Naperville Submitted Content
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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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Benedictine Four Corners partners with the village of Lisle to celebrate America’s 250th anniversaryJun 30, 2026 6:55 pm - In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the Benedictine Four Corners community has joined together to help the village of Lisle commemorate this historic milestone.
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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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North Central College partners with West Suburban Community Pantry for Junior Chefs’ CampJun 25, 2026 4:52 pm - North Central College partnered with West Suburban Community Pantry to host a Junior Chefs Camp where 21 children aged 8-13 learned cooking skills and nutrition basics at Downers Grove South High School.
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Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to expand the 2026 farmers market experienceJun 24, 2026 1:20 am - Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to host a farmers market on Tuesdays, June 30 to Sept. 22, featuring over 40 vendors selling fresh meats, produce, baked goods, and handmade items on the museum’s 13-acre campus.
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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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Naperville nonprofit hosts youth-led environmental education events this summerJun 20, 2026 12:50 am - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a local nonprofit focused on youth education and community empowerment for climate action, announces two upcoming youth-led events in Naperville.