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Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week

By Erik Hoffer, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Sep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
From Nordic landscapes to Record Row: Chicago a cappella offers diverse 2026-27 concert season

Submitted by Chicago a cappella
Sep 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.
32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk set for June 28

Submitted by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
May 26, 2026 2:56 pm - The 32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of seven private gardens and two community gardens on Sunday, June 28.
Oak Park’s First Baptist Church presents folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak March 21

Submitted by Loretta Sawyer
Mar 08, 2026 9:47 pm - Folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform at First Baptist Church of Oak Park on Saturday, March 21, celebrating his 20th CD "Live & Alone" and fourth book "31 Winters."
Voices of Hope Community Chorus expands giving program; awards Wellness House

By Dawn Wolfe, Voices of Hope Community Chorus
Mar 02, 2026 10:22 pm - The Voices of Hope Community Chorus is expanding its community contributions program for 2026, naming Wellness House in Hinsdale, as its spring award recipient.
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.

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