Carol Stream Submitted Content
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Befriend a senior in Kane and DuPage with Little Brothers—Friends of the ElderlyMay 26, 2026 10:19 pm - Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in DuPage and Kane Counties to provide companionship to adults, 70 or older who are aging alone.
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Students ‘step up’ at Gary UMC in WheatonMay 26, 2026 6:01 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will hold a "step up" ceremony on May 31 during worship where students advance to the next grade and high school graduates receive "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" books signed by congregants and handmade afghans.
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‘Birthday Candles’ a touching finale of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s 2025-26 seasonMay 26, 2026 5:16 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle at McAninch Arts Center through June 7, following protagonist Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 101 as she bakes the same birthday cake using her grandmother's recipe.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts historic display including founding mayor’s top hatMay 20, 2026 1:22 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton displays historic artifacts from 1853-1929 during Preservation Month, May 24-31, including photos, bulletins, and Elbert Gary's top hat.
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Winfield expands Memorial Day ceremony for America’s 250th anniversaryMay 19, 2026 5:44 pm - Winfield's Memorial Day ceremony on May 25 will feature Army Ranger Michael Goodale, who fought in the 1993 Somalia battle from "Black Hawk Down," as the guest speaker. Celebrate America's 250th with Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors, plus Cantigny First Division Museum displaying artifacts and uniforms from multiple American wars.
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Assistance League Chicagoland West offers scholarships to College of DuPage studentsMay 18, 2026 11:09 pm - The Assistance League Chicagoland West is offering $2,500 need-based scholarships through their Scholars Support program for College of DuPage students.
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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
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Comedy-drama ‘At the Wedding’ closes Village Theatre Guild’s 62nd seasonMay 17, 2026 10:29 pm - Village Theatre Guild presents “At the Wedding,” a bittersweet comedy about a woman named Carlo navigating her ex-girlfriend's wedding to a man. The production features a unique double-casting approach with two actors sharing the lead role across different performances.
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Kids take the wheel in custom-built toy cars at GoBabyGo eventMay 16, 2026 11:14 pm - Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital hosted its annual GoBabyGo event where 21 children with limited mobility received custom-modified electric toy cars.
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Wheaton Garden Club awards philanthropy and scholarship grantsMay 15, 2026 11:57 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club announced its 2026 philanthropy recipients and scholarship winners, providing financial support to three environmental organizations and four students.