Carpentersville Submitted Content
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois joins statewide advocacy day to protect Older Americans Act servicesMay 22, 2025 10:47 pm - On May 28, Illinois aging agencies will hold events across the state, calling on lawmakers to invest in the Older Americans Act that supports millions of seniors and caregivers.
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‘I was in utter disbelief’: Two Central High students earn perfect ACT scoresMay 21, 2025 4:15 pm - Central High School is proud to announce juniors Caleb Goldenstein and Sanay Gulati have each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Kane County releases youth-led report on mental health priorities and recommendationsMay 20, 2025 5:04 pm - Kane County students identify key mental health issues including discrimination, cyberbullying, teacher bias, and lack of emotional regulation skills in report outlining targeted strategies.
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Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-beingMay 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.
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Glenbard West wrestling team named Marklund’s Volunteer Group of the YearMay 19, 2025 10:23 pm - The Glenbard West High School boys wrestling team is named Marklund's 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year for serving as course marshals, decorating, working on crafts with residents, and joined in the gift opening with residents.
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Elgin teacher named Marklund’s 2024 Volunteer of the YearMay 19, 2025 4:44 pm - First inspired by a high school friendship with one of the residents, Alison Smith became an active volunteer with Marklund, offering pet therapy, helping with outings, organizing an egg hunt, and getting her church and her classroom students involved with the nonprofit.
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Bloomingdale runner is top female finisher for Marklund 5K eventMay 19, 2025 1:30 pm - Alicia Lesiewicz of Bloomingdale was the female winner at Marklund's Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale 5K/1-mile event with a time of 20:52.
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Hear historic 1698 organ at Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour concert May 18May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - Historic 1698 Harttman/Kurtz pipe organ, the oldest in North America, to be featured in free May 18 concert at Church of the Brethren headquarters in Elgin.