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Central Unit District 301 celebrates first day of classesAug 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Wednesday, Aug. 21 was the first day of classes in Central Unit District 301, based in Burlington. Here are some photos shared by the school district.
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Addison Center for the Arts to host ‘Our Wonderful World’ exhibitAug 22, 2024 4:44 pm - This fall, the Addison Center for the Arts is hosting a solo exhibition by Iryna Shkrobach titled “Our Wonderful World.” Her show will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 5.
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Crowds at Rosemont's Fan Expo bought top dollar comics and a Swiftie, met celebrities, learned of opportunitiesAug 22, 2024 2:39 pm - Yes, there is a Taylor Swift comic book. While this proved to be a popular item many of the estimated 75,000 people attending last weekend’s three-day Fan Expo Chicago at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center were plunking down thousands of dollars for rare comics including $8,000 in cash for X-Men Number 1.
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Local musicians invited to join Senior Suburban OrchestraAug 22, 2024 2:35 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is looking for musicians to join their ranks. They currently have openings for all strings, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, and percussion/drums.
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Nonprofit launches initiative to empower adopted, foster, kinship studentsAug 22, 2024 10:31 am - A new Chicago-based nonprofit is making strides to improve the futures of Illinois’ adopted, foster and kinship students.
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West Suburban Community Pantry Junior Board volunteers offer tutoring to students in needAug 21, 2024 11:46 pm - While many students spend their summer break playing sports, going to the pool or working to save money, members of the Junior Board of West Suburban Community Pantry have spent part of their summer giving back to their neighbors in need by volunteering as tutors.
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Glow in the Park Lantern Walk to benefit Lurie Children’s HospitalAug 21, 2024 9:54 pm - Join the Glen Ellyn Park District and Charlie’s Corner Foundation for a magical evening at the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk on Sunday, Sept. 15.
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‘Saturation Saturday’ to prevent impaired driving and save lives during Labor Day weekendAug 21, 2024 9:07 pm - In a nationwide initiative to fight impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend, MADD Illinois is partnering with law enforcement agencies for “Saturation Saturday” on Aug. 24.
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Beautify your yard and support local wildlife with the 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub SaleAug 21, 2024 8:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District, in partnership with The Conservation Foundation and the Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission, is hosting the 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & S...
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Local communities rally to support mental health and substance abuse services with 708 Mental Health BoardsAug 21, 2024 8:25 pm - This fall, residents in York, Wayne, and Winfield townships will vote on whether to create 708 Mental Health Boards in their areas.