DuPage County Submitted Content
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Kane County Board accepting applications for District 9 vacancyJan 04, 2026 10:49 pm - Kane County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the county board for District 9, which includes parts of Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, and Elgin.
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Village of Schaumburg launches Speaker’s Bureau ProgramDec 30, 2025 11:45 am - The village of Schaumburg has announced the launch of the Village of Schaumburg Speaker’s Bureau, a new community engagement program designed to connect residents, businesses, schools, and organizations with the professionals who serve the community every day.
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Aurora police reinforce zero-tolerance policy on New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfireDec 30, 2025 10:35 am - Celebratory gunfire poses serious risks with stray bullets potentially causing injuries or death. The Aurora Police Department takes a zero-tolerance approach, arresting anyone illegally discharging firearms.
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World’s only touring classical marimba group coming to WarrenvilleDec 30, 2025 12:04 am - Heartland Marimba is on tour with their sixth tour "The Expanse Tour," featuring a mix of classical and contemporary marimba music. The Jan. 11 concert in Warrenville will feature pieces by composers like Mendelssohn, Ginastera, Bach, and Liszt, arranged for marimbas.
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Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marks 25 yearsDec 29, 2025 10:48 pm - The Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marked its 25th anniversary with over 100 attendees. The event featured a free dinner, African American vendors, candle lighting ceremony, and explanations of Kwanzaa's seven principles.
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra celebrates ‘America at 250’ with ‘Appalachian Spring’Dec 29, 2025 8:53 pm - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an all-American program on Jan. 18.It will feature Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and Ewazen's "Sinfonia for Strings."
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Bartlett church honors Christmas pageant founders at this year’s eventDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett celebrated its 35th annual Christmas pageant, “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!,” with a cast of nearly 70 people. It was extra special this year as the two sisters who started the tradition were honored guests.
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Two District 214 high schools selected for Illinois State Theatre FestivalDec 29, 2025 4:59 pm - District 214 will be well represented at this year’s Illinois High School Theatre Festival, with both Wheeling High School and Prospect High School selected to perform at the state level.
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Chicago artist explores shifting identities in ‘Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell’ at Elmhurst Art MuseumDec 29, 2025 3:17 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum presents "Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell," a solo exhibition by the Chicago-based artist featuring new site-specific works. The two series, “Pictures for Charis” and “Double Life,” explore relationships, identity, and connection with nature and architecture.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestDec 29, 2025 11:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 13, 2026.