DuPage County Submitted Content
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Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortageJul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
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Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in St. CharlesJul 03, 2026 12:14 am - Community leaders and patriotic organizations dedicated an American Elm Liberty Tree at the St. Charles Police Department on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Glendale Heights Fest returns July 9-12 with fireworks and four days of musicJul 02, 2026 9:44 pm - Glendale Heights Fest, a popular four-day summer festival, returns July 9-12 at Camera Park with 14 live music acts, carnival rides, food vendors, and family activities. The free admission event will feature headliners Chicago Rockhouse, Hi Infidelity, Down/Pour, and Back Country Roads.
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New Woodfield Mall stores open and on the wayJul 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Woodfield Mall owner Simon has announced four newly opened or renovated stores at the Schaumburg shopping center, as well as three further tenants coming later this summer.
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Rosie and the Rivets to perform at outdoor concert in Elgin July 16Jul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Rosie and the Rivets will bring their retro rock and roll tribute show to the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
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Family of violinists to be featured in Sinfonietta DuPage’s Summer ConcertJul 02, 2026 1:59 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage will present a summer concert on July 21 at Peace Church in Lombard, featuring the Arias/Kim family of violinists performing Vivaldi's Concerto for Three Violins and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4.
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Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club hosts Family Feud Game Night Sept. 19Jul 02, 2026 1:41 am - The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club will host a Family Feud Game Night fundraiser on Sept. 19 at the Bloomingdale Park District JRC, featuring games, food, raffles, and wine tasting, with $50 tickets supporting local charitable initiatives.
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry launches prepared meals program, ‘Mobile Meals’Jul 02, 2026 1:31 am - Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry launched Mobile Meals on July 1, 2026, featuring a 14-foot food truck that delivers fresh prepared meals to food-insecure populations lacking kitchen access, experiencing homelessness, or in crisis situations.
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20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk to support homeless familiesJul 01, 2026 10:23 pm - The 20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk returns July 11, offering tours of five local gardens while raising funds to support homeless families through Bridge Communities' transitional housing program.
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Funding error closes AID Living Room: Aurora’s 24/7 mental health haven goes darkJul 01, 2026 9:39 pm - The Association for Individual Development has closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora, after losing state funding due to a technical glitch. The program, which opened in January 2024, served over 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises and achieved a 99% success rate in avoiding hospitalizations.