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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.

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.

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.

Glen Ellyn Police Deputy Chief Kurt Vavra Retires After 25 Years

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

Lombard Firefighters Donate Record $7,500 to Cancer Center

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

Lombard Spooktacular Costume Contest Winners Announced

LS Hair Design celebrates creative local families and invites winners to claim their prizes

Lombard Shop-With-A-Cop Seeks Support for 28th Holiday Event

Local police officers and alumni hope to bring holiday cheer to at least 10 families

Three-Town Library Roundup: October 20–27

Programs and activities at Helen Plum, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park libraries

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Raises $70,000+ for Local Families

Community fundraiser benefits Bridge Communities and families facing homelessness in DuPage County

Lombard Firefighters Wear Pink for a Cure

Purchase a $25 T-shirt to support cancer care at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Lombard Celebrates Citizens Fire Academy Graduates

The 2026 class was recognized at the Fire Department’s October 7 open house

Three Hadley Students Named District 41 Board Representatives

Harper Kunkel, Graham Ross and Neel Shah will represent Hadley’s grade levels for the rest of the school year

Villa Park Unveils New Story Stroll at North Terrace Park 10/23

The permanent literacy walk will feature a new story each quarter

Picnic Table Sponsorship Program Invites Villa Park Support

Community park improvements near the Rotary Club Playground

Villa Park Offers Free Electronics Recycling October 17

Residents can drop off accepted electronics from 9 a.m. to noon; bring ID and limit televisions to one per visit.

Children’s Clothing Swap Comes to Villa Park October 17

Go Green ViP invites families to share gently used clothing at the library

100 Turkey Challenge Helps Villa Park Families Celebrate Thanksgiving

A $20 donation sponsors a turkey dinner for one local family

Villa Park Fire Department Hiring Firefighter/Paramedics

October 9 application deadline approaches for public-service career opportunities

Villa Park Blood Drive — October 13

Blood donation event welcomes local donors with refreshments on October 13

Guardian Corps Seeks New Winter Supplies for People Facing Homelessness

Cold-weather appeal includes clothing, food, sleeping gear, hygiene products and pet food

Villa Park Invites Neighbors to Build a Scarecrow This Fall

Pick up a starter kit beginning October 14 and submit a photo by October 22

Three-Town Library Roundup: Oct. 6–12

STEM activities, storytimes, technology help and seasonal fun in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park

Cops & Community: How Villa Park Police Are Rewriting the Rules of Public Trust

Coffee with a Cop on its namesake day

Dave Cyr Honored with Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award

Lombard Park District celebrates Cyr’s contributions to the community

Paws, Glam & Bark: Hollywood's Wildest Dog Costume Showdown Returns!

Furry stars take center stage—see which pups stole the show this year!

Villa Park's Spookiest Homes Compete for Halloween Glory — Who Will Win? 🎃

Neighbors Battle for Spookiest Home — Who Will Haunt Villa Park's Halloween Crown?

Lombard's Spookiest Showdown: Who Will Reign Supreme in the Halloween Decorating War?

A Halloween house decorating contest showcasing Halloween house decorations

Glen Ellyn's Spookiest Homes Face Off — Who Will Reign Supreme This Halloween?

Explore Halloween home displays and take part in Halloween display voting