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DHANVEER GILL EARNS SUPERIOR DISTINCTION IN NATIONAL STUDENT MEDIA CONTEST
West Chicago Community High School senior Dhanveer Gill received a superior distinction, the highest ranking awarded to a high school student, in editorial writing in the fall National Student Media Contest on...

ECC IS TOP OF 150 US COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR FIFTH TIME & ELIGIBLE FOR 2025 $1 MILLION ASPEN PRIZE
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Elgin Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the 2025 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year ...

TAKE EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT'S URBAN STREAM RESEARCH CENTER NOV. 18 & 19
See how Forest Preserve District of DuPage County ecologists are raising freshwater mussels, federally endangered Hine’s emerald dragonflies, and other aquatic animals during special behind-the-scenes tours of the Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on ...

COMMUNITY ASKED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ASSISTING AT-RISK VETERANS
West Chicago Elementary School District 33, in partnership with the City of West Chicago, the West Chicago Public Library District, and the West Chicago Park District, is organizing a special community drive to provide support for at-risk Veterans and their families in the surrounding region...

BOB BERLIN TO PRESENT PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ON NOV 16
Cantigny, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, invites the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Thursday, November 16, at 7 pm. DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin will present an update on public safety and discuss the county's restorative justice...

VETERANS DAY BEER TASTING TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT VETS
Those who have always wanted to “pay it forward” on Veterans Day will get their chance this year at the First Division Museum at Cantigny. The museum is hosting “Brew it Forward” on Saturday, November 11. Hours for this popular beer tasting event, first held in 2017, are 1 to 4 pm. Proceeds benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton...

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY COME TO LIFE AT WEST CHICAGO
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 23-24 theatrical season with the classic story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This spectacle is based on the novel by Roald Dahl. It tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he journeys to visit the famed Wonka Chocolate Factory. Along the way, Charlie meets ...

SHATTER THE SILENCE, STOP THE VIOLENCE: ECC HOSTING AWARENESS RALLY ON OCTOBER 26TH
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Elgin Community College’s Office of Student Life is partnering with the Community Crisis Center to bring Detective Nicole Krupp, Kane County Sheriff’s Office, as the keynote speaker for a Domestic Violence Awareness Rally on Thursday, October 26, from 7 to 8 pm. in the ...

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT SEEKS INPUT ON MAPLE MEADOWS GOLF PRESERVE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting an open house featuring golf course architect Greg Martin on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at Maple Meadows Golf Preserve, 272 Addison Road in Wood Dale, to present a proposed improvement plan for the ...

NEELA MYERS NAMED SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
West Chicago Community High School has selected Neela Myers of West Chicago as Student of the Month for September 2023. Myers was selected by her teachers who said, “I met Neela in Honors Geometry her freshman year during remote learning. It was a tough way to start high school but she excelled and showed a high level of resiliency ...

WILL MIDDLE EAST TENSION PUSH RATES HIGHER? Fisch Financial Commentary
Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.34%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.74%. The Nasdaq Composite index was flat (+0.06%) for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 1.95%...

PROGRAM WILL EXAMINE DISTRUST IN ELECTIONS
Cantigny, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, invites the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Thursday, October 12, at 7 pm. Guest speaker David Hiller will discuss a recent report about distrust in the election process...

CANTIGNY FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 13-15
The Cantigny Fall Festival, one of the park’s most popular annual events, is expanding this year, adding Friday and Saturday night food and entertainment, plus a second full day of outdoor family fun. Formerly a one-day event, Cantigny’s signature autumn celebration will span...

HELP PREVENT A SUICIDE
During Suicide Prevention Month, Rosecrance is highlighting a high-risk group that is often hesitant to seek help: Veterans. The veteran suicide rate decreased significantly in 2019 and 2020, but it is still 57% higher among veterans than...

COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2024 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Principal, Dr. Will Dwyer, of West Chicago community High School announced that Neela Myers has been named a commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from...

WILL FED RAISE INTEREST RATES? - FISCH FINANCIAL
Concerns that the Fed may raise interest rates soured investor sentiment,sending stocks lower in a holiday-shortened trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.75%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 1.29%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 1.93% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN: BIG CHANGES FOR EMPLOYERS
Our friends at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. have created a detailed summary of the most significant employment-related legislation recently enacted in Illinois. The piece is co-authored by Member of the Firm, Peter Steinmeyer, and Associate Carolyn Boucek....

DAVE ERICKSON OF ST. ANDREW'S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB RECOGNIZED AS SENIOR MASTER
Golf has been in the bloodstream of Dave Erickson since the day he was born. Growing up with a golf course as his backyard, the only thing he knew from the time he was born was golf. It comes as no surprise then, that Erickson made his career in the golf industry, and on Monday, August 28, he will be honored as an Illinois PGA Senior Master, recognizing his...

WEGO DRAMA PRESENTS A MONSTER CALLS
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 23-24 theatrical season with the direct from London premiere of A Monster Calls. This powerful production is based on the novel by Patrick Ness. It tells the story of Conor O’Malley as he faces remarkable problems, one being the appearance of a monster ...

SUSAN EISENHOWER TO SPEAK ON SEPTEMBER 14
All are welcome to the free program inside the Cantigny Visitors Center, which will also stream online. Registration for both in-person and Zoom viewers is required at FDMuseum.org. For those attending in person, parking is complimentary. Eisenhower’s acclaimed book, published in 2020, is a retrospective of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime and...

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP PRESENTS MINI-GOLF OUTING
The Young Professionals Group presents, "Green & Greet Par-Tee" at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Course in Carol Stream on Thursday, September 21st with a 5:30 PM Shotgun Start. Be sure to make time for this exciting and fun event! This event is open to both Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce members and non-members alike to network, enjoy refreshments, have fun...

MARKET INSIGHTS FROM FISCH FINANCIAL
Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.21%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.11%. The Nasdaq Composite index backtracked 2.59% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed...

WEGO DRAMA START THE YEAR WITH LAUGHS
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School kicks off the 23-24 theatrical season with their New Directors Showcase: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis. This hysterical comedy brings to life the classic fairy tales in a new and revised way. It is a very face-paced and clever farce. It is a great way to start ...

MARKET INSIGHTS FROM FISCH FINANCIAL
Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury's announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the federal government’s debt rating...

CHAMBER LUNCHEON SUPPORTS HUNGER ACTION MONTH
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is among 13 chambers of commerce participating in a Hunger Action Luncheon at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, August 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to promote local food pantries heading into Hunger Action ...

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