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Adler Arts Center announces its 2021 summer camp programs Campers strike a pose before their ukulele concert at Camp Adler. Courtesy of the Adler Arts Center   Updated 2/8/2021 2:29 PM The Adler Arts Center has announced open registration for its day camps and Junior Counselor program. Campers participate in an array of creative fine arts classes and spend time playing outdoor camp games that encourage community and nurture young friendships. Registration begins March 2.   Camp ...

St. Charles Business Alliance to host St. Charles Restaurant Week Feb. 22-26 As part of St. Charles Restaurant Week, the St. Charles Business Alliance is offering the chance to win gift cards to St. Charles restaurants by submitting a copy of a receipt from a participating restaurant dated between Feb. 22-26. Courtesy of St. Charles Business Alliance   Posted2/8/2021 4:44 PM The St. Charles Business Alliance is proud to announce the return of St. Charles Restaurant Week which wil...

  Posted2/8/2021 4:29 PM The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education on Monday will recognize the essential role of school counselors during a year in which they were challenged to find new ways to support students amidst a global pandemic and remote learning. National School Counseling Week, held this year from Feb. 1-5, is organized by the American School Counselor Association to highlight the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve academic success and prepa...

Northern Kane County Chamber recognizes inspiring community businesses Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce president Melissa Hernandez, left, and chair Tiffanie Young recognized inspiring members during the annual meeting, held online this year. Courtesy of Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce   Updated 2/8/2021 3:08 PM The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the recipients of its 2020 Awards of Excellence. The individuals, businesses and nonprofi...

Roselles Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes new senior pastor The Rev. Jonathan Petzold is the new senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle. Courtesy of Trinity Lutheran   Updated 2/8/2021 2:43 PM On Jan. 10, the Rev. Jonathan Petzold was installed as the new senior pastor during worship at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 405 Rush St. in Roselle. Pastor Petzold, a graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, is transferrin...

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Glenbard Parent Series has selected the riveting "Educated: A Memoir" by best-selling author Tara Westover as its second semester Community-Wide Read. Glenbard Parent Series, in partnership with the College of DuPage, will host Westover in an evening webinar.

Bloomingdale Park District commissioner named chairman of Statewide Parks Association Mike Vogl, Bloomingdale Park District Commissioner and Illinois Association of Park Districts chairman. Courtesy of Jennifer Hyde   Updated 2/8/2021 4:46 PM Mike Vogl, a commissioner with the Bloomingdale Park District, was recently elected chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts board of trustees. Vogl was appointed as the associations sergeant-at-arms in 2016 and was elected to ...

League of Women Voters of Wheaton looks at history of Fair Housing in DuPage County "The Past, Present, and HOPEful Future of Fair Housing in DuPage" flyer, made by Mary Pritchard. Courtesy of Mary Pritchard   Evelyn Sanguinetti is the executive director of HOPE Fair Housing Center in Wheaton. Rick West | Staff Photographer, 2020   Updated 2/8/2021 4:23 PM The League of Women Voters of Wheaton and the Robert McCormick House at Cantigny Park are inviting the community to a vi...

Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through nature "Kayak for Conservation: Leveling Up Community Science on the Chicago River" is one of dozens of workshops and sessions offered at the 2021 Wild Things Conference Feb. 19-28. Daily Herald file photo   Updated 2/8/2021 10:31 PM The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of the Chicago regi...

Love is the theme for Highland Park Art Stroll "Swan in Flight," a painting by Susan Anne Russell, will be on display during the Art Stroll in Highland Park. Courtesy of Ken Jones     Updated 2/9/2021 11:36 AM The Art Stroll in Highland Park will be held this year from Feb. 12 to April 2. The Art Center of Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, will be organizing the event and using storefront spaces to showcase local and established artists. Susan Anne Russell, an es...