Glen Ellyn Submitted Content
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Senior Suburban Orchestra opens summer sight-reading sessions to all musiciansJun 30, 2026 5:44 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is hosting free summer sight-reading sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 at Woodridge United Methodist Church, open to musicians of all ages with no charge to participate.
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After 28 years, Youth Outlook executive director Nancy Mullen to retire; Carolyn Wahlskog named successorJun 30, 2026 5:19 pm - Nancy Mullen, executive director of Youth Outlook, will retire in January 2027 after 28 years leading Illinois' first nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, having grown it from a small startup to an organization serving multiple counties. The board has appointed Carolyn Wahlskog as the next leader.
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Thirsty Thursday returns to Lake Ellyn Boathouse with music, beer and wineJun 25, 2026 8:46 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting Thirsty Thursday events on July 9 and 23 at Lake Ellyn Boathouse for ages 21 or older, featuring live music from Side Project and Mickey O'Brien and Friends, respectively.
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DuPage ham radio club prepares for community emergency at National Field Day June 27-28Jun 23, 2026 12:37 am - The DuPage Amateur Radio Club is hosting National Field Day weekend in Elmhurst showing how emergency ham radio provides crucial communications when phone systems fail during disasters.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.
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A lifetime of service earns Glen Ellyn Chamber’s Hometown Hero recognitionJun 17, 2026 5:06 pm - Leroy Boeckelman, a Glen Ellyn resident now living at Beacon Hill senior community in Lombard, received the Scott Willsey Hometown Hero Award from the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce for his community service.
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Mobile Museum of Tolerance launches ‘We the People of Illinois’ exhibit in BensenvilleJun 17, 2026 12:11 pm - The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will launch its new exhibit "We the People of Illinois" on June 23 at Bensenville Community Public Library, exploring stories of community, prejudice, and equality throughout Illinois history.
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkJun 17, 2026 10:20 am - The Grow Wellness Foundation's second annual Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk takes place June 26-27 in Naperville, featuring six private gardens with landscapes and water features.
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Olympic speed skater to kick off Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July Freedom FourJun 16, 2026 10:14 pm - The Glen Ellyn Freedom Four is a 4-mile run/walk for ages 5 and up on July 4 at Lake Ellyn Park, featuring a scenic route and welcoming both competitive runners and casual walkers.
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.