DuPage County Submitted Content
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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.
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Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate 200th anniversary of immigrationAug 06, 2025 10:56 am - Sons of Norway lodge hosts Viking games event including axe and cod throwing to note 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, leadup to fall Norwegian cultural festival.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers ‘Backpack Blessing’Aug 06, 2025 10:34 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a backpack blessing event on Aug. 10, during worship. Students of all ages are welcome to bring their backpacks either empty or filled with school supplies. The church also collects school supplies for various nonprofits each year.
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Nigerian culture spotlighted at Aurora church benefit for African charityAug 05, 2025 11:12 pm - Nigerian food, music, and culture were showcased at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora to raise funds for ImaBridge Africa, a nonprofit supporting education, clean water, healthcare, and economic development in Nigeria.
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New Depot Museum exhibit tells Batavia’s story through quirky and unique objectsAug 05, 2025 10:29 pm - Two exhibits are opening Aug. 8 at the Batavia Depot Museum. "Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia HIstorical Society" is a collection of hidden treasures, unique and mysterious items in the collection. "Uncovered: Unconditional Love" details the close relationships Batavians have had with their pets over the decades.
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Wheaton Municipal Band presents its season finale concertAug 05, 2025 9:09 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band plays its final summer concert on Aug. 7, featuring favorites like Aaron Copland, Andrew Lloyd Weber and John Williams.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.
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Hanover Township senior art show runs through Aug. 28Aug 05, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township older adults will display works of art at the township’s 19th annual art show, “HT Creates,” which opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 28.
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Music on Maple concerts wrap up season with Relax Your EarsAug 04, 2025 1:13 pm - The Lombard Historical Society presents Relax Your Ears, a duo performing a blend of music on hammered dulcimer, cello, and piano, as the final concert of the Music on Maple Concert series.
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Local Leagues team up for baseball fundraiser supporting voter engagementAug 04, 2025 12:58 pm - Attend Schaumburg Boomers baseball game on Aug. 21 to support League of Women Voters' nonpartisan voter engagement work