DuPage County Submitted Content
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From broomsticks to spirit boards, Hot Ghoul Summer creeps into Naperville July 27Jul 22, 2025 11:06 pm - Noon Whistle Brewing in Naperville is hosting a unique market called Hot Ghoul Summer, featuring 21 handpicked artists offering offbeat and mystical handmade items.
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Geneva church’s rummage sale raises $20,000 for mission and sustainabilityJul 22, 2025 10:43 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva hosts a popular rummage and bake sale that has become a community event, raising over $20,000 for charity this year.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards scholarships to 10 Elgin area studentsJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts group continues its tradition of supporting arts by awarding $20K in scholarships to 10 students. The popular "Lunch at Tiffany's" scholarship fundraiser returns Sept. 13.
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Himalayan monk brings ancient wisdom to Chicago this AugustJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - A renowned Himalayan monk and Sanskrit scholar, Swami Vidyadhishananda, will visit Chicago in August to lead spiritual events focused on yoga, breathwork, and sacred music.
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Oak Trace cottages offer seniors independence with supportJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - The Potters moved into a cottage at Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove, which provided them with independence and access to all the community's amenities.
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A new chapter together: Bonnie and Willis Fry’s journey to Monarch LandingJul 22, 2025 9:31 pm - Three years ago, Willis Fry made a life-changing decision to move to Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, with his wife Bonnie. It wasn’t a decision he made lightly, but it was one made with love, foresight, and a deep commitment to Bonnie’s well-being.
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DuPagePads Rock & Bowl to bring community together to strike out homelessnessJul 21, 2025 3:38 pm - DuPagePads’ 23rd annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness on Sept. 27 will benefit the 300-plus individuals in shelter, including 100 children, currently at DuPagePads Interim Housing Center. Sign up your team or become a sponsor.
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Harper College’s PASO program helps Latino students navigate college enrollmentJul 21, 2025 1:37 pm - When Ana Guillen Boza arrived from Spain three years ago, she was a senior in high school and unsure of what steps to take to continue her education.
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Lombard Historical Society hosting Victorian-themed garden partyJul 21, 2025 1:05 pm - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a Victorian Garden Tea Party on July 26 featuring summertime refreshments, Victorian games, and crafts.
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Kids Above All back-to-school drive readies students in need for successJul 21, 2025 12:35 pm - Summer may be in full swing, but the new school year is right around the corner. For many students, this is an exciting time, but for young people impacted by trauma, it can be a difficult, anxiety-provoking experience.