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GPS Parent Series to host author on breaking the cycle of anxietyAug 14, 2026 11:00 am - On Aug. 26, Dr. Meredith Elkins, a clinical child psychologist and Harvard Medical School faculty member, will present “Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids” via Zoom through the GPS Parent Series.
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GPS Series to host NPR’s ‘Science Desk’ journalist on rewiring kids’ brains in the digital ageAug 13, 2026 4:43 pm - On Aug. 27, the GPS Parent Series will host bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff for a Zoom presentation on helping parents manage their children's screen time and food consumption.
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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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Learn the science of student motivation at GPS Parent Series Aug. 20Aug 10, 2026 10:00 pm - The GPS Parent Series will host Dr. David Yeager on Aug. 20 to discuss "The Mentor Mindset" and strategies for motivating young people at the start of the school year.
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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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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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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.
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‘Unwavering spirit’: Fest celebrating Mexican culture returns to Glendale HeightsAug 05, 2026 11:39 am - The Monarch Butterfly Festival returns to Glendale Heights on Friday, Aug. 7, featuring Mexican music, food, and cultural performances.