DuPage County Submitted Content
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From continuing education to bestseller: Author Shelby Van Pelt’s journey to successNov 10, 2025 6:39 pm - Shelby Van Pelt developed early drafts of her novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures” in a College of DuPage continuing education writing workshop, highlighting the importance of being surrounded by a community of like-minded learners and the value of diverse perspectives and experiences.
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College of DuPage offers new Ecological Restoration certificateNov 10, 2025 4:01 pm - College of DuPage’s new Ecological Restoration certificate teaches students how to restore natural functions to disturbed ecosystems. It emphasizes restoration techniques, local natural history, ecological concepts, and natural resource management policy.
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Debut novelist uses her cancer journey and love of fantasy fiction to inspire othersNov 10, 2025 1:38 pm - Colleen Ochab, of Roselle, was only 26 years old when she received some of the worst news any woman could get: she had breast cancer.
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District 88 hosts its second annual Baile to celebrate culture and connectionNov 10, 2025 1:15 pm - Addison Trail's HOLA Club hosted its second annual Baile, a social event with dancing as the main activity, themed “Dia de Muertos.“ Around 500 students from various high schools enjoyed live music from bands and a DJ, along with Mexican food and drinks.
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Tickets on sale for West Aurora’s winter concert and 38th annual Madrigal dinnerNov 10, 2025 12:26 pm - West Aurora High School is hosting two highly anticipated annual events: the Winter Concert on Dec. 4 and the 38th annual Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 13-14.
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GPS program to explore food/mood connection and how to boost mental fitnessNov 10, 2025 12:09 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the GPS Parent Series will present “Nourishing the Modern Brain: The Food, Mood and Heath Connection” with bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Taizé prayer at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Nov. 24Nov 07, 2025 11:24 pm - Join in a quiet hour of peace-filled, meditative prayer to welcome Thanksgiving on Monday, Nov. 24, in the Lighthouse room of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville.
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Garrett Popcorn Shops celebrates 10th anniversary of Woodfield Mall shopNov 07, 2025 10:56 pm - Garrett Popcorn Shops celebrates a decade of deliciousness at its first suburban Chicago shop location, Woodfield Mall. On Saturday, Nov. 8, enjoy a $1.10 small bag of Garrett Mix or any signature recipe from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or $10 off a Classic Tin.
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary to help local pantry with holiday cooking essentialsNov 07, 2025 10:05 pm - Naperville Sunrise Rotary is collecting donations of cooking staples like flour, sugar, spices, and oil to help West Suburban Community Pantry provide for families in need during the holiday season.
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Journey through history with DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Echoes of the Past’ concertNov 07, 2025 9:34 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 16, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Barbara Schubert, will feature three compositions that will take the audience on a journey through history.