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Marklund names new volunteer services coordinator for Elgin locationSep 16, 2026 8:31 pm - Mary Motta is joining Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin as the new volunteer services coordinator. The long-term care facility serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities.
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North Central College breaks ground on new student commonsSep 16, 2026 6:35 pm - On Oct. 10, North Central College in Naperville will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot student commons to be built in two phases. The first phase will be a 30,000-square-foot dining center featuring expanded seating for 500 students and various food service options.
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Campton Hills church cancels United Fall Fest, set for Sept. 19Sep 16, 2026 5:44 pm - Congregational United Church of Christ in Campton Hills recently announced that the 15th annual United Fall Fest has been canceled due to thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday, Sept. 19. Each year, the event raises money for a local charity.
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Wego Drama kicks off a ‘Timeless’ season with ‘30 Plays in 60 Minutes,’ a Neo-Futurist showSep 16, 2026 5:09 pm - On Sept. 18-19, West Chicago Community High School's Wego Drama celebrates the school building's 100th anniversary with “30/60: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes,” an original show created in partnership with Neo-Futurist Theatre. The original plays embody Neo-Futurist principles of truth, honesty and brevity.
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‘North American Mosaic’: St. Charles Singers to weave together songs from early America to present daySep 16, 2026 10:30 am - The St. Charles Singers will open their 42nd season with "North American Mosaic" on Oct. 3-4, featuring songs from various eras and cultural perspectives including works by William Billings, Charles Ives, Florence Price, and Aaron Copland.
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Carol Stream business owner named 2026 Georgene Geils Woman of the YearSep 15, 2026 9:50 pm - Afito Chiu, founder of The Balanced Professional Works LLC, received the 2026 Georgene Geils Woman of the Year Award from the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and Bloomingdale Chamber for empowering women through career and life transitions.
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Great Orb Hunt returns with 150 orbs hidden at three Kane County locationsSep 15, 2026 7:50 pm - The Great Orb Hunt 2026 runs through Sept. 30 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Fine Line Creative Arts Center, where participants can search for 150 handcrafted glass and ceramic orbs hidden along trails.
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Al Larson Cultural Center’s season opens Sept. 19 with Neil Diamond tributeSep 15, 2026 6:35 pm - Al Larson Cultural Center's 2026-27 season opens Sept. 19 with Broadway's Eric Gutman performing Neil Diamond hits, followed by monthly comedy shows, tribute performances including Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, and holiday productions like "The Nutcracker" running Dec. 3-13.
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Aurora Central Catholic students bring smiles to Marklund residents during Day of ServiceSep 15, 2026 3:09 pm - Aurora Central Catholic High School's junior class volunteered at Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, working with residents who have developmental disabilities through adaptive soccer, bag games, water relays and bubble activities.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC to join in Environment & Spirituality Summit livestreamSep 15, 2026 2:34 pm - On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will be livestreaming environmentalist Bill McKibben’s keynote talk from Faith in Place’s 2026 Environment ...