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Family of violinists to be featured in Sinfonietta DuPage’s Summer ConcertJul 02, 2026 1:59 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage will present a summer concert on July 21 at Peace Church in Lombard, featuring the Arias/Kim family of violinists performing Vivaldi's Concerto for Three Violins and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4.
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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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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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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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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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2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 3 Hinsdale CentralJun 30, 2026 2:55 pm - Hinsdale Central High School finished third in the Herald Cup large school standings for the 2025-26 school year.