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New report finds DuPage County’s creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity

Submitted by DuPage Foundation
Oct 13, 2026 5:55 pm - DuPage County's creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity and supports 38,208 jobs, representing 7.9% of total employment, according to a new assessment by Arts DuPage and DuPage Foundation.
Repeat Boutique hosts Oct. 29 benefit to help neighbors in need

By Gina Kraman, Repeat Boutique
Oct 13, 2026 12:45 pm - On Oct. 29, Repeat Boutique in Carol Stream will host a fundraiser at The Carlisle in Lombard to support their mission of providing free clothing and household goods to families in need. Registration closes Oct. 20.
FOCUS Ministries launches October campaign to raise $60k for free domestic violence counseling

By Tabitha Sani, FOCUS Ministries Inc.
Oct 13, 2026 11:07 am - FOCUS Ministries Inc., a Villa Park nonprofit which has served domestic violence victims for over 30 years, seeks to raise $60,000 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to continue providing free counseling and support services.
West Suburban Community Pantry to hold State of Hunger event Oct. 14 on rising food insecurity

Submitted by Deborah Newman
Oct 08, 2026 3:31 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry will host a free State of the Pantry event on Oct. 14 in Woodridge, featuring tours of their facilities and updates on food insecurity challenges in DuPage and Will counties.
Lincoln Junior High students named Pollinator Protectors of the Year for state bee project

By Lonnie Morris, DuPage Monarch Project
Oct 07, 2026 12:38 pm - Eighth-grade students at Lincoln Junior High in Naperville have been recognized as Pollinator Protectors of the Year by the DuPage Monarch Project for their instrumental role in making the black and gold bumble bee Illinois’ official state bee.
New Philharmonic to paint musical portrait of Scotland

Submitted by New Philharmonic
Oct 07, 2026 1:03 am - New Philharmonic presents “A Tribute to Scotland” featuring Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony and Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” with Chicago Symphony Orchestra assistant concertmaster David Taylor as violin soloist.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin food banks compete in End Zone to End Hunger Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Oct 05, 2026 11:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are competing in the End Zone to End Hunger Challenge from Oct. 5-11, with the losing CEO having to eat the rival city's signature food and admit it's better than their own.
DuPage-based Free Speakers bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a year

Submitted by Drew Russell
Sep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week

By Erik Hoffer, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Sep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
Naperville Responds For Veterans to host 16th annual gala featuring $75k truck raffle

Submitted by Naperville Responds For Veterans
Sep 22, 2026 6:57 pm - Naperville Responds For Veterans will hold its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans Gala on Nov. 14, featuring dinner, open bar, live auction, and a raffle for a 2026 GMC Sierra truck worth $75,000 or $50,000 cash.

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