Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Stories of Local Impact: Don and Dianne Skeet, how one couple’s generosity is making an ongoing differenceMay 14, 2025 3:55 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Dianne and Don Skeet who left a legacy that supports children, families, and nonprofits across DuPage County.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host ‘Disagreeing Better’ workshopMay 14, 2025 12:41 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a workshop on Saturday, May 17, aimed at offering tools for having productive conversations with those who hold different viewpoints.
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College of DuPage unveils renovated Student Services CenterMay 14, 2025 10:59 am - Community members, elected officials, and COD leaders celebrated the completion of a $30 million renovation of the Student Services Center.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank names new chief philanthropy officerMay 08, 2025 11:03 pm - Colleen Ahearn was appointed as chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, leading fundraising, marketing, and volunteer engagement efforts across a 13-county service area.
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A record-breaking day at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/WalkMay 08, 2025 6:37 pm - Over 1,600 participants gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on May 3.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2025May 08, 2025 7:57 am - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for April capture the beauty of the natural world, from the Arizona desert, all the way to a remote South Atlantic island.
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Crafter’s Paradise show seeking vendors for its 35th annual eventMay 06, 2025 9:54 pm - Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies Guild is accepting vendor applications for the Crafter’s Paradise, its annual craft show which is marking 35 years.
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Annual Native Plant Sale returns to Mayslake Peabody Estate May 16-17May 06, 2025 9:20 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District will hold its popular Native Plant Sale May 16-17, featuring expert advice and plants that support pollinators and local habitats.
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Support KidsMatter initiatives during Mental Health MonthMay 06, 2025 8:46 pm - KidsMatter promotes mental health awareness in youth through community partnerships, trainings, resources, and May fundraising events at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Kendra Scott jewelry store.
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ALIVE Center to expand teen mental health supportMay 06, 2025 8:12 pm - The ALIVE Center for Teens has launched a social franchise model to expand its proven teen support system statewide in response to the escalating youth mental health crisis.