s 11th Annual 5K steps off on May 2

Submitted by Hanover Township
Apr 07, 2026 4:03 pm - Hanover Township’s 11th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
Northbrook’s West Park renovation includes new playground, multisport court

Submitted by the Northbrook Park District
Apr 07, 2026 3:50 pm - The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall.
‘Radium Girls’ brings historic labor fight to Glenbard West stage

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard Township High School District 87
Apr 07, 2026 12:00 pm - Glenbard West Theatre will present "Radium Girls" on April 16-18.The play tells the true story of female workers at U.S. Radium Corp. in the 1920s who fell ill from painting watches with radium, following Grace's fight for justice in court.

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