Bloomingdale Submitted Content
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COD celebrates 15 years of autism support group AutismericaNov 17, 2025 10:44 pm - Autismerica, a student organization at College of DuPage, is celebrating 15 years of providing a supportive community for neurodiverse students to connect and socialize. Alumni and supporters are invited to the 15th anniversary celebration on Dec. 9
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GPS American Education Week program to focus on school-parent partnershipsNov 15, 2025 10:21 pm - The School-Parent Partnership event by GPS Parent Series on Nov. 24 features award-winning principal Beth Houf, who will share strategies to enhance communication between schools and parents, especially when addressing tough topics like attendance, grades, and behavior.
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Classical guitar virtuoso joins St. Charles Singers’ Candlelight Carols on Dec. 5 in Wheaton, Dec. 6-7 in St. CharlesNov 14, 2025 10:25 pm - The St. Charles Singers, led by Jeffrey Hunt, will be joined by virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic for their 41st annual Candlelight Carols concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles, featuring 16 seasonal songs, many new to their repertoire.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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Community joins Marklund residents for ‘Cookies & Kindness’ eventNov 12, 2025 10:14 pm - Marklund hosted a new "Cookies & Kindness" event where community members decorated cookies and cards for residents.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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Stories of Local Impact: Bob Schillerstrom & Mary O’Connor, Champions for conservation and community progressNov 12, 2025 3:16 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Bob Schillerstrom and Mary O’Connor, a Naperville couple with a decades-long commitment to conservation and community service.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC volunteers build home in IndianaNov 12, 2025 11:33 am - A group of volunteers from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton traveled to Lafayette, Indiana this fall to build a home with Habitat for Humanity.
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DuPage County names 2025 scholarship winnersNov 11, 2025 12:34 am - DuPage County awarded scholarships totaling $54,000 to 10 residents through its Community Services Block Grant Scholarship program this fall.
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From continuing education to bestseller: Author Shelby Van Pelt’s journey to successNov 10, 2025 6:39 pm - Shelby Van Pelt developed early drafts of her novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures” in a College of DuPage continuing education writing workshop, highlighting the importance of being surrounded by a community of like-minded learners and the value of diverse perspectives and experiences.