Bloomingdale Lifestyle
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Wheaton man is the best giant-pumpkin grower in Illinois, but he wants a 2,000-pound gourdOct 07, 2022 5:00 am - Pumpkin grower extraordinaire Joe Adkins is having a very good year. Renowned for the giant pumpkins he grows in his Wheaton backyard, Adkins' 1,760-pound colossus took...
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Benedictine University's 'Journeys in Leadership' series to feature Scott Seiver of Tenacious DOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Scott Seiver, a Los Angeles based composer, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist and touring musician will be the next featured guest in Benedictine University's "J...
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Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and moreOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 19Oct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or tho...
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Wheaton Garden Club presents 'Fairytale Flowers' Oct. 6-7Oct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club presents "Fairytale Flowers", a standard flower show on Oct. 6-7 at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St. Floral designs, created by Whea...
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Apply now for spring 2023 College of DuPage scholarshipsOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Applications are now open for Spring 2023 College of DuPage Foundation Scholarships. The 42 scholarships offered are based on academic achievement, field of study, fina...
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Wheaton Gives Back includes winter gear drive and unloading food truckOct 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is introducing "Wheaton Gives Back," opportunities for residents to get involved. An expansion of Make a Difference Day, the n...
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October fests turn to fall colors, Halloween eventsOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of...
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Leaders & Legacies: Eudora Hull Gaylord Spalding, a pioneer for health careSep 30, 2022 1:00 am - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring ...
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Septemberfest security worker who was injured by wrong-way driver diesSep 29, 2022 1:00 am - A Hanover Park man who was struck by a wrong-way driver as he provided security during Schaumburg's Septemberfest earlier this month has died, family members said. Mike ...