Bolingbrook Lifestyle
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Miniature horses brighten day, provide therapy for Marklund students and clientsMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Four miniature horses strolled the hallways of Marklund Day School and Marklund Philip Center recently, bringing looks of surprise and smiles to those they met. During t...
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Special-needs families invited to 'welcoming' carnival in AuroraMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Heading to a local carnival or amusement park can be daunting for families that have children with special needs. A well-planned outing can be cut short from sensory ov...
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Aurora's farmers market focusing on nutrition needs of poor, minoritiesMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Bolstered by a $100,000 federal grant, Aurora plans to educate low-income and minority residents about the value of the city's farmers markets. The city council accepted...
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Limited tickets available for 'A Taste That Matters' benefit for Northern Illinois Food BankMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - In its fifth year, "A Taste That Matters: A Culinary Event," presented by Jewel-Osco, offers an evening filled with delectable dishes from more than 30 area chefs and re...
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DuPage Convalescent Center receives $2 million pledgeMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - A retired DuPage County judge is pledging to donate $2 million to help the county's convalescent center. Ken Moy of Hinsdale announced his planned contribution to the Du...
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike presented by Village Theatre GuildMay 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Family: you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. Just ask Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Playwright Christopher Durang shows that all's fair i...
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Aurora Noon Lions host picnic, fishing clinic for deaf and hearing-impaired studentsMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - At the 17th annual picnic May 6, Aurora Noon Lions Club members received an appreciation award on behalf of deaf and hearing-impaired students from East and West Aurora ...
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Geneva man with special needs named Marklund's Volunteer of the YearMay 07, 2016 1:00 am - Geneva resident Evan Clark, a volunteer at Marklund in Geneva, took home the Marklund 2015 Volunteer of the Year award in honor of his dedication to the organization and...
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Study: Friendship more powerful than morphineMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - Friends are good for the soul and for your health. In fact, a new study shows they can even ward off pain better than morphine. Based on the theory that social interacti...
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Chicago Sinfonietta announces new season for Naperville, ChicagoMay 04, 2016 12:01 am - The Chicago Sinfonietta has announced its 2016-17 season, which includes a number of guest artists and ensembles. This marks the sixth season under the music directorsh...