Burlington Lifestyle
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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin vying to have state’s only 2nd certified forest therapy trailOct 24, 2026 10:37 am - Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin is seeking accreditation for its east-side trail to become a certified forest therapy trail, which are designed to support slow-paced, sensory-driven wellness experiences rather than physical exercise or hiking. The only other certified trail in Illinois is in Quincy.
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Owner of prominent Elgin gym had passion for fitnessOct 23, 2026 4:00 am - Mike Wolff was a human dynamo. Jacked. Full of life. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Sometimes exceedingly blunt, but also kind and, especially, caring.
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Honoring the dead with Elgin library’s ofrenda involves elements of lifeOct 22, 2026 10:16 am - Every piece of Gail Borden Public Library’s traditional ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, a Latin American holiday that honors the dead, has a symbolic meaning.
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Wheaton’s Gary United Methodist Church launches 12-week grief support groupOct 21, 2026 2:06 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering a 12-session Grief Support Group meeting Thursdays from Nov. 5 to Feb. 11, providing a safe space for sharing and finding support among others experiencing loss.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-31Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like hostas, “Gardening in the 1970s,” and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Boo bashes: Eerie eats and spooky spirits await at suburban restaurants and barsOct 13, 2026 8:40 pm - Halloween season is upon us, and suburban restaurants and bars are getting ready with frighteningly fun holiday bashes, hauntingly tasty dishes and spooky specials from now until the end of the month.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 12-24Oct 12, 2026 2:19 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like home composting, bat conservation, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.