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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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Easter 1912: The birth of a timeless hymn that would comfort millionsApr 01, 2026 3:30 pm - Austin Miles wrote the hymn "In the Garden" in 1912 after his publisher requested a song bringing hope to the hopeless. He found inspiration reading John 20, where he envisioned Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Christ at the empty tomb.
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Local photographer earns top honors at Chicago area competitionMar 31, 2026 9:52 pm - Mike Baker won Best of Show for November 2025 from the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association for his photograph "Launch to the Next Outpost" in the Individual Creative Contest. The image also placed second among all entries submitted throughout the year.
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Theatre 319 to put on ‘Noises Off’ at Aurora UniversityMar 31, 2026 12:12 am - Theatre 319 will bring its high-energy production of “Noises Off” to Aurora University on April 9-10. The classic backstage farce by Michael Frayn follows a troupe of actors attempting to stage a play called “Nothing On.”
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Longest-running alternative fuel event in the Midwest returns May 14 to WheatonMar 28, 2026 11:20 pm - The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation will host its annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on May 14, at Danada House in Wheaton, recognized as the longest-running clean transportation event in the Midwest.
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The Growing Place announces inaugural Growing the Future Scholarship winnersMar 26, 2026 4:44 pm - The Growing Place Garden Center in Naperville launched its first Growing the Future Scholarship program as part of its 90th anniversary celebration, awarding eight students who demonstrate passion for horticulture and environmental stewardship.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church announces Holy Week and Easter worshipMar 25, 2026 11:34 am - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville will hold Holy Week services from Palm Sunday March 28-29 through Easter Sunday April 5, with several liturgies livestreamed.
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