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Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club hosts Family Feud Game Night Sept. 19Jul 02, 2026 1:41 am - The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club will host a Family Feud Game Night fundraiser on Sept. 19 at the Bloomingdale Park District JRC, featuring games, food, raffles, and wine tasting, with $50 tickets supporting local charitable initiatives.
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Suburban Democratic Party chairs to pick Aurora-area Illinois Senate nominee behind closed doorsJul 01, 2026 3:24 pm - A small group of county party insiders — not voters — will decide who appears on the November ballot as the Democratic nominee for an Aurora-area state Senate seat following the incumbent’s recent announcement that she is retiring due to health complications from multiple sclerosis.
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Seigle Foundation awards education grants to 12 local nonprofits, including Easterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyJul 01, 2026 12:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded education grants to 12 organizations including Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Alignment Collaborative for Education, and Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois to support educational initiatives in the Elgin and Dundee area.
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DuPage County launches Operation Dropbox to collect donations for local veteransJul 01, 2026 11:53 am - DuPage County Health Department's Operation Dropbox is collecting donations for local veterans and their families from July 1-30 at multiple locations throughout the county. The initiative accepts new hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and basic household goods to help veterans meet their everyday needs.
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College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessionsJun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
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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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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.
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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officialsJun 30, 2026 2:59 pm - Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.