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‘An activist and a changemaker’: Buffalo Grove resident receives award from Arlington Heights church for LGBTQ+ advocacy

Submitted by Cynthia Greenwood
Apr 29, 2026 6:32 pm - Carolyn Pinta, a champion for the LGBTQ+ community in the Northwest suburbs, has been given the Heart of a Lion Achievement Award from Southminster Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights.
Aurora Lions offer free monthly eye screening for kids

Submitted by Al Benson
Apr 29, 2026 12:09 pm - Aurora Lions Club offers free vision screenings for children aged 6 months to 6 years on the third Saturday of each month at Santori Aurora Public Library, with no registration required
Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new trees

By Colleen Otte, The Morton Arboretum
Apr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
Rooted in service: Volunteers help Lake County Forest Preserves thrive

Kim Mikus
Apr 27, 2026 10:59 am - April is Volunteer Month, but in Lake County’s forest preserves, the contributions of volunteers are visible year-round.
Hanover Township honors winners of Community Service Awards

Submitted by Hanover Township
Apr 27, 2026 10:19 am - Winners and nominees were honored at the Supervisor’s Community Service Awards Dinner at the Hanover Township Senior Center on Thursday.
Oak Brook Park District participates in annual River Sweep effort

By Amanda Woods, Oak Brook Park District
Apr 26, 2026 2:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District participated in the annual River Sweep environmental cleanup on April 18, organized by The Conservation Foundation across DuPage and Will counties.
Schaumburg honors community’s top volunteers of the past year

By Eric Peterson
Apr 22, 2026 5:29 pm - For the 38th year, the village of Schaumburg recognized the unsung and unpaid heroes applying their skills to making the community a better place for all at the Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon at Maggiano’s Wednesday.
A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie Path

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Apr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
Elgin to honor preservation efforts at Mayor’s Awards May 5

Submitted by City of Elgin
Apr 21, 2026 8:27 pm - The Elgin Heritage Commission will present Mayor's Awards for Preservation on May 5 at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, recognizing nine recipients for their efforts to preserve the city's historic architecture and cultural resources.
Garfield Farm Museum to honor environmental and historic preservation leaders at 35th annual awards dinner

By Jerome Johnson, Garfield Farm Museum
Apr 21, 2026 1:07 am - Garfield Farm Museum will hold its 35th annual awards dinner on May 8 to celebrate 49 years and honor contributors to historic and environmental preservation.

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