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Free Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center April 18-19Apr 08, 2026 9:22 am - The Schaumburg Home Show returns one weekend only to the Schaumburg Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, with free admission and free parking.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners host ‘Light Bulb Revolution’ talk on environmental benefitsApr 08, 2026 12:18 am - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host senior landscape architect Jay Womack presenting “The Light Bulb Revolution” on April 21. The free event explores how light bulbs can improve health, support insect populations, and protect bird migrations.
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Elmhurst University’s Holocaust Lecture to highlight ‘Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Rescuer’Apr 07, 2026 11:44 pm - Historian Amy Lutz will present "Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Rescuer" at Elmhurst University on April 19. The Swiss diplomat saved over 62,000 Jews by issuing letters of protection and establishing safe houses, even pulling people from death marches.
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Learn about sacred jazz at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Sing, listen and experience the sacred art of jazz at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Sundays, April 12 and 19.
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Elgin man’s mission transforms lives through Made Again ministryApr 07, 2026 7:01 pm - Steve Szwarga, driven by his childhood experience with alcoholic parents, has spent nearly 45 years helping people battle addiction. For two decades, he has led Made Again, a faith-based program at Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin.
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End of an era: Van Oyen signs off with final performance at North Central CollegeApr 07, 2026 5:14 pm - Lawrence Van Oyen will retire after 33 years as director of bands and saxophone instructor at North Central College, with his final concert scheduled for April 11 at Wentz Concert Hall. Among his many accomplishments, he founded Chords for Kids, a sensory-friendly concert series for children with special needs.
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Elk Grove Village 1956 Food Drive ChallengeApr 07, 2026 4:09 pm - In honor of the 70th Anniversary of Elk Grove Village, the village is partnering with Elk Grove Township on a community food drive to support community members in need.
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Hanover Township’s 11th Annual 5K steps off on May 2Apr 07, 2026 4:03 pm - Hanover Township’s 11th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
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Northbrook’s West Park renovation includes new playground, multisport courtApr 07, 2026 3:50 pm - The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall.
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Chicago area Hooters locations collect 72 new purses to help local womenApr 06, 2026 11:50 pm - Hooters partnered with Love Purse for donation drives at all 11 Chicago area Hooters locations. Seventy-two new purses plus essential hygiene items were collected at the restaurants. All donations benefit Metropolitan Family Services and WINGS Program, Inc. to support women in need and survivors of domestic violence.