Kendall County Submitted Content
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Aurora Lions offer free monthly eye screening for kidsApr 29, 2026 12:09 pm - Aurora Lions Club offers free vision screenings for children aged 6 months to 6 years on the third Saturday of each month at Santori Aurora Public Library, with no registration required
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Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concertApr 29, 2026 10:23 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage spring concert on May 5 at Peace Church in Lombard will showcase CSO violinist Cornelius Chiu performing Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also on the program is Klughardt Symphony No. 4.
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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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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.
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Kane County expands access to life-saving Naloxone with community dispensing boxesApr 24, 2026 7:57 pm - The Kane County Health Department has installed naloxone dispensing boxes at over 20 locations throughout the county, including libraries, hospitals, treatment centers, and transportation hubs in Aurora, Elgin, St. Charles, and Sugar Grove.
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College of DuPage to host 16th annual Animation Night showcasing student projectsApr 24, 2026 4:04 pm - College of DuPage's 16th annual Animation Night will showcase student capstone projects on May 21 in the Belushi Performance Hall, featuring 24 students' work across various genres including fantasy, horror and feel-good animations.
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Kane County Health Department hosting webinar on gambling and substance useApr 24, 2026 12:10 pm - Kane County Health Department hosts a webinar May 18 about problem gambling and substance use disorders. The event aims to educate on shared risk factors, warning signs, and integrated treatment approaches for these interconnected issues.
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Kane County blood drive relocating to Geneva’s Sunset Community Center May 5Apr 24, 2026 11:00 am - The Kane County government community blood drive for the American Red Cross has been relocated for Tuesday, May 5.
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Kane County Health Department expanding access to life-saving opioid treatment medicationApr 23, 2026 6:43 pm - Opioid-related deaths or hospitalizations continue to impact families across the country and Kane County is no different, with more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose visits at emergency departments in Kane County between 2018 and 2023, based on state data.