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The Literacy Connection to host ‘Boss of the Toss’ charity cornhole tournament June 13

By Megan Wheless, The Literacy Connection
Jun 03, 2026 12:03 am - The Literacy Connection will host a "Boss of the Toss" Charity Cornhole Tournament on June 13 at American Legion Post 57 in Elgin to raise funds for adult literacy programs, with team entry at $100 including food and drinks.
Summer meals campaign gets major boost with matching gift from Naperville business

Submitted by Deb Newman
Jun 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Naperville-based john greene Real Estate commits $25,000 matching donation to West Suburban Community Pantry's Summer Meals campaign, doubling donor impact to provide nutritious food for local families struggling with rising grocery costs during summer months.
Tour five Lisle area gardens at 24th annual Garden Gait

By Karen Burris, Lisle Woman’s Club
Jun 01, 2026 10:17 pm - The Lisle Woman's Club's 24th annual Garden Gait fundraiser on June 14 will showcase five residential gardens featuring native grasses, perennials, butterfly-attracting plants, and one with over 70 conifer varieties and over 20 Japanese maple types.
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.
Fox River Arts Ramble returns June 6 with art demos and live music

By Eileen Collins, Fine Line Creative Arts Center
May 29, 2026 9:45 pm - The Fox River Arts Ramble returns Saturday, June 6, as a free one-day event where attendees visit various art locations in St. Charles and Geneva to view displays and meet artists.
Cary-Grove High students awarded chamber scholarships

By Cathy Moran, Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
May 29, 2026 4:53 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce awarded two $2,000 college scholarships to Cary-Grove High School students Angel Apaez and Aria Stanton, continuing its tradition of investing over $70,000 in local youth education.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available to Roselle families at no cost

By Jason Kepler, Roselle Public Library District
May 29, 2026 3:47 pm - The Roselle Public Library District now offers Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a free program that mails high-quality books monthly to children from birth to age 5, with funding from the Roselle Public Library Foundation and Illinois state.
DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniors

By Barbara DiGuido, DuPage Women’s Club
May 29, 2026 3:24 pm - Four Wheaton High School students received scholarships from DuPage Women's Club at their May 19 spring luncheon at Glendale Lakes Country Club, with two recipients attending the ceremony.
Huntley Rotary awards scholarships to five Huntley High students

By Karen Hutchings, Huntley Rotary
May 29, 2026 2:33 pm - Five Huntley High School students received $1,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Huntley at a breakfast ceremony on April 30, recognizing achievements in STEM, medicine, leadership, and service.
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.

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