Elmhurst
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Democratic Women of DuPage County honors Pam Taylor at annual Tinker Harvey BrunchMay 26, 2026 11:33 pm - Democratic Women of DuPage County honored Pam Taylor with the annual Kathryn "Tinker" Harvey Leadership Award, recognizing her dedication to Democratic organizing and behind-the-scenes service in the county.
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Befriend a senior in Kane and DuPage with Little Brothers—Friends of the ElderlyMay 26, 2026 10:19 pm - Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in DuPage and Kane Counties to provide companionship to adults, 70 or older who are aging alone.
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‘Birthday Candles’ a touching finale of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s 2025-26 seasonMay 26, 2026 5:16 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle at McAninch Arts Center through June 7, following protagonist Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 101 as she bakes the same birthday cake using her grandmother's recipe.
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Home & garden calendar, May 26 to June 6May 26, 2026 3:35 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like herb gardens, edible fruit, and more. Also lists of nature walks, plant sales, garden walks, and workshops.
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From art school to soccer pitch: Peter Robinson’s six-decade career celebrated in new exhibition in Glen EllynMay 25, 2026 2:54 pm - “The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game” highlights the work of soccer photographer Peter Robinson in an exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the College of DuPage.
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West suburbs could see five more freight trains a day if rail merger passesMay 24, 2026 4:44 pm - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern want federal regulators to approve a merger creating a transcontinental railroad that will rumble through the region.
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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Girls water polo: Spieth, Stevenson continue dominating run with another state championshipMay 23, 2026 9:04 pm - Stevenson’ Olivia Spieth went out in style Saturday. Spieth scored 9 goals to lead the Patriots to the girls water polo state championship 16-11 past York at Barrington. ...
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘History of Her’ exhibit highlights trailblazing women from Chicago area historyMay 22, 2026 10:46 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum will debut “History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland,” an original exhibition running from May 29 to Aug. 9. The exhibit celebrates 250 years of influential women in the Chicago area, featuring pioneers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Jane Byrne, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Girls water polo: York, Stevenson advance to state championship gameMay 22, 2026 9:40 pm - Friday evening's girls water polo state semifinals at Barrington saw a pair of pitched battles that ended with York and Stevenson emerging to Saturday’s 6 p.m. final. ...