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Aurora man reaches 500 blood and platelet donations during the holidays

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
Dec 22, 2025 11:11 pm - Orin Albrecht reached a milestone of 500 blood and platelet donations at the Vitalant Naperville donation center.
Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission Night

By Ellyn Fortino, The Morton Arboretum
Dec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treats

By Megan Pellock, Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber Monday

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Dec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
Winter Break Wonderland brings flurry of fun to DuPage Children’s Museum

By Jaime Johnson, DuPage Children’s Museum
Dec 17, 2025 10:13 pm - Families can glide and twirl on the indoor sock skating rink at DuPage Children's Museum's Winter Break Wonderland event. Kids can explore math and measurement concepts while mixing pretend drinks at the Cocoa Counter, experiment with buoyancy at the water table, and engage in sensory play at the Snow Box.
Aurora’s Wesley UMC kicks off sandwich drive for community fridges

Submitted by Al Benson
Dec 17, 2025 10:17 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora kicked off a sandwich-making drive for Aurora's community fridges on Dec. 14. The community fridges, located at three locations in Aurora, are open 24/7 to provide food for anyone in need.
Three Aurora churches to partner in Steeple Walk to benefit food pantry

Submitted by Al Benson
Dec 16, 2025 11:37 pm - Three Aurora churches - Wesley United Methodist, Our Savior Lutheran, and New England Congregational - will host their first Steeple Walk on Dec. 21.
COD launches new, stackable legal administrative assistant certificate program

By Angela Mennecke, COD News Bureau
Dec 16, 2025 11:32 am - College of DuPage has launched a new 24-credit-hour Legal Administrative Assistant certificate to prepare students for entry-level administrative roles in the legal field.
Aurora’s oldest free Christmas display opens for its 74th year

Submitted by Al Benson
Dec 15, 2025 3:26 pm - Illinois' oldest outdoor free Christmas display opened in Aurora, featuring a blocks-long display of lawn signs and cut-out figures on homeowners' lawns.
Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contest

By Justin Sampson, Kane County Regional Office of Education
Dec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.

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