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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Batavia church hosts ‘Building Bridges’ photo exhibit featuring immigrant and refugee familiesApr 21, 2026 10:40 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia is hosting "Building Bridges," a photo exhibit featuring 19 photographs of immigrant and refugee families.
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Elgin to honor preservation efforts at Mayor’s Awards May 5Apr 21, 2026 8:27 pm - The Elgin Heritage Commission will present Mayor's Awards for Preservation on May 5 at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, recognizing nine recipients for their efforts to preserve the city's historic architecture and cultural resources.
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Wego Drama brings ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ to the stage April 23-25Apr 21, 2026 5:36 pm - Wego Drama presents “Monty Python's Spamalot,” a satirical musical based on “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” featuring King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail, with performances April 23-25.
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary hosts Trivia Night to benefit Kenyan orphan scholarshipsApr 21, 2026 4:51 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host “Trivia for a Cause” on Monday, May 18, to help raise funds for high school scholarships for students of Cherish Watoto orphanage and school in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Join a woodland walk at Garfield Farm MuseumApr 21, 2026 4:23 pm - Garfield Farm Museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a nature walk through the museum's Harley Pond and Woods on Saturday, May 2.
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Garfield Farm Museum to honor environmental and historic preservation leaders at 35th annual awards dinnerApr 21, 2026 1:07 am - Garfield Farm Museum will hold its 35th annual awards dinner on May 8 to celebrate 49 years and honor contributors to historic and environmental preservation.
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Immerse yourself in sacred jazz worship at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 20, 2026 4:41 pm - Award-winning jazz pianist Deanna Witkowski will lead sacred jazz worship services at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on April 26.
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College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobsApr 20, 2026 4:31 pm - According to a new Illinois Community College Board study, College of DuPage activities, including college operations, student spending and alumni employment, added $1.3 billion in income to the District 502 economy, accounting for nearly 1% of the gross regional product.