Villa Park Submitted Content
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‘Carmina Burana,’ ‘Polovtsian Dances’ open New Philharmonic seasonSep 14, 2025 2:21 pm - New Philharmonic's 2025-26 season opener on Oct. 4-5 features two monumental masterpieces: "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff and "Polovtsian Dances" by Alexander Borodin.
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Pop art inspires Edward Foundation’s 35th annual fundraiserSep 08, 2025 12:28 pm - The Edward Foundation's 35th annual gala, "The Big Gig: Pop!", on Sept. 27 at The Westin in Lombard, is its largest fundraiser of the year, supporting Endeavor Health Edward Hospital programs and services, with proceeds going towards upgrades in oncology, cardiology, and behavioral health services
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Northern Illinois Food Bank announces initiatives for Hunger Action MonthSep 03, 2025 12:02 pm - This Hunger Action Month, Northern Illinois Food Bank aims to raise hunger awareness with a football fundraising competition, donut shop donation drive, volunteering opportunities, "Go Orange" day, and virtual food drives.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland launch friendly rivalry with ‘Kickoff to End Hunger Challenge’Sep 03, 2025 10:58 am - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Heartland (Minnesota) have teamed up for a friendly competition to tackle hunger in their communities just in time for a new football season and Hunger Action Month.
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College of DuPage donates old equipment locally and globallyAug 22, 2025 8:08 pm - As technical advances move at lightning speed, COD is committed to updating classrooms and equipment while being environmentally responsible by donating, repurposing or recycling old items.
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DuPage Medical Society Foundation names scholarship grant awardsAug 22, 2025 12:03 am - The DuPage Medical Society Foundation board of trustees announces the awarding of 25 student scholarships for 2025.
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Villa Park honors DuPage 88 Marching Band with ‘Best Musical Performance Award’Aug 17, 2025 12:00 pm - DuPage 88 Marching Band were honored by Villa Park VFW and Villa Park Village Board for Independence Day Parade; one more chance to see them perform at Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade on Aug. 24.
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District 207 students earn medals at Local ACT-SO CompetitionAug 15, 2025 6:53 pm - Three Maine Township High School District 207 students won medals at a recent NAACP competition. The program aims to empower youth and provide recognition for academic and artistic talents.
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DuPage County Board awards grant for ‘Healing Through Art’ programAug 13, 2025 12:22 pm - The Awakenings Project launches "Healing Through Art" workshops to teach stress management and wellness tools to DuPage County residents through artistic techniques.
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Stories of Local Impact: Mike and Mary Schroeck create a legacy of givingAug 13, 2025 11:41 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Mike and Mary Schroeck, who have created an endowed community fund to address food insecurity and housing instability.