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New director, fresh vision: Elizabeth Higgins to lead Elmhurst preschool, now in its 36th yearJun 13, 2025 7:00 pm - Elizabeth Higgins will become the new preschool director at Elmhurst’s Bethel Learning Center, known for its play-based approach to early childhood education.
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Roller coaster enthusiasts gather for 47th annual Coaster ConJun 13, 2025 6:19 pm - The American Coaster Enthusiasts, the world's largest amusement park fan organization, is hosting its 47th annual Coaster Con, a celebration of roller coasters at various parks in the region.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts ‘Gardening for Life’ talkJun 13, 2025 1:48 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a program on "Gardening for Life" with speaker Marilyn Joyner, focusing on selecting the right plants, ergonomic tools, and raised beds.
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Buddhist monk returns to Geneva Unitarian church for two sound healing sessionsJun 12, 2025 9:33 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva welcomes the return of renowned Buddhist monk Bhante Rahula for two sessions of sound healing and meditation. The community ...
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Aging farm workforce raises concerns about future of U.S. food supplyJun 12, 2025 6:04 pm - The aging farm workforce and lack of new farmers entering agriculture is causing a leadership succession crisis, threatening food security. Investing in people and reducing regulations is key to securing the industry's future.
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Symposium explores Lincoln's early love, career, and legacy in ChicagoJun 12, 2025 4:40 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association is hosting a June 21 symposium at Cantigny Park in Wheaton with renowned scholars speaking on various aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. It’s free and open to the public, with registration.
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Geneva author turns real school headlines into poignant fictionJun 12, 2025 2:00 pm - Ellen Jo Ljung draws on real-life tensions pushing teachers out of classrooms to pen timely fiction debut "Caught in the Crossfire.
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Glen Ellyn’s Freedom Four run/walk to benefit parks foundation scholarship fundJun 11, 2025 11:44 pm - The annual Freedom Four 4-mile run/walk in Glen Ellyn on July 4 brings the community together while raising funds for scholarships for programs and activities.
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Naperville’s Good Shepherd invites kids to ‘True North’ vacation Bible schoolJun 11, 2025 11:24 pm - This summer, kids are invited to embark on an adventure at “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World,” hosted by Good Shepherd Church from July 14-18.
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Marimba maestro to bring literary beats to St. Charles libraryJun 11, 2025 11:20 pm - Percussionist Josh Graham concludes the St. Charles Library's 2024-25 Sunday Concert Series on June 22, performing recently commissioned marimba works inspired by works of literature.