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NIU welcomes Illinois Senate minority leader for ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lectureNov 03, 2025 12:47 pm - The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran for the "Rebuilding Democracy" lecture series on Nov. 12. It will feature a discussion between Curran, Dean Robert Brinkmann, and College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill on topics such as the state of democracy, states' rights, ethical leadership, economic development, and legislative issues.
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Lombard commemorates Veterans Day with Nov. 11 ceremonyNov 03, 2025 11:33 am - Lombard is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Lombard Common Park. Keynote speaker will be Vietnam veteran Tom Zilla, who served as a flight operations specialist and gunner on Huey helicopters.
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Seigle Foundation surprises U-46 Superintendent’s ScholarNov 03, 2025 10:21 am - Elgin High graduate Gael Flores received a $2,000 scholarship from the U-46 Educational Foundation to study nursing at Aurora University. The Seigle Foundation, a major donor to the Superintendent's Scholarship fund, invited Gael for coffee after receiving his handwritten thank-you note.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Julia Child portrayalNov 02, 2025 11:17 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes actress and historian Leslie Goddard as she portrays French chef Julia Child.
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American Revolution traveling exhibit coming to HuntleyNov 02, 2025 11:08 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter and the American Battlefield Trust are hosting the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit at the Huntley Area Public Library.
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Metea Valley Theater puts on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’Oct 31, 2025 1:49 am - Metea Valley Theater presents Shakespeare's "Macbeth" from Nov. 6-8, exploring ambition, power, and guilt through the story of a Scottish general who becomes king through murder and treachery.
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Garden expert to discuss hydrangeas at Lombard Garden ClubOct 30, 2025 10:13 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a presentation by Bill Karges, an experienced gardener, on "All About Hydrangeas" at their Nov. 14 meeting.
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Handling grief during the holidaysOct 30, 2025 1:15 am - The holidays may be a very painful and difficult time if you and your family have experienced the death of loved ones during the past few years. All around us, our culture celebrates while your heart is heavy, and even the tiniest thing can instantly touch off a tidal wave of sadness.
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Protect local habitats: Don’t dump pumpkins in forest preservesOct 30, 2025 12:13 am - Pumpkins discarded in forest preserves can smother native plants and harm local habitats by introducing non-native species and altering soil conditions.
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Join in Pumpkin Smash events around the suburbsOct 30, 2025 12:08 am - The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to compost jack-o-lanterns and divert them from landfills by providing drop-off locations.