West Chicago Submitted Content
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District officer honored for youth outreach workJun 16, 2025 3:48 pm - Kim Eversole, a 14-year veteran of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police department, was named a 2025 Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Officer of the Year for her outstanding efforts to connect local youth with nature and law enforcement.
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Turning Pointe’s annual golf benefit to feature trailblazing golfer and advocate Amy BockerstetteJun 13, 2025 11:41 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outing features keynote speaker Amy Bockerstette, a trailblazing athlete with Down syndrome who founded the I GOT THIS Foundation for inclusion in sports.
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Symposium explores Lincoln's early love, career, and legacy in ChicagoJun 12, 2025 4:40 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association is hosting a June 21 symposium at Cantigny Park in Wheaton with renowned scholars speaking on various aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. It’s free and open to the public, with registration.
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DuPage ham radio club trains for community emergency at National Field DayJun 09, 2025 9:10 pm - DuPage Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating emergency communication abilities during Field Day June 28-29 in Elmhurst's Wilder Park. The public can observe, ask questions, or send test messages.
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Larson: Glenbard District 87 and College of DuPage extend partnership in offering dual credit coursesJun 09, 2025 11:40 am - Through a renewed agreement with College of DuPage, Glenbard District 87 will continue growing its dual credit program, which saw record early college credit attainment and valuable capstone experiences this year.
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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.