Bloomingdale Lifestyle
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‘A thorough check is the key’: Cooler weather approaching but ticks still with usSep 28, 2025 12:00 am - Cooler days are coming but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the figurative woods when it comes to ticks, whose bites can cause serious illnesses.
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Wheaton church to host pet blessing Oct. 5Sep 24, 2025 11:14 am - All people and their pets of all kinds (stuffed animals, too!) are invited to attend the annual “Blessing of the Animals” service at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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DuPage CROP Hunger Walks to fight food insecurity at home and abroadSep 24, 2025 11:09 am - Recent executive actions and policies are pushing more families and communities into extreme poverty and hunger – around the block and around the world.
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Why do we watch birds? We all have our reasons, but the ‘Seven Pleasures of Birding’ is a good startSep 22, 2025 1:06 pm - In Jeff Reiter’s new book, “The Best of Words on Birds,” a central theme is that we should bird the way we want to, the way that feels best. Find your style and enjoy every experience.
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Downers Grove couple recognized as Lutheran Social Services True FriendSep 20, 2025 1:07 am - Former BMO executive John Rudy and wife Liz will receive True Friend Award for philanthropy and service to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
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Volunteers to repaint historic Pioneer Sholes School museum fence in St. CharlesSep 17, 2025 12:50 pm - An upcoming volunteer painting project will help spruce up the historic Pioneer Sholes School museum in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
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Dive into the Bible with Gary UMC’s ‘Disciple Fast Track’ programSep 17, 2025 12:11 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering a 24-week "Disciple Fast Track" Bible study starting Sept. 23.
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GPS speaker to offer tips on helping kids avoid addictionSep 14, 2025 3:54 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 25, the GPS Parent Series will host best-selling author Jessica Lahey for her presentation, “Engaged, Competent and Sober: Raising Addiction Resistant Kids in a Culture of Dependence.”
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GPS Parent Series in Spanish to offer tools for emotional wellness and stress reductionSep 10, 2025 11:56 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 18, B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present “Practical Tools for Well-being in Challenging Times” with clinical psychologist Erika Quezada.
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.