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Alleluia! Lutheran Church shares ‘A Ton of Love’ with Loaves & FishesAug 06, 2026 10:36 pm - Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville topped their ambitious summer goal of collecting one ton of food and household goods for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, ultimately gathering 2,535 pounds of donations over five weeks, surpassing their target by more than 25%.
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Hoffman Estates to host 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremonyAug 06, 2026 4:23 pm - The Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Commission invites the community to gather in reflection and unity on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center to host Gathering for the Arts Aug. 21Aug 06, 2026 12:26 am - Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting “Gathering for the Arts” on Friday, Aug, 21, at Revelry 675 in Batavia, offering attendees food, live music, auctions, and an open bar, with proceeds to support adult art education programs.
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College of DuPage launches data analytics degree to meet workforce demandAug 06, 2026 12:03 am - College of DuPage's new data analytics degree prepares students for careers in one of the fastest-growing fields, with data-related jobs in northeastern Illinois projected to grow 18% and nationwide data scientist positions expected to increase 34% by 2034.
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Lombard seeks vendors for 20th annual senior fairAug 05, 2026 11:52 pm - The village of Lombard is seeking vendors for its 20th annual Lombard Senior Fair on Oct. 7 at Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Vendors offering health/wellness services and senior-focused programs are prioritized.
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Veterans United Foundation awards $10k grant to SALUTE Inc. for veteran transition programsAug 05, 2026 10:40 pm - SALUTE Inc., a Palatine-based nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans, received a $10,000 grant from Veterans United Foundation to support veteran assistance programs.
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Elgin Township hosts free community event showcasing local organizationsAug 05, 2026 10:10 pm - Elgin Township is hosting a free community event on Aug. 15, featuring nearly 30 social service organizations, a Touch-a-Truck display with 15 vehicles, vintage car show, pet adoption fair, and a charity dunk tank.
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Woodstock Water Works extends 2026 season through Aug. 30Aug 05, 2026 8:59 pm - Woodstock Water Works extends its 2026 season through Aug. 30 due to staff availability, after weather closures and maintenance issues reduced operating days earlier in the summer.
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North Aurora Days celebrates summer with live music, fireworks and family funAug 05, 2026 7:51 pm - North Aurora Days, a two-day community festival, returns to Riverfront Park on Aug. 7-8 with live music from bands like headliners Radio Gaga and Bon Journeyed, family fun, and fireworks.
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Patriotic-themed drone show to light up Wilmette’s fifth annual Block PartyAug 05, 2026 1:20 pm - Wilmette Park District will host the village's first synchronized drone light show on Aug. 29 during the annual Block Party, using funds from the canceled July 4th fireworks. The patriotic-themed show celebrates America's 250th anniversary in 2026