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Lombard’s Beacon Hill awards scholarships to 11 team membersJun 27, 2026 12:52 am - Beacon Hill Senior Living Community awarded $5,000 educational scholarships to 11 team members through the Lifespace Foundation, supporting their pursuit of college degrees or vocational programs starting this fall.
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Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship available for single parents pursuing lawJun 26, 2026 10:47 pm - The Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to single parents pursuing undergraduate or law degrees who have been affected by or advocate against domestic violence. Applications are due Aug. 1.
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Help Warrenville blood drive reach their goal of 36 donorsJun 25, 2026 9:40 pm - The Warrenville VFW Post, Knights of Columbus, and Lions Club are hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, June 27. They need 36 donors to reach their goal.
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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Lisle Heritage Society hosts annual 4th of July ice cream socialJun 25, 2026 4:15 pm - The Lisle Heritage Society will host its annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social on July 4 at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, featuring free ice cream, music by the Lisle Community Band, and food for purchase.
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A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteranJun 25, 2026 9:43 am - World War II veteran Clarence Placek celebrated his 99th birthday at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights surrounded by family, friends and the mayor.
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Prospect High student receives Congressional honorJun 24, 2026 11:00 am - A 17-year-old Prospect High School senior received a 2026 Congressional Award Gold Medal at this year’s Gold Medal Summit, held June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
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Gary UMC youth volunteers repair homes in AppalachiaJun 23, 2026 10:17 pm - Volunteers from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton traveled to Kentucky this summer to participate in the Appalachia Service Project, helping repair homes for low-income families in rural Central Appalachia by building stairs, fixing roofs, and constructing decks.
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‘Opportunity to live more productive lives’: We Grow Dreams provides jobs for people with disabilitiesJun 23, 2026 3:32 pm - We Grow Dreams in West Chicago is a greenhouse and nursery center that provides work for intellectually and physically disabled people.
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Former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper leads environmental education program in Rolling MeadowsJun 23, 2026 10:59 am - A former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper has spearheaded an environmental education series through the Rolling Meadows Park District.
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