DuPage County Submitted Content
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 06, 2026 11:31 pm - The Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 in Geneva, offering 10-, 35- and 65-mile routes along the Fox River to raise $250,000 for CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in foster care. Registration ranges from $20-$125, includes commemorative items. The event features post-ride festivities with food, drinks, and live music.
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Alleluia! Lutheran Church shares ‘A Ton of Love’ with Loaves & FishesAug 06, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville topped their ambitious summer goal of collecting one ton of food and household goods for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, ultimately gathering 2,535 pounds of donations over five weeks, surpassing their target by more than 25%.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center to host Gathering for the Arts Aug. 21Aug 06, 2026 12:26 am - Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting “Gathering for the Arts” on Friday, Aug, 21, at Revelry 675 in Batavia, offering attendees food, live music, auctions, and an open bar, with proceeds to support adult art education programs.
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College of DuPage launches data analytics degree to meet workforce demandAug 06, 2026 12:03 am - College of DuPage's new data analytics degree prepares students for careers in one of the fastest-growing fields, with data-related jobs in northeastern Illinois projected to grow 18% and nationwide data scientist positions expected to increase 34% by 2034.
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Lombard seeks vendors for 20th annual senior fairAug 05, 2026 11:52 pm - The village of Lombard is seeking vendors for its 20th annual Lombard Senior Fair on Oct. 7 at Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Vendors offering health/wellness services and senior-focused programs are prioritized.
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‘Unwavering spirit’: Fest celebrating Mexican culture returns to Glendale HeightsAug 05, 2026 11:39 am - The Monarch Butterfly Festival returns to Glendale Heights on Friday, Aug. 7, featuring Mexican music, food, and cultural performances.
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Lombard reschedules its America’s 250 Fireworks show to Labor Day weekendAug 05, 2026 11:12 am - Lombard’s America 250 Fireworks Display has been rescheduled from July 4 to Sunday, Sept. 6, due to heavy rainfall that saturated Madison Meadow Park grounds.
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Prairie Path residents shine in glamorous ‘Goddess Project’ photo shootAug 04, 2026 10:05 pm - Prairie Path's Memory Care and Assisted Living residents recently enjoyed a special experience during the "Goddess Project."
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers ‘Backpack Blessing’Aug 04, 2026 5:53 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites students of all ages to bring backpacks for blessing during 9 a.m. worship on Aug. 9.