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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Marklund honors Wheaton woman’s dedication with Volunteer of the Year awardMay 07, 2026 1:28 pm - Bette Klein, a Wheaton resident, received Marklund's 2025 Volunteer of the Year award for her exceptional dedication to the nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale.
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A new chapter for wildlife: DuPage unveils net-zero conservation centerMay 06, 2026 11:43 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County opened its new 27,000-square-foot DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn, which treats over 11,000 sick, injured, and orphaned native animals annually and educates tens of thousands of visitors about wildlife.
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Stories of Local Impact: Al and Patti Gustafson, leading with heartMay 06, 2026 12:25 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Al and Patti Gustafson, a Woodridge couple who are deeply committed to early childhood education and pediatric cancer care.
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkMay 04, 2026 12:45 pm - 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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Lombard Historical Society offers Lilac Heritage Tours, family activitiesApr 29, 2026 7:21 pm - The Lombard Historical Society announces spring lineup of events including Lilac Heritage Tours at Lilacia Park from May 1-17, featuring guided walks that explore Colonel William Plum's legacy and landscape architect Jens Jensen's design influence.
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Loaves & Fishes joins in 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food driveApr 29, 2026 3:47 pm - The 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place Saturday, May 9, with postal carriers collecting nonperishable food donations left by mailboxes before 11 a.m. for Loaves & Fishes Community Services.
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Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concertApr 29, 2026 10:23 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage spring concert on May 5 at Peace Church in Lombard will showcase CSO violinist Cornelius Chiu performing Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also on the program is Klughardt Symphony No. 4.
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Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family eventsApr 28, 2026 11:13 pm - Lilac Time 2026 runs May 2-17 at Lombard's Lilacia Park, featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips across 7 acres with free admission and various events including the coronation of the Lilac Queen, Lilac Parade, Mutt Strut, crafts fair, and concerts.
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