Bolingbrook Lifestyle
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Himalayan monk brings ancient wisdom to Chicago this AugustJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - A renowned Himalayan monk and Sanskrit scholar, Swami Vidyadhishananda, will visit Chicago in August to lead spiritual events focused on yoga, breathwork, and sacred music.
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It just works: Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza collab from Portillo’s, Lou Malnati’s surprisingly deliciousJul 22, 2025 4:23 pm - We tried the new Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s. Yep, that’s mustard on a pizza.
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Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2Jul 22, 2025 2:24 pm - Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Naperville launches Little Free PantryJul 21, 2025 11:42 am - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville launched a Little Free Pantry for those in need of free meals and snacks.
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‘Really incredible’: Zoo’s new Gorilla Conservation Center brings students and animals togetherJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a prominent new home for the King Conservation Leadership Academy. And it has “one of the best views, I think, any classroom anywhere ever will have,” a zoo leader said.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC collecting backpacks for homelessJul 15, 2025 11:29 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpacks for unhoused neighbors. Donations of new and slightly used backpacks can be donated through Thursday, July 17.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Aurora finds unacceptable amounts of lead in water sample testsJul 15, 2025 12:47 pm - Aurora has found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water in at least 10 homes out of 100 it tested earlier this year.
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The President’s Cabinet: A rocky start to a United States of AmericaJul 14, 2025 10:36 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position.