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Students find purpose and community impact at West Suburban Community PantryMay 23, 2026 12:22 am - Local high school students are making significant impacts through volunteer work at West Suburban Community Pantry. Peyton Szydlowski, newly appointed president of the Pantry's Junior Board, has been volunteering since elementary school and emphasizes the importance of helping struggling community members.
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Oak Brook Park District’s annual Pink 5K raises over $28,000 for Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Open Arms FundMay 23, 2026 12:07 am - The Oak Brook Park District’s annual Pink 5K on May 9 raised over $28,000 for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund, which provides free mammograms for uninsured women.
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Students showcase Hindu culture while honoring educators in the western suburbsMay 22, 2026 11:59 pm - Over 70 teachers from 15 schools in the western suburbs were honored at Lincoln Junior High School's annual Guruvandana event, organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh students.
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DeVry University Advantage Academy graduates celebrate early college milestonesMay 22, 2026 11:45 pm - DeVry University Advantage Academy celebrates 76 high school students from Chicago and Atlanta who graduated with both their high school diplomas and associate degrees.
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Wayne Township hosts Recycle & Shred Event May 30May 22, 2026 11:36 pm - Clean out your home and safely dispose of unwanted items at the Wayne Township Recycle & Shred Event on Saturday, May 30.
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Miss Cary-Grove 2026 pageant winners announced, scholarships awardedMay 22, 2026 11:18 pm - The 2026 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant was held on May 20 at Cary-Grove High School, where 11 young women competed for the crown. Ellie McGrath won the title and a $3,000 college scholarship.
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Oak Brook offers summer camps, programsMay 22, 2026 10:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District announces comprehensive summer programming featuring diverse camps, sports clinics, creative arts, cultural enrichment, and inclusive special recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘History of Her’ exhibit highlights trailblazing women from Chicago area historyMay 22, 2026 10:46 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum will debut “History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland,” an original exhibition running from May 29 to Aug. 9. The exhibit celebrates 250 years of influential women in the Chicago area, featuring pioneers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Jane Byrne, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.
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Prairie Walk explores unburned landscape at Garfield Farm Museum on May 23May 22, 2026 3:18 pm - Garfield Farm Museum is offering a two-hour prairie walk on Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. The tour will be led by Jerome Johnson, the museum’s biologist.