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College of DuPages Dialogue Over Distance explores reducing health disparities with community action Students and faculty from the COD Food Security Initiative plant crops at the Community Education Fuel Garden in preparation for summer and fall harvests. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 2/19/2021 12:37 PM Join College of DuPage experts this spring as they examine the intersections of prevailing health matters with local community organization leaders and health care provi...

Big Hearts of Fox Valley helping to provide winter coats to local children Big Hearts of Fox Valley recently held a coat drive to to collect new adult sized coats for older kids. Courtesy of Jennifer Mobley   Big Hearts of Fox Valley has grown way beyond their wildest dreams. It all started when the Mobley family (Minor, Jennifer, Ethan, and Nicole) first brainstormed ways to reach local families during the holiday season.   They knew firsthand that not all families had the abil...

In response to the governors annual budget address, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement:

This spring, you can make a child smile by donating an Easter basket to the Palatine Township Easter Basket Program.

Kane County Forest Preserve District offers Nurtured By Nature series     Posted2/17/2021 7:49 PM Studies show that time outdoors can relieve stress, boost your immune system, improve sleep, and contribute to overall good health. "Nurtured by Nature" is a monthly series where you can experience the healing effects of nature. Participants will incorporate gentle stretching, deep breathing and a focus on awareness during these hikes designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit.   Jo...

CASA Kane County is offering volunteers an opportunity to change a childs life for the better.

  Posted2/17/2021 6:10 PM The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale and the DuPage County NAACP will host a virtual forum for Bloomingdale Township candidates on Sunday, Feb. 28. It will begin at 1 p.m. via Zoom. This virtual event is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about the credentials and platforms of candidates running in the April 6 Consolidated Election.   • Township supervisor: Terrell Barnes and Michael D. Hovde Jr. • Town Clerk: Branka Poplonski an...

Youth can connect with nature at DuPage Forest Preserve summer camps In "Insect Investigators," STEM Camp participants will search for insects and find out what makes them tick at two camps: June 28 to July 2 camp at Waterfall Glen in Darien, or Aug. 9-13 at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Youth entering fifth or sixth grade can sign up for archery camp from July 12-16 at Camp Blackwell in Warrenville. Participants will learn...

As a center for life-long learning, Gorton Community Center has partnered with the Kick Start Pediatric Therapy Network to virtually offer a monthly series of four parenting workshops.

Lombard-based DuPage for Progress to host candidate panels Feb 24-25 Local school board candidates, from left, Kathryn Padberg, Liz Brezinski, Sarah Novey and Kermit Eby gather signatures last November. On Feb. 24-25, DuPage for Progress is hosting virtual meet-and-greets with several of the local candidates running for election on April 6. Courtesy of Sarah Campagna   Updated 2/17/2021 5:35 PM On Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 24-25, Lombard-based DuPage for Progress will host two...