Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Renowned artists to visit Sundance Gallery’s Fall Native FestSep 09, 2025 12:00 am - The Sundance Gallery in Naperville hosts its annual Fall Native Fest on Oct. 10-11, featuring renowned Native artists from various tribes selling authentic artworks and jewelry.
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Naper Pride Fest returns for fourth year with live music and foodSep 08, 2025 6:03 pm - Naper Pride Fest, a family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, returns to Naper Settlement on Sept. 13. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy music and live performances by local and regional acts.
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Pop art inspires Edward Foundation’s 35th annual fundraiserSep 08, 2025 12:28 pm - The Edward Foundation's 35th annual gala, "The Big Gig: Pop!", on Sept. 27 at The Westin in Lombard, is its largest fundraiser of the year, supporting Endeavor Health Edward Hospital programs and services, with proceeds going towards upgrades in oncology, cardiology, and behavioral health services
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Sept. 11 survivor to share her story at Naperville’s Remembrance CeremonySep 05, 2025 10:17 pm - The city is partnering with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual Sept. 11 remembrance event. This year's speaker is Laura Murphy, who survived the attack at the World Trade Center.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Naperville to host blood drive Sept. 9Sep 03, 2025 1:01 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a community blood drive with Versiti on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville begins wellness-focused prayer serviceSep 03, 2025 12:49 pm - A new monthly prayer service called Common Ground will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, focusing on different dimensions of wellness each month.
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A grandfather’s immigrant experience inspires pride in diversitySep 03, 2025 12:34 pm - An immigrant from Greece faces prejudice in America, but remains proud of his identity and ancestry, inspiring his son and grandson to reconnect with their family name.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank announces initiatives for Hunger Action MonthSep 03, 2025 12:02 pm - This Hunger Action Month, Northern Illinois Food Bank aims to raise hunger awareness with a football fundraising competition, donut shop donation drive, volunteering opportunities, "Go Orange" day, and virtual food drives.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland launch friendly rivalry with ‘Kickoff to End Hunger Challenge’Sep 03, 2025 10:58 am - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland (Minnesota) have teamed up for a friendly competition to tackle hunger in their communities just in time for a new football season and Hunger Action Month.
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Oak Trace residents prepare for their 21st Bike The DriveAug 27, 2025 12:46 pm - Chris Laperuto and Bill Roznowski have always believed in living life to the fullest, with their feet on the pedals and eyes on the road ahead. Now in their seventies and residents of Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove, the longtime Burr Ridge couple is as adventurous as ever, proving that an active lifestyle doesn’t slow down with age.