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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
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Explore ‘Earth Matters’ at Gail Borden Library’s summer exhibitionMay 13, 2026 4:34 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is hosting "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future," an interactive exhibit opening May 18. The library will offer related programming including a talk on the habitat restoration at Bluff Spring Fen.
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Highland Park announces entertainment and restaurant lineup for Taste of Highland ParkMay 13, 2026 2:48 pm - The Taste of Highland Park returns to Downtown Highland Park from 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Central Avenue, between Second St. and St. Johns Ave., and in Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park.
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Dom Flemons brings ‘Bronze Buckaroo’ and a deeper history of American music to Harper CollegeMay 13, 2026 1:47 pm - When Dom Flemons takes the stage at Harper College on May 21, he won’t just be performing songs. He’ll be guiding audiences through a broader story about American music and culture.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto to present Sousa’s ‘El Capitan’ operetta in Downers GroveMay 13, 2026 1:29 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto will perform John Philip Sousa's operetta "El Capitan" on May 16-17 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. The comic opera follows Don Medigua who disguises himself as the mercenary "El Capitan" to foil a revolt planned by the disposed Viceroy Cazzaro, leading rebels in circles until they're too tired to fight.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Grace Lutheran Church to host spring rummage sale May 15-16May 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake hosts its spring rummage sale May 15-16, featuring furniture, appliances, household items, clothing, toys, and books with many items priced at $1 and half-price specials on Saturday.
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Ways to save getting top billing at McHenry Outdoor this summerMay 13, 2026 11:48 am - The big screen will equate with big savings at the McHenry Outdoor Theater this summer. That’s the word from Joe Cicero, president of marketing and promotions at the Outdoor, at 1510 N. Chapel Hill Road, east of McHenry.
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Aurora’s Spring Food Truck Festival brings 30+ vendors to downtown May 15May 13, 2026 11:17 am - Over 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street, between River Street and Broadway in downtown Aurora, serving an array of culinary delights.
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Add prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary UMC in WheatonMay 13, 2026 10:47 am - You are welcome to add ribbons with prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.