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St. Charles Fine Art Show debuts Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award

By Nicholas Lowe, St. Charles Business Alliance
Jun 01, 2026 1:53 pm - The 28th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show featured over 110 artists and introduced the Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award, named after the event's founder who has chaired it since 1999.
Volunteers needed for annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil

Submitted by Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee
May 28, 2026 6:54 pm - The Sugar Grove Corn Boil returns July 23-26, featuring four days of family entertainment, live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and the signature sweet corn. This year's they are honoring America's 250th anniversary with patriotic themes while supporting veteran mental health initiatives.
From Villa Park to Africa: How former Peace Corps volunteer founded Bikes for Lesotho

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 27, 2026 6:00 am - Bikes for Lesotho, founded by Villa Park resident and former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Gorman, has shipped 7,000 donated bicycles to the African nation of Lesotho since 2013.
Democratic Women of DuPage County honors Pam Taylor at annual Tinker Harvey Brunch

Submitted by Democratic Women of DuPage County
May 26, 2026 11:33 pm - Democratic Women of DuPage County honored Pam Taylor with the annual Kathryn "Tinker" Harvey Leadership Award, recognizing her dedication to Democratic organizing and behind-the-scenes service in the county.
Befriend a senior in Kane and DuPage with Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly

By Cecilia Straney, Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly
May 26, 2026 10:19 pm - Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in DuPage and Kane Counties to provide companionship to adults, 70 or older who are aging alone.
Barrington UMC garden ministry growing fresh produce for local food pantries

Submitted by Barrington United Methodist Church
May 26, 2026 9:47 pm - Food pantries in Lake, Cook, Kane, and McHenry counties report persistent hunger as communities face financial strain, prompting Barrington United Methodist Church to expand their garden ministry which has produced over 290,746 pounds of vegetables for seven local food banks since inception.
Students find purpose and community impact at West Suburban Community Pantry

Submitted by Deborah Newman
May 23, 2026 12:22 am - Local high school students are making significant impacts through volunteer work at West Suburban Community Pantry. Peyton Szydlowski, newly appointed president of the Pantry's Junior Board, has been volunteering since elementary school and emphasizes the importance of helping struggling community members.
Paramount’s ‘South Pacific’ stirs memories for columnist with WWII family ties

By Dave Heun
May 20, 2026 4:56 pm - The “South Pacific” production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora had been on my calendar for more than a year. I couldn’t wait to see it — and it did not disappoint last week.
Aurora Memorial Day parade honoring Marine veteran Jim Butler

Submitted by city of Aurora
May 19, 2026 8:08 pm - Aurora Memorial Day parade on May 25 features James Butler, a Marine Corps veteran, as grand marshal. The parade includes veteran groups, military organizations, five school marching bands, the Lamplighters Barbershop Chorus, and various performance groups to entertain attendees.
Ascension Illinois event offers free health care to many not often able to receive it

By Eric Peterson and Brian Hill
May 16, 2026 3:22 pm - Ascension Illinois provided free health care services for the uninsured and underserved of the Northwest suburbs at its Medical Mission at Home event Saturday.

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