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Oak Park native films ‘The Elkhorn Special’ in Downers Grove

Submitted by Redleg Films
Sep 22, 2025 9:57 pm - “The Elkhorn Special,” an upcoming independent feature written and directed by Oak Park native and Army vet Daniel John Harris, begins filming the second week of October at locations across Berwyn, Riverside, and Downers Grove, including the Tivoli.
Motorcyclists to throttle up for POW/MIA cause

Submitted by Cynthia Wolf, Wolf Wordsmithing
May 07, 2025 10:49 am - More than 80 years after U.S. Army Pvt. James C. Loyd disappeared during a chaotic, nighttime gun battle in Italy, the World War II soldier was set for a solemn burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood this month.
Lux Cantorum Chicago launches community outreach with spring gospel concert series

By Christopher Gernand, Lux Cantorum Chorus
Apr 15, 2025 9:44 pm - Lux Cantorum Chicago presents it spring “Gospel Extravaganza” concert series May 2, 4, and 10 in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Oak Park.
Research confirms efficacy of Three Pillars Youth Philanthropy Program Design

Submitted by Remington Sheehan
Oct 25, 2024 9:11 pm - Teen participants of an innovative community program achieved remarkably higher rates of philanthropic action compared to national data — 100% higher on some indicators, according to a report released by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Voices of Hope Community Chorus supports ALAS-WINGS with $1,200 donation

Submitted by Dawn Wolfe
Oct 24, 2024 12:22 pm - Voices of Hope Community Chorus, a local nonaudition chorus dedicated to supporting the breast cancer community, is proud to announce a charitable donation of $1,200 to ALAS-WINGS, a Chicago-based organization that empowers Hispanic/Latina women and their families who are affected by breast cancer.
Folktoberfest events at Friendly Community in Berwyn to support Youth Crossroads and the Frank Hamilton School

Submitted by Loretta Sawyer
Oct 10, 2024 12:41 pm - Music & Potlucks presents the seventh annual Folktoberfest on Oct. 24-27 at the Friendly Music Community in Berwyn. Proceeds will directly support Youth Crossroads in Berwyn and the Frank Hamilton School in Decatur, Georgia.
Chicago a cappella launches 2024-25 season with ‘Lamentations’ in Naperville

By Nicole Rizzo, Chicago a cappella
Sep 10, 2024 12:16 am - Chicago a cappella, Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, begins its 2024-25 season this September with “Lamentations,” a program exploring narratives of displacement, yearning for home, and rebuilding.
Stories of Local Impact: Shirley & Willis Johnson, cinema moguls and community advocates

By Melissa Fischer, DuPage Foundation contributor
Jul 11, 2024 10:10 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Shirley and Willis Johnson who rewrote the script on managing independent movie theaters.
Award recipients announced for statewide gambling issues art competition

Submitted by Illinois Department of Human Services
Jun 07, 2024 5:55 pm - The Illinois Department of Human Services announces winners of statewide art competition with the goal of bringing attention to problem gambling
Rolling Thunder motorcycle parade on May 26 combines POW/MIA remembrance and push to recover and ID the remains of those still missing

Submitted by Cynthia Wolf
May 20, 2024 2:15 pm - It’s one thing to foster remembrance. It’s another to provoke action. Participants in the upcoming Mid-America Rolling Thunder Demonstration Parade will be out to accompl...

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