DuPage County Submitted Content
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Community invited to honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas at special fundraising eventJul 15, 2026 6:05 pm - The community is invited to come together to honor the life and legacy of Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas during “A Night Remembering Orlando Rivas,” a special fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub, 373 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
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Six decades of pop hits at Naper Nights on July 17-18Jul 15, 2026 1:25 pm - Travel through pop music history from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, enjoy a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, and more at Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights on July 17-18.
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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Leading the way: Oak Trace resident pioneered healthcare innovationJul 14, 2026 9:25 pm - During her four-decade healthcare career, Anna Marie Hajek co-founded Clarity Group Inc. focusing on patient safety and healthcare risk management. Now retired at Oak Trace Senior Living, Anna remains active in community leadership roles, applying her lifelong philosophy of stepping forward and speaking up when opportunity appears.
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Midwestern University adds new partnerships with NIU and Ripon CollegeJul 14, 2026 9:01 pm - Midwestern University has added Northern Illinois University and Ripon College to its network of articulation agreements, which now includes 14 partner institutions that provide enhanced pathways to healthcare graduate programs.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton welcomes new organistJul 14, 2026 8:40 pm - On Sunday, July 19, Robert Sacks will make his debut as organist at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.
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Downtown Wheaton adds a new corn roast to the lineup of wine walk, live music, and family funJul 14, 2026 6:11 pm - Support local businesses while enjoying Downtown Wheaton Association's lineup of summer fun and activities, including its first corn roast, the Summer Wine Walk, a scavenger hunt, sidewalk sales, and more.
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Three Ascension Illinois hospitals on Forbes’ inaugural ‘Top Illinois Hospitals’ listJul 14, 2026 11:46 am - Three Ascension Illinois hospitals, including those in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates, have earned spots on Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals by State” list.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards scholarships to two St. Charles District 303 studentsJul 14, 2026 12:07 am - The Pottawatomie Garden Club awarded scholarships to two St. Charles Unit District 303 students pursuing environmental or botanical sciences studies