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PhilanthroParty: Where DuPage teens turn passion into actionJun 09, 2025 11:34 am - The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team and Reality Illinois Teen Advisory Board are hosting the eighth annual Teen PhilanthroParty on June 17 at the College of DuPage.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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DuPage to host second annual conference exploring AI’s role in educationMay 30, 2025 5:57 pm - On June 5, the DuPage Regional Office of Education is hosting its second annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence to explore how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping K-12 education.
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DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniorsMay 30, 2025 12:00 pm - Four Wheaton High School women received scholarships from the DuPage Women's Club in May for achievements in academics and extracurriculars as they pursue college degrees.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.
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DuPage County to hold Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service membersMay 21, 2025 4:03 pm - DuPage County is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, honoring fallen service members. The event includes wreath laying and 21-gun salute.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.