Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Rescue Pack founder marks a decade of keeping pets fed with 10 lessons on building a nonprofit supply chainAug 12, 2026 12:49 pm - Rescue Pack founder Kathy Wiesner, a former tech executive, shares 10 lessons from a decade of turning surplus pet food into a lifeline for rescues across the Great Lakes region.
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Naperville’s Alleluia! Lutheran celebrates back-to-school with Rally Day Aug. 30Aug 11, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its free annual Rally Day celebration on Aug. 30, featuring bounce houses, face painting, bingo, a cookout with vegetarian options, and a cookie potluck.
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Taylor Swift, Van Halen, Toby Keith tributes to rock Naper Nights Aug. 14-15Aug 11, 2026 3:34 pm - Naper Settlement wraps up its 2026 Naper Nights season on Aug. 14-15 with tribute performances to Van Halen, Toby Keith, and Taylor Swift. Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tents benefit a local nonprofit organization.
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KidsMatter’s 23rd annual Volunteer Fair connects communityAug 11, 2026 11:49 am - KidsMatter's Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. The 23rd annual event connects community members with over 25 local organizations seeking volunteers.
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Nicor Gas highlights safe digging on National 811 DayAug 11, 2026 11:40 am - Nicor Gas reminds homeowners, contractors and communities across Northern Illinois to prioritize safety by contacting 811 before beginning any digging project. National 811 Day, observed each year on Aug. 11, highlights the importance of knowing what’s below before breaking ground.
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DuPage seeking residents’ input on ride servicesAug 10, 2026 1:21 pm - DuPage County and the Regional Transportation Authority are conducting a survey to improve on-demand ride services like Uber, Lyft, and Ride DuPage for county residents.
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Downers Grove-Woodridge 4th of July fireworks rescheduled to Oct. 3Aug 08, 2026 12:44 pm - The Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3. The rescheduled show will celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an enhanced grand finale.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Alleluia! Lutheran Church shares ‘A Ton of Love’ with Loaves & FishesAug 06, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville topped their ambitious summer goal of collecting one ton of food and household goods for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, ultimately gathering 2,535 pounds of donations over five weeks, surpassing their target by more than 25%.
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College of DuPage launches data analytics degree to meet workforce demandAug 06, 2026 12:03 am - College of DuPage's new data analytics degree prepares students for careers in one of the fastest-growing fields, with data-related jobs in northeastern Illinois projected to grow 18% and nationwide data scientist positions expected to increase 34% by 2034.