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District 30 Toastmasters

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District 30 Toastmasters is a dynamic professional development community serving individuals and organizations across northern Illinois through a network of local clubs that meet both in person and online. As part of the global Toastmasters International organization, District 30 empowers people to build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Members don’t just study communication and leadership concepts—they actively practice them through structured meetings, real-time feedback, and leadership opportunities that mirror real-world challenges. From first-time speakers finding their voice to experienced professionals refining their executive presence, District 30 provides a space where growth is both intentional and measurable. Beyond individual development, District 30 fosters strong community connections. Its clubs create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and relationship-building across communities, industries, and backgrounds. District-wide events, including training sessions, speech contests, and the annual conference, bring members together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and expand their impact. District 30 also strengthens the broader community by equipping individuals with skills that translate directly into the workplace and civic life. Members become more effective leaders, clearer communicators, and more engaged contributors within their organizations and communities. At its core, District 30 Toastmasters is about transformation—helping individuals move from hesitation to confidence, from ideas to action, and from potential to purposeful leadership. Membership is open to adults 18 and older. Youth Leadership programs are periodically offered for those under 18.

Cook County

Cook

Schaumburg

Illinois

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District...

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Get ready for side-splitting laughter when <a href="http://www.oakton.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oakton Community College</a>'s student improvisation group, OMG Improv, takes the stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Studio One, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Frequent performers at some of Chicago's most popular comedy venues, OMG Improv will base skits on suggestions from the audience. David Nadolski, a Second City Conservatory graduate, founded the troupe in 2011. "Improv is one of the hardest forms of entertainment, as performers have to make up a comedic scene on the spot," said Nadolski. "However, audiences will be thoroughly entertained by our group's energy and creativity."General admission is $10. Purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.oakton.edu/about/thearts/performing_arts_center/tickets/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.oakton.edu/tickets</a> or call 847-635-1900.

Get ready for side-splitting laughter when <a href="http://www.oakton.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oakton Community College</a>’s student improvisation group, OMG Improv, takes the stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Studio One, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.

Frequent performers at some of Chicago’s most popular comedy venues, OMG Improv will base skits on suggestions from the audience. David Nadolski, a Second City Conservatory graduate, founded the troupe in 2011. “Improv is one of the hardest forms of entertainment, as performers have to make up a comedic scene on the spot,” said Nadolski. “However, audiences will be thoroughly entertained by our group’s energy and creativity.”

General admission is $10. Purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.oakton.edu/about/thearts/performing_arts_center/tickets/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.oakton.edu/tickets</a> or call 847-635-1900.

Oakton's student improvisation group will perform comedy skits at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3.