DuPage County Submitted Content
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IT expert-turned-educator recognized as College of DuPage’s top professorApr 27, 2026 4:31 pm - Robert Plank, an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology at College of DuPage, was named the 2025-26 Collegewide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for his dedication to student success, viewing his students as his children and finding their achievements deeply fulfilling.
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COD Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honoree prioritizes mental health in fire science educationApr 27, 2026 3:55 pm - Amy Wasko, a former firefighter and paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience, was forced to retire due to multiple injuries. She transitioned to teaching at College of DuPage where she recently was named 2025-26 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member.
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Harper College Police Department to host ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ event to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisApr 27, 2026 2:07 pm - The Harper College Police Department will participate in the Dunkin’ “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 15.
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Maryville Academy to benefit from Schaumburg Boomers June 20 gameApr 27, 2026 1:21 pm - Maryville supporters and baseball fans are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun as the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Windy City ThunderBolts on Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Wintrust Field.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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Celebrate the natural world with GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ ‘Growing Stories’ eventApr 27, 2026 10:36 am - On May 19, GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will sharing folktales, myths, personal stories and songs about gardening and nature. The stories include a woman transforming troublemakers into community gardeners and the Nordic myth of Iduna's magic apples.
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Hanover Township honors winners of Community Service AwardsApr 27, 2026 10:19 am - Winners and nominees were honored at the Supervisor’s Community Service Awards Dinner at the Hanover Township Senior Center on Thursday.
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Harper College Athletics inducts inaugural Hall of Fame classApr 27, 2026 10:08 am - Harper College Athletics’ recent Hall of Fame induction celebrated esteemed coaches and teams from Harper history while honoring the achievements of current student-athletes with the first-ever HAWKYS Awards.
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Oak Brook Park District participates in annual River Sweep effortApr 26, 2026 2:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District participated in the annual River Sweep environmental cleanup on April 18, organized by The Conservation Foundation across DuPage and Will counties.
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AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregiversApr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.