DuPage County Submitted Content
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Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ adds Jan. 2 Dog Admission NightDec 22, 2025 3:20 pm - The Morton Arboretum's annual "Illumination: Tree Lights" outdoor holiday tradition runs through Jan. 3, featuring a one-mile trail with 20 immersive light displays, music, and new additions like Vivid Creatures sculptures.
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Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treatsDec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
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Buffalo Grove High School students exceed goal at Red Cross blood driveDec 19, 2025 6:30 pm - The American Red Cross Club at Buffalo Grove High School hosted its winter blood drive on Dec. 10, drawing an impressive turnout from students and staff and surpassing its collection goal.
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Des Plaines Church Choir program Dec. 21Dec 19, 2025 6:15 pm - The Chancel Choir of First Congregational UCC in Des Plaines will present a Christmas Cantata, “Take Me Back to Bethlehem,” during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Schaumburg launching Speaker’s Bureau program to keep residents in the knowDec 19, 2025 5:08 pm - The village of Schaumburg is launching its own Speaker’s Bureau, a new community engagement program designed to connect residents, businesses, schools and organizations with the professionals who serve them every day.
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Oak Brook Park District spreads holiday cheer through toy and coat driveDec 19, 2025 4:39 pm - The Oak Brook Park District collected approximately 750 toys and over 200 coats through community donations.The toys were donated to Toys For Tots to ensure children experience the joy of the holiday season.
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Listening for the baby’s cry: A pint-size miracle brings Christmas joyDec 19, 2025 2:19 pm - This Christmas season, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos finds joy in watching his tiny premie grandson overcoming challenges during his stay in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
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Age well with Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall PreventionDec 18, 2025 11:25 pm - Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention will be offered in early January at the Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Center in Elk Grove Village and the Medinah Park District.
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St. Charles dad and daughter named to NIU Engineering Hall of Fame’s inaugural classDec 18, 2025 11:16 pm - Promod Vohra, the first graduate student in NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, and his daughter Divya Behl were inducted into CEET's inaugural Hall of Fame, recognizing their shared history and contributions to the college.