Elmhurst Submitted Content
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College of DuPage unveils new Center for Civic Engagement and Public HumanitiesAug 21, 2026 9:20 pm - College of DuPage launched the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities to build stronger and more connected communities through service, partnerships, and hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning with community needs.
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DU-COMM marks 100th life saved since 2005Aug 18, 2026 2:48 pm - DU-COMM recently reached the milestone of its 100th documented save on the Wall of Life since 2005, highlighting the collective effort of telecommunicators, field responders, and partner agencies in emergency response.
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Four pioneering women come to life in GreenMan Theatre’s ‘History of Her’ performancesAug 13, 2026 11:22 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present "History of Her" on Aug. 21 and 23 in Elmhurst, featuring costumed biographical monologues of four influential Chicago-area women: Bertha Honoré Palmer, Audrey Wagner, Frances Willard and Jane Addams.
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College of DuPage to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11Aug 12, 2026 4:39 pm - College of DuPage will hold a commemorative ceremony on Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, featuring speeches, a ceremonial procession, and the placement of flowers at the college's World Trade Center steel beam display.
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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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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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Lombard’s Maple Street Chapel to host acoustic concert to benefit Mercy HomeAug 10, 2026 2:35 pm - Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton will perform an acoustic benefit concert for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls on Aug. 29 at the historic Maple Street Chapel in Lombard.
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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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Villa Park hosts Big Rigs & Kids Aug. 22Aug 10, 2026 12:38 pm - Villa Park is hosting "Big Rigs & Kids" on Saturday, Aug. 22. It features various vehicles from village departments including fire trucks, police vehicles, and construction equipment.
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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.