DuPage County Submitted Content
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Students unveil new Black History Board Game at annual Black History Month pancake breakfastFeb 10, 2026 5:07 pm - The Quad County Urban League hosted its annual Black History Month Pancake Breakfast, a scholarship fundraiser that brought together the community for food, fellowship, and celebration.
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Vanguard Gifted Academy launches spring STEAM Enrichment SeriesFeb 10, 2026 4:47 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia is launching a community outreach initiative to provide free STEAM enrichment opportunities for students in the Fox Valley area.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Four school districts team up for annual mental health and wellness symposiumFeb 09, 2026 12:12 pm - The fourth annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium aims to connect families and students with resources and guidance to support mental health and wellness. Keynote speakers include Dr. John Duffy, Cathy Cassani Adams, and Eddie Slowikowski, who will address topics like communication, connection, and mindset.
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Montini Catholic’s math team scoring big this seasonFeb 09, 2026 11:43 am - Montini Catholic's math team is having a successful competition season, with members securing top finishes at the Lemont Invitational and MTA Invitational.
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Elgin Community College opens expanded Student Access and Disability Services officeFeb 09, 2026 11:05 am - The new Student Access and Disability Services space at Elgin Community College opened on Feb. 3, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
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Excelling in the arts is a family affair for the HuntsFeb 09, 2026 12:14 am - Leslie Hunt named to Class of 2026 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame; uncle Jeff Hunt inducted in 2020 St. Charles native Leslie Hunt — singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...
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Wheaton Garden Club’s annual online plant sale now openFeb 08, 2026 10:44 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club's annual online plant sale has begun, offering professionally grown annuals like geraniums, coleuses, and petunias.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble brings ‘Unnecessary Farce’ to The MAC stageFeb 06, 2026 11:19 pm - One way to forget about cold temperatures, snow, bad traffic, stress and problems is to attend a hilarious play called “Unnecessary Farce” presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.
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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"