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Diverse programs offered at Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling

By Russell Lissau
Apr 01, 2026 9:04 am - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library offers programs for writers, gardeners and crafters next week, just to name a few.
Aurora Public Art to debut new exhibit from renowned sculptor and historian

By Shaw Local News Network
Mar 31, 2026 10:30 pm - Aurora's Public Art Division will unveil Charles Smith's "A Truth in Stone and Spirit" exhibit on April 3, featuring life-sized figures made from found materials and cement that undergo natural weatherization to symbolize African American resilience.
Local photographer earns top honors at Chicago area competition

By Donald Wilson Jr., Photogenesis Camera Club of Naperville
Mar 31, 2026 9:52 pm - Mike Baker won Best of Show for November 2025 from the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association for his photograph "Launch to the Next Outpost" in the Individual Creative Contest. The image also placed second among all entries submitted throughout the year.
Things to do April 3-9: Easter events, Shane Gillis, Howie Mandel and more

By Luke Zurawski
Mar 30, 2026 10:11 am - Make plans for Easter events throughout the suburbs, Shane Gillis at the United Center, Howie Mandel at the Genesee Theatre and more.
Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026

Daily Herald report
Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
Schaumburg Sculpture Park on municipal campus to resume growth after 7-year pause

By Eric Peterson
Mar 25, 2026 2:30 pm - Six new purchases will grow the Schaumburg Sculpture Park on the village’s 60-acre municipal campus for the first time since it received a single donation in 2019.
Wheaton to add nighttime art displays at downtown mural

By Katlyn Smith
Mar 25, 2026 1:04 pm - Almost two years after a mural came together in downtown Wheaton, the city is taking it to the next level. A projection mapping system will animate the same surface with nighttime displays next to the French market pavilion.
Mural artist questions impact of St. Charles paint ordinance on public art

By Chris Walker
Mar 25, 2026 12:37 pm - A St. Charles mural artist is concerned about a new city ordinance requiring approval for painting on buildings.
Celebrating creativity: Meet the 2026 District 214, Daily Herald Community Art & Writing Contest winners

Daily Herald staff report
Mar 25, 2026 11:46 am - We proudly present the winners of the Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. Their winning submissions will publish over the next week.
Second place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest

Submitted by District 214
Mar 25, 2026 11:45 am - Here are the second-place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. The first-place winners published on March 20.

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