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Through both its Community Foundation’s Discretionary Grantmaking and Youth Engagement in Philanthropy programs, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 41 grants on July 11 totaling more than $615,000 to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life for Fox Valley residents.

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North Central College’s Division III-winning Cardinals football team was among the various NCAA champions welcomed to the White House June 12 for College Athlete Day.

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At its annual Community Service Grants Award Luncheon on June 1, the Rotary Club of Naperville awarded $175,000 to 36 nonprofit organizations that provide community support and basic humanitarian needs.

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On April 23 Naper Settlement opened its new Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center, which showcases Naperville’s agricultural history while connecting it to the farming story of the region and the nation.

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The DuPage Children’s Museum’s March 23 story time featured local author Elizabeth Nielsen, who read her book, ‘Udder Chaos: Amusing Adventures With Farm Animals.’

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The College of DuPage Foundation hosted its “For the Love of Warhol: A Night at Studio 54” gala February 18 at Esplanade Lakes in Downers Grove. The benefit drew more than 330 attendees and raised nearly $200,000 to support future exhibitions, including this summer’s Warhol exhibit at the McAninch Arts Center and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, running June 3 through September 10.

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With funds raised by the 2022 Holiday Parade of Lights, the Rotary Club of Naperville awarded more than $70,000 to 13 local nonprofits February 9.

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SO TRU The ribbon-cutting for Tru by Hilton (1809 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville) took place December 15. Tru is a new, more affordable concept from the hotel chain, offering a contemporary vibe as well as a free hot breakfast, business center, indoor pool, and gym.

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NaperVoice, Naperville’s new philanthropic choir of professional and volunteer singers under the direction of Philip Spencer, performed its inaugural concert, “Gather in Gratitude,” November 20 at Grace United Methodist Church. Violinist Mina Chang, a junior at Benet Academy, accompanied the group. The concert raised funds for the choir’s first designated charity, Feed My Starving Children.

Signs of the Times

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More than 2,000 runners participated in the 10th annual Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon & 5K on October 16.

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Fall Highlights

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Pique Your Interest

Highlights of people, places, and scenes around the area Photos courtesy of Chad Pedigo/DuPagePads…
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