DuPage County Submitted Content
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Sister Mary Juarez celebrates 103rd birthday at Glen Ellyn memory careApr 03, 2026 11:48 pm - Sister Mary Juarez, a Chicago native and retired educator, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 30, 2026, at Maple Glen memory care facility in Glen Ellyn, where she continues to inspire staff and residents with her joyful presence.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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Bartlett police launch Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autismApr 02, 2026 9:29 am - The Bartlett Police Department, in partnership with the Autism Hero Project, is launching a Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to support drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during interactions with law enforcement officers and other first responders.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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ECC lecture series to explore archaeological lessons from Easter IslandApr 01, 2026 3:41 pm - ECC's Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series will feature "Archaeology Without Borders: Lessons from Rapa Nui (Easter Island)" on April 8, with anthropology faculty Dale Simpson sharing insights from his fieldwork and collaboration with local communities on Easter Island.
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Easter 1912: The birth of a timeless hymn that would comfort millionsApr 01, 2026 3:30 pm - Austin Miles wrote the hymn "In the Garden" in 1912 after his publisher requested a song bringing hope to the hopeless. He found inspiration reading John 20, where he envisioned Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Christ at the empty tomb.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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GreenMan Theatre seeks directors for ‘8 to the Bar’ play festivalApr 01, 2026 10:08 am - GreenMan Theatre seeks up to eight directors for its "8 to the Bar 2026" production featuring eight 10-minute plays with the theme "Lights! Camera! Action!" scheduled for July 17-19 at Mystic Vines in Villa Park.
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Annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns with performances, vendors and workshopsApr 01, 2026 12:32 am - The ninth annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns April 25-26 at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. The event features performances from prominent ukulele artists, workshops, vendors and open mic sessions.