DuPage County Submitted Content
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Seven U-46 employees earn state recognition in Those Who Excel programApr 06, 2026 11:10 am - Seven educators from Elgin Area School District U-46 received recognition through Illinois State Board of Education's Those Who Excel program, which honors teachers, administrators, and support staff making meaningful contributions to students and school communities across the state.
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Clinical psychologist to present ‘Parent Yourself First’ in GPS Parent Series webinarApr 06, 2026 12:00 am - Clinical psychologist Kappadakunnel will present "Parent Yourself First: Become the Parent You Mean to Be" on April 8. The presentation focuses on how parents can unlearn wounded patterns from their own upbringing and understand how their childhood experiences impact their current parenting style.
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Vanguard Gifted Academy students join in World Maths DayApr 05, 2026 11:16 pm - Students at Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia participated in World Maths Day, testing mathematical fluency in 60-second rounds against global peers. The school focused on personal growth and fact fluency rather than rankings or winning.
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GPS Parent Series in Spanish to offer tools for helping kids reach their full potentialApr 05, 2026 10:57 pm - Dr. Ferney Ramírez will present "A Framework to Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential" in Spanish on April 16 at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream.
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Religious leaders gather at ISKCON Temple for monthly interfaith collaborationApr 05, 2026 9:17 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and ISKCON Naperville hosted the monthly Naperville Interfaith Leaders' Association meeting in March, bringing together leaders from 11 different faith traditions to promote dialogue and community understanding.
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years with library exhibitApr 05, 2026 8:47 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exhibit at Helen Plum Library through April 30, showcasing the club's history of community beautification and horticultural education since its establishment on May 28, 1926.
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Sister Mary Juarez celebrates 103rd birthday at Glen Ellyn memory careApr 03, 2026 11:48 pm - Sister Mary Juarez, a Chicago native and retired educator, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 30, 2026, at Maple Glen memory care facility in Glen Ellyn, where she continues to inspire staff and residents with her joyful presence.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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Bartlett police launch Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autismApr 02, 2026 9:29 am - The Bartlett Police Department, in partnership with the Autism Hero Project, is launching a Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to support drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during interactions with law enforcement officers and other first responders.