Bolingbrook Lifestyle
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Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternativeJul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
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Should suburban pet owners fear screwworm’s return? Here’s what experts sayJul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Pet owners in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to be mindful after the detection last month in Texas of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed off living tissue of warm-blooded animals.
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Leaping labs and other high-flying hounds soar at Libertyville Dog DaysJul 12, 2026 5:24 pm - The Dog Days of Summer festivities in Libertyville included a DockDogs competition.
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Swim into summer at these 10 suburban beachesJul 09, 2026 3:29 pm - Soak up the sun at one of these 10 suburban beaches featuring activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, sand volleyball, water features, slides, picnicking and more.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Fawn rescued from Fox River by Aurora Fire DepartmentJul 08, 2026 5:31 pm - A young deer that nearly drowned in the Fox River was saved Wednesday by members of the Aurora Fire Department and the city’s Animal Care and Control division.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church launches ‘Holy Grounds’ coffee ministry in AuroraJul 08, 2026 2:06 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora launches "Holy Grounds" coffee ministry on July 11-12, offering free coffee before and after worship.