Downers Grove Submitted Content
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College of DuPage to host 16th annual Animation Night showcasing student projectsApr 24, 2026 4:04 pm - College of DuPage's 16th annual Animation Night will showcase student capstone projects on May 21 in the Belushi Performance Hall, featuring 24 students' work across various genres including fantasy, horror and feel-good animations.
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Beyond appreciating beauty: Why caring for Mother Earth is a spiritual mandateApr 22, 2026 9:30 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on Earth Day's founding 56 years ago, saying God has entrusted us with privilege of being caretakers for his creation.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary hosts Trivia Night to benefit Kenyan orphan scholarshipsApr 21, 2026 4:51 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host “Trivia for a Cause” on Monday, May 18, to help raise funds for high school scholarships for students of Cherish Watoto orphanage and school in Nairobi, Kenya.
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College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobsApr 20, 2026 4:31 pm - According to a new Illinois Community College Board study, College of DuPage activities, including college operations, student spending and alumni employment, added $1.3 billion in income to the District 502 economy, accounting for nearly 1% of the gross regional product.
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Bridge Communities celebrating ‘Transforming Lives’ at 16th annual spring luncheonApr 20, 2026 4:13 pm - Bridge Communities will host its 16th annual "Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives" spring luncheon on May 15 at Danada House in Wheaton, honoring women who have overcome homelessness and community champions.
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Downers Grove Choral Society to premier new works celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 12:41 am - The Downers Grove Choral Society will present the Illinois premiere of “US” and “Redeem the Dream” on April 26 at First United Methodist Church as part of the nationwide Sing Democracy 250 program celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Join Braver Angels’ workshop on ‘Skills for Disagreeing Better’Apr 09, 2026 8:56 pm - In an age of shouting and disagreement, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville is bringing back the popular Braver Angels workshop “Skills for Disagreeing Better” on Saturday, May 2.
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COD expands AI education with degree and machine learning certificateApr 09, 2026 5:17 pm - College of DuPage responds to the AI boom with new educational pathways - an AI Associate degree and Machine Learning certificate.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.