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COD Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honoree prioritizes mental health in fire science educationApr 27, 2026 3:55 pm - Amy Wasko, a former firefighter and paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience, was forced to retire due to multiple injuries. She transitioned to teaching at College of DuPage where she recently was named 2025-26 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregiversApr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.
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College of DuPage to host 16th annual Animation Night showcasing student projectsApr 24, 2026 4:04 pm - College of DuPage's 16th annual Animation Night will showcase student capstone projects on May 21 in the Belushi Performance Hall, featuring 24 students' work across various genres including fantasy, horror and feel-good animations.
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Beyond appreciating beauty: Why caring for Mother Earth is a spiritual mandateApr 22, 2026 9:30 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on Earth Day's founding 56 years ago, saying God has entrusted us with privilege of being caretakers for his creation.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary hosts Trivia Night to benefit Kenyan orphan scholarshipsApr 21, 2026 4:51 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host “Trivia for a Cause” on Monday, May 18, to help raise funds for high school scholarships for students of Cherish Watoto orphanage and school in Nairobi, Kenya.
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College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobsApr 20, 2026 4:31 pm - According to a new Illinois Community College Board study, College of DuPage activities, including college operations, student spending and alumni employment, added $1.3 billion in income to the District 502 economy, accounting for nearly 1% of the gross regional product.
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Bridge Communities celebrating ‘Transforming Lives’ at 16th annual spring luncheonApr 20, 2026 4:13 pm - Bridge Communities will host its 16th annual "Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives" spring luncheon on May 15 at Danada House in Wheaton, honoring women who have overcome homelessness and community champions.
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‘The Winner Takes It All’ in Neuqua Valley’s spring musical ‘Mamma Mia!’Apr 15, 2026 11:02 pm - Neuqua Valley High School presents the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” from April 23-25, featuring a 55-person cast and a 27-piece live pit band. Director Johnathan Pontarelli promises a high-energy, collaborative production that celebrates friendship and unconventional families.