DuPage County
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Aurora’s Orthodox churches bless Fox River for annual Epiphany traditionJan 15, 2025 12:22 pm - Braving freezing temperatures, Aurora's Orthodox congregations united to bless the Fox River's waters, honoring an ancient tradition recalling Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
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How West Chicago is hoping to revitalize its downtownJan 15, 2025 12:15 pm - West Chicago is offering grants of up to $100,000 for property and business owners in its downtown.
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Schaumburg’s newly retired senior trustee speaks of the civic duties all residents shareJan 15, 2025 11:22 am - Fresh from his 33 years of public service, Schaumburg’s recent senior village trustee George Dunham is reflecting on the level of civic responsibility he still has, which is shared by every other suburban resident running for office or not.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestJan 15, 2025 11:13 am - District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through March 3.
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Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challengesJan 15, 2025 10:48 am - Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.
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American Wind Band holds 25th annual scholarship auditions for top band studentsJan 15, 2025 10:47 am - The American Wind Band holds a two-round scholarship audition process for talented teen musicians, awarding up to $1,900 to winners who will perform at the band's April concert.
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Dining out: Aurora chef competes on ‘Chopped,’ National Pizza Week and moreJan 15, 2025 9:05 am - A chef from Aurora faced the mystery basket on an episode of “Chopped” Tuesday, and we’re deep (dish) into National Pizza week, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 18.
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Pastor dreams of unity, justice in divided nationJan 15, 2025 12:03 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on how this year’s commemoration of MLK Day coincides with the inauguration of our 47th President. And he compares MLK's dream to God's vision for justice and mercy.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton donates over $90k to local and global missionsJan 14, 2025 11:06 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton supported scholarships and missions, both locally and internationally, with over $90,000 raised last year.
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Basketball: Burlington Central boys, Cary-Grove girls win FVC matchups at NOW ArenaJan 14, 2025 11:01 pm - Tuesday night wasn’t the first time that Burlington Central senior Jake Johnson shot baskets and had fun on the court at NOW Arena. Last summer, Johnson attended the birt...