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Synapse House Receives $10,000 Grant to Expand Job Training in Downers Grove

Downers Grove nonprofit Synapse House has received a $10,000 Illinois Charitable Trust grant to develop career training for people after brain injury or stroke.

Villa Park Natural Park Name Reveal and Ribbon Cutting October 29

Residents invited to celebrate a new park sign and share ideas for a nature-focused green space

Glen Ellyn Pumpkin Smash Turns Halloween Leftovers Into Compost

Free November 7 pumpkin composting event welcomes all ages at Village Green Park

Don’t Toss Them, Smash Them! Villa Park Pumpkin Smash November 7

Go Green Villa Park invites residents to turn leftover Halloween pumpkins into compost instead of landfill waste

Winter 2027 Playbook Now Available in Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn Park District announces programs and November registration dates

Last Chance to Give: Lombard Socktober Donation Drive Ends November 2

Lombard Junior Women's Club collects new youth and adult socks through November 2 at Helen Plum Library, Madison Meadows Athletic Center and Sunset Knoll Recreation Center.

Five-School Sports Roundup: October 27–November 3, 2026

Five-school high school sports: football playoffs and comeback wins, Montini's cross-country and volleyball championships, Mina Kim's state tennis berth, Willowbrook's conference runners-up, and soccer and volleyball postseason.

Revolutionary War Uniforms Take Center Stage in Glen Ellyn

Living history program explores Continental Army clothing and Hamilton’s artillery

Three-Town Village Meetings: October 27–November 3, 2026

Village meetings in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park, October 27–November 3, including commission schedules and a cancellation.

Glen Ellyn Train Station Project Heads to Village Board October 26

Zoning and appearance approvals on the agenda; special budget workshop begins at 6 p.m.

Glen Ellyn Zoning Code Update Moves Toward Public Review

Proposed zoning districts, lot requirements and commercial building rules expected in November draft

Villa Park Police Deputy Chiefs Graduate from Northwestern Program

James Svara and Jose Pagan complete executive management education

Lombard Park District’s Pumpkin Smash Returns November 7

Give your Halloween pumpkins a greener goodbye at this free community composting event.

DuPagePads Breakfast in Glen Ellyn to Inspire Community

24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast supports housing solutions on November 4

Glen Ellyn Police Deputy Chief Kurt Vavra Retires After 25 Years

Community honors Deputy Chief Vavra’s 25 years of dedicated service

Senior Cat Adoption in Lombard: Meet Sweet Sophie

Cat Guardians hopes this loving eight-year-old tabby will find a forever home

Don't Forget to Fall Back! Clocks Change Halloween Night

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026

Lombard Christmas Mart Returns Saturday, November 7

Churches and the historical museum host local vendors, with lunch and pies available at First Church of Lombard

Villa Park VFW Scholarship Contests: October 31 Deadline

Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen invite local students to reflect on lessons learned from veterans

Lombard Junior Women’s Club November General Meeting Set for Nov. 4

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. at York Township before the 7 p.m. meeting

Halloween Bingo at Villa Park Women’s Club Meeting October 27

Meet local women, enjoy Halloween Bingo and support the club’s Saffron Dine & Donate

Lombard Firefighters Donate Record $7,500 to Cancer Center

Annual Pink T-Shirt Fundraiser reaches $48,362 in total giving

Lake Foxcroft Park Reopens After Major Glen Ellyn Renovation

Lake Foxcroft Park reopens in Glen Ellyn with a new playground, loop path, shelter, fishing access and outdoor fitness stations.

Lombard Village Hall Will Not Be a Nov. 3 Polling Place

DuPage County voters can use any open Election Day site through Vote Anywhere

Community Planning Month Highlights Villa Park's Growth

Villa Park development, new businesses and community investments from 2024 to 2026

Wings and Talons Raptor Show Brings Birds of Prey to Glen Ellyn

An all-ages raptor education experience with live birds on November 1

Villa Park Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for October 31, 2026

Official Halloween hours run 3–8 p.m. with safety tips for families, drivers and homeowners

Weekend Planner Guide: October 23–25 in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park

Halloween festivals, craft fairs, family fun and all five schools in the IHSA football playoffs

Villa Park Opens Monthly Evening with the Village Board

Residents invited to connect with elected officials beginning October 26

Lombard Veterinary Hospital Invites Teens to Explore Veterinary Careers

Hands-on veterinary career exploration for ages 14–20 on October 22