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Join Illinois Novel Quest to succeed at your writing goalsSep 17, 2026 1:25 am - The Writing Journey and Nichols Library in Naperville will present three October workshops preparing for Novel Quest: "Welcome to the Novel Swamp" covering novel planning approaches, "Crafting Dialogue That Brings Stories to Life" focusing on dialogue techniques, and "Story Wall Party" for brainstorming and plot development.
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North Central College breaks ground on new student commonsSep 16, 2026 6:35 pm - On Oct. 10, North Central College in Naperville will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot student commons to be built in two phases. The first phase will be a 30,000-square-foot dining center featuring expanded seating for 500 students and various food service options.
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Hoops for health: Registration open for Alleluia! men’s basketball leagueSep 15, 2026 12:26 pm - Got game? Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville welcomes all men ages 18 and older in the community to join the Alleluia! men’s fall basketball league, with the first game of the season tipping off at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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From Nordic landscapes to Record Row: Chicago a cappella reveals diverse 2026-27 concert seasonSep 14, 2026 9:54 pm - Chicago a cappella’s 2026-27 season features three concert programs: “Northern Lights” in October, the annual “Holidays a cappella” in December, and “Record Row” in spring celebrating Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue recording studios. The ensemble will perform at various venues in Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston, and Chicago.
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Regional talent pipeline: Students advance from ECC to NIU engineering degrees while gaining industry experienceSep 14, 2026 12:27 am - Joseph Rayner advanced from a teenage manufacturing intern to an application engineer at Assurance Technologies Inc. in Elgin, completing his path from Elgin Community College to Northern Illinois University's mechanical engineering program while gaining hands-on experience in various technical roles.
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COD’s Youth Academy sets summer enrollment recordSep 13, 2026 9:02 pm - College of DuPage’s Youth Academy recorded its highest summer enrollment with over 4,500 registrations, offering 380+ camps and courses for K-12 students in areas like culinary arts, manufacturing, graphic design, welding and business.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2026 Holiday Happenings guideSep 10, 2026 9:38 am - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfasts with Santa, or other family events for free by Sept. 25 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with call for volunteersSep 09, 2026 11:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank joins Hunger Action Month this September, serving 570,000 neighbors monthly across 13 counties, exceeding peak COVID-era demand with 98 million meals distributed in fiscal year 2026.
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Naperville DAR celebrates Constitution Week Sept. 17-23Sep 01, 2026 9:33 pm - Naperville's Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Constitution Week with community events, including school bell ringings, a mayoral proclamation, and the carillon bells ringing at the exact moment the Constitution was first signed in 1787.
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Naperville church to host third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair Sept. 12Sep 01, 2026 5:50 pm - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair on Sept. 12, featuring vendors, food, and activities that celebrate businesses serving the disability community.
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