Carol Stream Lifestyle
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Specialized program helps people with autism learn to driveJun 01, 2026 1:32 pm - A specialized driving rehabilitation program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is helping teens and young adults on the autism spectrum learn safe driving skills and gain independence behind-the-wheel.
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How DuPage County plans to fight rat invasion near BensenvilleJun 01, 2026 12:16 pm - DuPage County officials have taken the latest step in their fight against a rat invasion in an unincorporated neighborhood near Bensenville.
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The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicineMay 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
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Wheaton’s St. Matthew UCC launches Pride Month with Chicago band The ManyMay 27, 2026 12:40 pm - St. Matthew United Church of Christ in Wheaton celebrates Pride Month with a special worship service featuring Chicago group The Many on June 7, followed by participation in "Pride in the Park" on June 13, promoting messages of love, inclusion, and resistance to division.
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Students ‘step up’ at Gary UMC in WheatonMay 26, 2026 6:01 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will hold a "step up" ceremony on May 31 during worship where students advance to the next grade and high school graduates receive "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" books signed by congregants and handmade afghans.
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Home & garden calendar, May 26 to June 6May 26, 2026 3:35 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like herb gardens, edible fruit, and more. Also lists of nature walks, plant sales, garden walks, and workshops.
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3 suburban spellers test mettle at 101st Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 26, 2026 10:45 am - Three suburban contestants, two of them veterans, are representing their respective counties at this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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‘Walking With Giants’ exhibition to bring larger-than-life art to COD campusMay 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Artists are working to paint silhouette sculptures that will be part of the upcoming “Walking With Giants” exhibition at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts historic display including founding mayor’s top hatMay 20, 2026 1:22 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton displays historic artifacts from 1853-1929 during Preservation Month, May 24-31, including photos, bulletins, and Elbert Gary's top hat.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-30May 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing edible fruit trees in the Midwest, herb gardens and more. Also, list of plant sales, garden walks, and nature walks.