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New report finds DuPage County’s creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity

Submitted by DuPage Foundation
Oct 13, 2026 5:55 pm - DuPage County's creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity and supports 38,208 jobs, representing 7.9% of total employment, according to a new assessment by Arts DuPage and DuPage Foundation.
Repeat Boutique hosts Oct. 29 benefit to help neighbors in need

By Gina Kraman, Repeat Boutique
Oct 13, 2026 12:45 pm - On Oct. 29, Repeat Boutique in Carol Stream will host a fundraiser at The Carlisle in Lombard to support their mission of providing free clothing and household goods to families in need. Registration closes Oct. 20.
FOCUS Ministries launches October campaign to raise $60k for free domestic violence counseling

By Tabitha Sani, FOCUS Ministries Inc.
Oct 13, 2026 11:07 am - FOCUS Ministries Inc., a Villa Park nonprofit which has served domestic violence victims for over 30 years, seeks to raise $60,000 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to continue providing free counseling and support services.
Lincoln Junior High students named Pollinator Protectors of the Year for state bee project

By Lonnie Morris, DuPage Monarch Project
Oct 07, 2026 12:38 pm - Eighth-grade students at Lincoln Junior High in Naperville have been recognized as Pollinator Protectors of the Year by the DuPage Monarch Project for their instrumental role in making the black and gold bumble bee Illinois’ official state bee.
New Philharmonic to paint musical portrait of Scotland

Submitted by New Philharmonic
Oct 07, 2026 1:03 am - New Philharmonic presents “A Tribute to Scotland” featuring Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony and Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” with Chicago Symphony Orchestra assistant concertmaster David Taylor as violin soloist.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin food banks compete in End Zone to End Hunger Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Oct 05, 2026 11:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are competing in the End Zone to End Hunger Challenge from Oct. 5-11, with the losing CEO having to eat the rival city's signature food and admit it's better than their own.
DuPage-based Free Speakers Bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a year

Submitted by Drew Russell
Sep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
Weekend guide to craft fairs

Daily Herald report
Sep 24, 2026 12:37 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
Try out Oak Brook’s free disc golf course with equipment library for beginners

By Amanda Woods, Oak Brook Park District
Sep 23, 2026 10:07 pm - Oak Brook Park District's Central Park features a free nine-hole disc golf course within its 105-acre space. The course offers a unique wooded experience with rolling terrain and mature trees.
York Township offers activities, meals and more to help seniors stay active and connected

By Kristen Tunney, York Township
Sep 22, 2026 6:10 pm - The York Township Senior Center in Lombard offers comprehensive programs and services for residents 55 or older, including fitness classes, social activities, weekday lunches, affordable transportation, Medicare counseling, and medical equipment loans.

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