Bolingbrook Lifestyle
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By the numbers: Chicago suburbs listed among 250 elite towns by U.S. News & World ReportMay 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Several Chicago suburbs earned their place among U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26.
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What’s the dog got? It’s baby animal season — how to protect critters and stay saneMay 19, 2025 7:03 pm - A look inside DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center as they care for injured animals, plus tips on preventing backyard triage.
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‘Vivid Creatures’ exhibition inspires connection to nature at Morton ArboretumMay 16, 2025 4:36 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s new “Vivid Creatures” sculpture exhibit brings colorful, playful — and large — creatures all the way from Portland, Oregon.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host ‘Disagreeing Better’ workshopMay 14, 2025 12:41 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a workshop on Saturday, May 17, aimed at offering tools for having productive conversations with those who hold different viewpoints.
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Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’May 11, 2025 7:39 am - Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.
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Double the impact: Petals for Pets offers great plants for a great causeMay 07, 2025 1:48 pm - Help cats and dogs in need while planning your garden and landscaping with West Suburban Humane Society’s annual Petals for Pets. Set for noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9,...
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Aurora church joins in 24 hours of prayerMay 07, 2025 1:19 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora was among suburban faith organizations celebrating “Prayer on the 100th” Wednesday and Thursday, April 30-May 1.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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‘You have got to start stocking up:’ Naperville pharmacy owner recalls beginning of COVID-19 pandemicMay 01, 2025 4:25 pm - The owner of Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville recalls the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: Stocking up on masks, runs on toilet paper and documenting history in the making.
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Despite pause on new biking funds, area projects keep rollingApr 28, 2025 11:37 am - Due to the potential impact of executive orders on biking infrastructure projects, six northeastern Illinois counties are developing separate safety action plans aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.