Downers Grove Submitted Content
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College of DuPage wins national award for student voting engagement effortsDec 11, 2024 10:56 pm - College of DuPage recently won a national award for reaching over 2,000 students through voter engagement events and classroom visits.
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Geoffrey Baer presents to a sold-out crowd at the DuPage County Historical MuseumDec 11, 2024 6:29 pm - There was standing-room only at the DuPage County Historical Museum on Nov. 7 when one of Chicago’s favorite TV producers presented “An Evening with Geoffrey Baer.”
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‘Strategic volunteerism’ helps teens learn the value of giving backDec 09, 2024 7:01 pm - Students volunteer with Naperville area nonprofits and grant $10,000 to causes benefitting youth as part of a two-year Teen Philanthropy Initiative program.
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DuPage Foundation names four new members to Next Generation Initiative committeeDec 09, 2024 6:05 pm - Meet the four inspiring individuals joining DuPage Foundation's Next Generation Initiative steering committee.
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra partners with Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry for holiday concertDec 09, 2024 5:59 pm - Join the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 15 for a magical afternoon of holiday music and community giving to support local families this season.
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Hunger Resource Network donates 80 tons of chicken to local service agenciesDec 06, 2024 9:45 am - Ask Melissa Luken of Loaves & Fishes if it has been a demanding year for the largest food pantry in the state of Illinois. Serving DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall counties, the nonprofit has indeed seen a record number of visitors this past year.
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Naperville interfaith community to celebrate 20th annual World Peace Day prayer serviceDec 06, 2024 9:45 am - Twenty-three interfaith groups in DuPage County will mark 20 years of annual World Peace Day interfaith prayer service on Jan. 5, committing to "radical inclusion, mutual respect, compassion for all.“
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Good Shepherd’s Blue Christmas service offers a healing time for reflectionDec 05, 2024 9:14 pm - Good Shepherd Church in Naperville invites those struggling during the holidays to a Blue Christmas service on Dec. 21 to find comfort and renew hope.
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Naperville’s Good Shepherd Church hosts 15th annual ‘Encounter Christmas’Dec 05, 2024 9:01 pm - After starting 15 years ago with 130 attendees, Good Shepherd Church's beloved "Encounter Christmas" event has grown to well over 1,000 people expected this year to find peace amid the chaos of the season.
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Chamber630’s annual Best of 630 Award winners announcedDec 05, 2024 6:18 pm - Learn which local businesses won excellence awards across 10 categories at Chamber630's annual celebration.