DuPage County Submitted Content
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Carol Stream business owner named 2026 Georgene Geils Woman of the YearSep 15, 2026 9:50 pm - Afito Chiu, founder of The Balanced Professional Works LLC, received the 2026 Georgene Geils Woman of the Year Award from the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and Bloomingdale Chamber for empowering women through career and life transitions.
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Great Orb Hunt returns with 150 orbs hidden at three Kane County locationsSep 15, 2026 7:50 pm - The Great Orb Hunt 2026 runs through Sept. 30 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Fine Line Creative Arts Center, where participants can search for 150 handcrafted glass and ceramic orbs hidden along trails.
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Al Larson Cultural Center’s season opens Sept. 19 with Neil Diamond tributeSep 15, 2026 6:35 pm - Al Larson Cultural Center's 2026-27 season opens Sept. 19 with Broadway's Eric Gutman performing Neil Diamond hits, followed by monthly comedy shows, tribute performances including Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, and holiday productions like "The Nutcracker" running Dec. 3-13.
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Aurora Central Catholic students bring smiles to Marklund residents during Day of ServiceSep 15, 2026 3:09 pm - Aurora Central Catholic High School's junior class volunteered at Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, working with residents who have developmental disabilities through adaptive soccer, bag games, water relays and bubble activities.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC to join in Environment & Spirituality Summit livestreamSep 15, 2026 2:34 pm - On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will be livestreaming environmentalist Bill McKibben’s keynote talk from Faith in Place’s 2026 Environment ...
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St. Charles Scarecrow Contest entry deadline extended to Sept. 22Sep 15, 2026 1:28 pm - St. Charles Business Alliance extends deadline for 2026 Scarecrow Weekend Contest entry to Sept. 22, with prizes up to $500 across multiple categories including businesses, individuals, clubs, and mechanical displays
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Hoops for health: Registration open for Alleluia! men’s basketball leagueSep 15, 2026 12:26 pm - Got game? Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville welcomes all men ages 18 and older in the community to join the Alleluia! men’s fall basketball league, with the first game of the season tipping off at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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Batavia Rotary Club hosts fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio Oct. 10Sep 15, 2026 11:46 am - Batavia Rotary Club is looking for teams to compete in the fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio on Oct. 10. Teams of four to eight people compete in this fundraiser to support polio eradication efforts worldwide.
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From Nordic landscapes to Record Row: Chicago a cappella reveals diverse 2026-27 concert seasonSep 14, 2026 9:54 pm - Chicago a cappella’s 2026-27 season features three concert programs: “Northern Lights” in October, the annual “Holidays a cappella” in December, and “Record Row” in spring celebrating Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue recording studios. The ensemble will perform at various venues in Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston, and Chicago.
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Krishnamoorthi to speak at Schaumburg breakfast for Democratic candidates Oct. 11Sep 14, 2026 10:48 am - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg will be the keynote speaker at the Schaumburg Area Democrats’ annual Meet the Candidates Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at Chandler’s Chophouse & Grille, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.