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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year low

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
Jul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usage

By Dave Oberhelman
Jul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
Water Street Naperville to feature regional artists at third annual fine art & crafts fair

Submitted by Deborah Newman
Jul 05, 2026 9:44 pm - Water Street Naperville will host its third annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair on Sunday, July 12. The juried exhibition will feature 30 regional artists showcasing various media including paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, and glass.
Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spot

By Olivia Olander | Chicago Tribune
Jul 03, 2026 8:54 am - A panel of four Democratic Party suburban county chairs on Thursday selected Jared Ploger, a longtime teacher, union leader and former school board member, to replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes on the November ballot, according to the members of the selection panel.
Family of violinists to be featured in Sinfonietta DuPage’s Summer Concert

By Stephen Thurlow, Sinfonietta Bel Canto
Jul 02, 2026 1:59 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage will present a summer concert on July 21 at Peace Church in Lombard, featuring the Arias/Kim family of violinists performing Vivaldi's Concerto for Three Violins and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4.
Suburban Democratic Party chairs to pick Aurora-area Illinois Senate nominee behind closed doors

By Olivia Olander
Jul 01, 2026 3:24 pm - A small group of county party insiders — not voters — will decide who appears on the November ballot as the Democratic nominee for an Aurora-area state Senate seat following the incumbent’s recent announcement that she is retiring due to health complications from multiple sclerosis.
Seigle Foundation awards education grants to 12 local nonprofits, including Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Submitted by Seigle Foundation
Jul 01, 2026 12:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded education grants to 12 organizations including Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Alignment Collaborative for Education, and Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois to support educational initiatives in the Elgin and Dundee area.
DuPage County launches Operation Dropbox to collect donations for local veterans

Submitted by DuPage County Health Department
Jul 01, 2026 11:53 am - DuPage County Health Department's Operation Dropbox is collecting donations for local veterans and their families from July 1-30 at multiple locations throughout the county. The initiative accepts new hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and basic household goods to help veterans meet their everyday needs.
College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessions

Submitted by COD Media Relations
Jun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
Senior Suburban Orchestra opens summer sight-reading sessions to all musicians

By Linda Schub, Senior Suburban Orchestra
Jun 30, 2026 5:44 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is hosting free summer sight-reading sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 at Woodridge United Methodist Church, open to musicians of all ages with no charge to participate.

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