Shaw Local News Network

Illinois Wesleyan University’s dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 885 students from 31 states and 23 countries.

The Oregon Church of God Mission Committee hosted a Love Drive to collect cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, and paper products to be donated to Lifeline in Oregon and Loaves & Fishes in Mt. Morris.

The CGH Health Foundation partnered with the Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball program for the inaugural “Hoops for Heart” event Jan. 22 at the Erie High School gym.

PACT is holding auditions for “Clue the Musical” on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Polo Area Community Theatre.

The Glen Ellyn Park District invites teens (ages 15+) through seniors to explore seasonal employment opportunities at the Summer Job Fair from 3–5 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave. in Glen Ellyn

Celebrated as the “First Daughter of Soul,” Hathaway is an accomplished singer-songwriter and music producer following in the footsteps of her father, the legendary musician Donny Hathaway.

Lyons Township High School’s pom poms team has made program history, earning its first state trophy with a second place finish in the 3A Division at the IHSA Competitive Dance state finals

The Lombard Historical Society will hold a floral bouquet workshop with Esotarium Florals to celebrate Women’s History Month on from 7 to 9 p.m. March 12

The Forest Preserve District of Will County‘s Trail Club February walk will be Thursday at Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon.

Two significant donations were presented at the Feb. 17 Glen Ellyn Park District board meeting in support of the Downtown Community Park and the district’s scholarship program.

The Downers Grove Park District invites adults ages 55 and older to attend the Golden Years Expo from noon to 3 p.m. March 6 at the Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road in Downers Grove

A new 45-minute documentary celebrating the history, culture and modern identity of La Grange will premiere in a theatrical event at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the La Grange Theatre

Enjoy The Bard Among the Bark from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, March 1-April 30, at Plum Creek Nature Center:

The harpsichord will be featured in the Baroque music performed at the Feb. 27 concert in Elgin.

Sample a variety of wines and cheese at participating downtown Wheaton businesses Saturday, Feb. 28.