Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Naperville nonprofit hosts youth-led environmental education events this summerJun 20, 2026 12:50 am - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a local nonprofit focused on youth education and community empowerment for climate action, announces two upcoming youth-led events in Naperville.
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Fitness meets fresh air: How Monarch Landing turns movement into adventureJun 18, 2026 8:31 pm - Fitness specialist Ellen Coman at Monarch Landing senior living community creates adventure-based wellness programs that transform campus walks into engaging activities like the Petal Pickup Pursuit, where residents solve flower-themed riddles while collecting bouquet kits.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.
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Oak Trace launches Emerging Leaders Initiative to invest in future leadersJun 17, 2026 10:29 pm - Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove launches its Emerging Leaders initiative, a year-long leadership development program for high-potential employees. Five team members were selected for the inaugural class.
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The Big Bill Mitt: A son’s tribute to his fatherJun 17, 2026 12:37 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos still has the Big Bill baseball glove that his father gave him 65 years ago. The treasured possession holds countless childhood memories of playing catch with his dad and brother in the backyard.
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Mobile Museum of Tolerance launches ‘We the People of Illinois’ exhibit in BensenvilleJun 17, 2026 12:11 pm - The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will launch its new exhibit "We the People of Illinois" on June 23 at Bensenville Community Public Library, exploring stories of community, prejudice, and equality throughout Illinois history.
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkJun 17, 2026 10:20 am - The Grow Wellness Foundation's second annual Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk takes place June 26-27 in Naperville, featuring six private gardens with landscapes and water features.
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Lisle Community Band opens 2026 Concerts in Community Park SeriesJun 16, 2026 12:40 am - The Lisle Community Band will perform free summer concerts at Community Park Band Shell starting June 25, featuring diverse music including Broadway, jazz, marches, and movie soundtracks with guest soloists throughout the season.
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Rome’s elite Sacred Voices Choir bringing Vatican music tradition to NapervilleJun 10, 2026 10:10 pm - The Sacred Voices Choir from Rome, featuring 40 singers from Vatican institutions, will perform at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville on June 20. The choir, led by Adriano Caroletti with organist Josep Solè Coll, is also performing in Northbrook, Chicago and Des Plaines this weekend.