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Harper College student named Soldier of the Year by Illinois Army National GuardJun 25, 2024 12:52 pm - At 19, Nathan Johnson is one of the youngest soldiers ever to win first place in the physically grueling, three-day Illinois National Guard Best Warrior Competition.
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From fixing TVs to founding Geek Squad: Meet Wheeling High School Alum Robert StephensJun 24, 2024 12:46 pm - As a teen, he created his own work-based learning by repairing neighbors’ TV sets.
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Walsh Academy in Niles to host its first wine tastingJun 21, 2024 12:35 pm - Walsh Academy will host its first wine tasting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Niles location, 6935 W. Touhy Ave. Patricia Cotner Ahern, a local wine exp...
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AgeOptions to host aging network summit to celebrate 50 years as the Area Agency on Aging for older adults and family caregivers in suburban Cook CountyJun 20, 2024 1:30 pm - AgeOptions, a leader in serving and advocating for older adults, is hosting an aging network summit to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, June 20 at the Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd., in Oak Brook
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Season packages on sale for Big Noise Theatre's 2024-25 seasonJun 20, 2024 11:32 am - Big Noise Theatre’s exciting 2024-25 Season beginning Sept. 27, is available for a reduced price with two and three show packages now on sale.
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Harper College employees recognized by trustees associationJun 18, 2024 9:39 am - The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) recently honored Harper College employees who exemplify outstanding commitment to student success and continuous professional growth.
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Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra of the Macabre present ‘An Afternoon of the Macabre’ July 13Jun 14, 2024 8:24 pm - On July 13, works of “the macabre” by versatile composer Michael Karasis will be featured in a musical collaboration with the Elmhurst Choral Union, performing “Frankenstein,” his oratorio for chorus and orchestra.
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital performs new tricuspid valve clip procedureJun 14, 2024 10:07 am - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge recently performed its first tricuspid valve clip repair, a new minimally invasive approach to treating a leaky tricuspid valve.
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Board member turns resident at The Danish HomeJun 12, 2024 12:07 pm - Karen Frink is used to being in charge. She served on the Danish Home Board of Directors for 20 years, the Women's Auxiliary Board, and several boards for Scandinavian organizations.
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Submit your work for Oakton College's 2024 Women’s Art Show: ‘Inflection Point: Gender Futures, Political Possibilities’Jun 12, 2024 11:28 am - Seeking artists with an original point of view! Oakton College is excited to announce the call for submissions for this year’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Art Show.