DuPage County Submitted Content
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GPS Parent Series in Urdu to focus on warmth and connection in familiesJan 11, 2026 10:03 pm - B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Urdu will present “A Parent’s Guide for Flourishing Families” with family therapist and youth counselor Saleha Jawaid on Thursday, Jan. 22, via Zoom.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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GPS program to help student-athletes find balance and maintain motivationJan 11, 2026 8:03 pm - The GPS Parent Series will host "Empowering Athletes: Fostering Confidence for Peak Performance" with former Division I athlete and author Alison Jones on Jan. 21 via Zoom.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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Rosary College Prep hosts Fine Arts Showcase Jan. 24Jan 09, 2026 10:25 pm - An evening of performing and visual arts featuring students and alumni from Rosary College Prep and Marmion Academy is scheduled for Jan. 24, with a theme of "Movie Musicals."
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Annual Great Descent rappelling event raises funds to end homelessness in DuPage CountyJan 09, 2026 8:54 pm - Sign up before May 7 for DuPagePads’ annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent, an innovative fundraising event where supporters rappel 12 stories down a hotel in Naperville to raise funds for ending homelessness.
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Get behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first freshwater mussel conservation centerJan 09, 2026 7:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is offering rare behind-the-scenes tours of its Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving visitors an up-close look at how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems.
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Naperville Park District recognizes Lt. Wehrli and Officers Goschey and WronskiJan 09, 2026 6:38 pm - Three Naperville Park Police officers retired after a combined 66 years of service. Lt. Scott Wehrli, Officer Jim Goschey, and Officer Tom Wronski were instrumental in implementing various community programs during their tenures.
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‘Winter Lights at Central Park’ concludes a record-breaking seasonJan 09, 2026 5:25 pm - The "Winter Lights at Central Park" event welcomed over 70,500 visitors for its inclusive and accessible holiday light display. It raised over $7,500 in donations for the People's Resource Center and the Oak Brook Park District Foundation.
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Roselle Lions Club warns of eye injuries from popular kids’ giftsJan 09, 2026 5:20 pm - Now that the holidays are over, the Roselle Lions Club and American Academy of Ophthalmology warn about eye injuries caused by toys like paintball, airsoft, and BB guns.