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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on social responsibilityJan 20, 2026 9:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers a class "Social Responsibility" on Sundays, exploring the thoughts of Rev. Howard Thurman, a mentor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Naperville Park District to host new event ‘Glow in the Snow’Jan 20, 2026 8:39 pm - The Naperville Park District is hosting a new winter event called "Glow in the Snow" on Feb. 21 at Central Park. Walk along a lit trail of festive lights and winter charm, participate in winter-themed activities like a scavenger hunt and photo ops, and enjoy hot cocoa.
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College of DuPage awarded $4 million federal grant to expand aviation and drone programsJan 20, 2026 7:20 pm - College of DuPage was awarded a $4 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support and expand its Aviation Management and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.
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Naperville Area Chamber hosts inaugural ‘Leaders of Impact’ brunchJan 20, 2026 5:26 pm - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Inaugural Leaders of Impact Brunch, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23, at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn.
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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Schaumburg Student Film Fest adds scholarship to 19th annual eventJan 20, 2026 4:25 pm - The Screen Test Student Fest, a Midwest-based festival showcasing short films by student filmmakers, has added a new scholarship award to its lineup of cash prizes for its 19th annual event.
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Hanover Township offers free tax preparation at Senior CenterJan 20, 2026 1:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
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CODCON brings gaming and anime to College of DuPage April 17-19Jan 20, 2026 1:39 pm - The College of DuPage is hosting CODCON, a three-day gaming and anime event on April 17-19. It features role-playing, video games, tabletop games, cosplay, anime cafe, costume contests, and more.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.