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World’s only touring classical marimba group coming to Warrenville

By Matthew Coley, Heartland Marimba
Dec 30, 2025 12:04 am - Heartland Marimba is on tour with their sixth tour "The Expanse Tour," featuring a mix of classical and contemporary marimba music.The Jan. 11 concert in Warrenville will feature pieces by composers like Mendelssohn, Ginastera, Bach, and Liszt, arranged for marimbas.
Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission Night

By Ellyn Fortino, The Morton Arboretum
Dec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treats

By Megan Pellock, Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber Monday

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Dec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
Winter Break Wonderland brings flurry of fun to DuPage Children’s Museum

By Jaime Johnson, DuPage Children’s Museum
Dec 17, 2025 10:13 pm - Families can glide and twirl on the indoor sock skating rink at DuPage Children's Museum's Winter Break Wonderland event. Kids can explore math and measurement concepts while mixing pretend drinks at the Cocoa Counter, experiment with buoyancy at the water table, and engage in sensory play at the Snow Box.
COD launches new, stackable legal administrative assistant certificate program

By Angela Mennecke, COD News Bureau
Dec 16, 2025 11:32 am - College of DuPage has launched a new 24-credit-hour Legal Administrative Assistant certificate to prepare students for entry-level administrative roles in the legal field.
Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s New Year’s concert celebrates American music

By Stephen Thurlow, Sinfonietta Bel Canto
Dec 11, 2025 12:40 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting a New Year's and Fundraising Concert on Jan. 1, featuring music celebrating America's 250th anniversary, along with vocal and instrumental solos.
Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic life

By Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, College of DuPage president
Dec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.
Senior Suburban Orchestra celebrates Johann Strauss II at holiday concert

By Linda Schub, Senior Suburban Orchestra
Dec 08, 2025 12:43 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra's "Family and Friends Holiday Concert" on December 13 celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II's birth with selections from his works.
New Philharmonic welcomes 2026 with three New Year’s Eve concerts at the MAC

Submitted by Natalia Dagenhart
Dec 08, 2025 12:50 am - New Philharmonic, under the direction of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, is celebrating New Year's Eve with three concerts featuring acclaimed soprano Alisa Jordheim and a program of classical, opera, and popular music.

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