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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Power of Place: America 250’ outdoor art installationJun 12, 2026 9:17 pm - Lombard Historical Society presents “Power of Place: America 250,” an outdoor art exhibition at Lilacia Park and the historical society from June 15 through Sept. 6. The celebration continues Sept. 5 with the fifth annual Food Truck Social, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities while serving as the organization's biggest annual fundraiser.
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Batavia Park District celebrates patrons with Customer Appreciation Week June 15-19Jun 12, 2026 5:42 pm - Batavia Park District celebrates Customer Appreciation Week June 15-19 with a drawing for prizes including a 10-punch Pickleball Open Gym pass or a family four-pack meal deal at Hall Quarry Beach with admission, hot dogs, chips and water for four people.
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Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns to downtown Lombard for 27th seasonJun 12, 2026 5:26 pm - Lombard's 27th annual Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns June 13, featuring 10 Saturdays of free family entertainment with classic cars, live music, and kids' activities from June 13 through Aug. 22.
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Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present Disney’s ‘Newsies’Jun 12, 2026 4:51 pm - Children’s Theatre of Elgin and Fox Valley Theatre Company are proud to present Disney’s “Newsies,” the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboys strike.
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Fox River Grove receives sixth consecutive Excellence Award for Financial ReportingJun 12, 2026 3:55 pm - Fox River Grove receives prestigious GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing the village's exceptional financial transparency and management that has led to becoming debt-free and investing $23 million in community improvements over the past decade.
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Harper to celebrate freedom, culture with Juneteenth in the BurbsJun 12, 2026 11:34 am - Harper College will host Juneteenth in the Burbs from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on its Palatine campus. The free event is open to everyone and will feature food, performances, vendors and more.
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YWCA Elgin celebrates 125 years of community service with anniversary galaJun 11, 2026 8:53 am - YWCA Elgin celebrates its 125th anniversary with a gala on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet, featuring auctions, awards, and Mexican cuisine. Purchase an early-bird ticket for $100 until June 30.
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Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce honors 2026 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 10, 2026 10:51 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce held its annual scholarship luncheon on June 3, awarding four high school seniors with the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship, established in 2000 to support local graduates demonstrating leadership, volunteerism, and academic excellence.
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Rome’s elite Sacred Voices Choir bringing Vatican music tradition to NapervilleJun 10, 2026 10:10 pm - The Sacred Voices Choir from Rome, featuring 40 singers from Vatican institutions, will perform at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville on June 20 at led by Adriano Caroletti with organist Josep Solè Coll.
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Sip, savor, support: Cocktails in the Park marks 15 years in downtown BataviaJun 10, 2026 8:54 pm - Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s signature fundraiser, returns July 25 at Appleton Park. This 15-year tradition features craft cocktails, local food from area restaurants, and live entertainment along the Fox River.