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Historical Alliance launches oral history project to preserve ‘Mid-Century Memories’Jul 29, 2026 12:34 pm - Lake County Historical Alliance launches "Mid-Century Memories," an oral history project capturing residents' stories from the 1940s-1980s as part of America's 250th commemoration. Local museums and historical societies are conducting interviews about daily life, work, school, and entertainment from this era. (Lake County Historical Alliance)
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AREA 22 Fair brings art, oddities to ElginJul 29, 2026 11:49 am - AREA 22: Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair returns for its third year Saturday, Aug. 8, on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin. It features more than 60 artist booths with original artwork, handmade crafts, and unique oddities.
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DuPagePads is bringing the block party back to downtown NapervilleJul 28, 2026 6:37 pm - DuPagePads is hosting Naperville Neighborly Day, a free block party Aug. 9 on West Chicago Avenue, between Washington and Main streets, to support its mission to end homelessness.
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Naperville’s Little Blessings Preschool celebrating 30th anniversary this fallJul 28, 2026 5:16 pm - Little Blessings Preschool in Naperville is celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall. Its deep roots in the community – and the long tenure of many of the school’s teachers – have been a major draw for families, said preschool director Shannon Webb.
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Barefoot Bay Water Park lifeguard team earns Outstanding 5-Star Safety AuditJul 28, 2026 5:03 pm - Mundelein Park & Recreation District has announced that the Barefoot Bay Water Park lifeguard team has earned an Outstanding 5-Star Audit from StarGuard ELITE, one of the nation's leading aquatic risk management and lifeguard training organizations.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC begins new sermon series on Christian callingJul 28, 2026 4:58 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton launches "Culture of Call," a 5-week sermon series exploring Christian purpose and belonging, beginning Aug. 2.
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Libertyville immigration forum to unite community in support of immigrant neighborsJul 28, 2026 3:49 pm - A free public forum titled "From Education to Action: Understanding and Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors" will be held Aug. 8 at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville to educate residents about immigrant families in Lake County.
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Second Hand Soul summer concert rescheduled to Aug. 13 at Oaks AmphitheaterJul 28, 2026 3:34 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has announced that the Second Hand Soul performance, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 15, has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Downers Grove Park District’s weekly Summer Concert canceled due to power outageJul 28, 2026 1:14 pm - The Downers Grove Park District recently announced that the Summer Concert on Tuesday, July 28, at Fishel Park featuring Cadillac Groove, has been canceled due to a power outage at Fishel Park.
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Join the Rotary’s Run for C’Ville, a 5K run and 3K walk supporting community programsJul 28, 2026 12:43 pm - The 12th annual Run for C'Ville, hosted by the Rotary Club of Carpentersville, will take place on Aug. 8 at Carpenters Park. The event features a 5K run and 3K walk option, welcomes participants of all ages including dogs and strollers, and is part of the Jamboree Days Weekend celebration.