Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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‘I try not to cry’: Mount Prospect man among buglers in nationwide Memorial Day ceremonyMay 21, 2026 5:42 pm - Each Memorial Day, Taps for Veterans hosts an annual remembrance for fallen service members called Taps Across America. It is a time when musicians play “Taps” at 3 p.m. wherever they happen to be on Memorial Day. Since 2020, 83-year-old Mount Prospect resident Ron Vlcek has raised a bugle to his lips and sounded the mournful notes.
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Rosemont summer concerts kick off with tighter securityMay 20, 2026 2:14 pm - Rosemont’s free summer concert series “Rockin’ in the Park” returns Sunday, May 24, with enhanced security measures, including magnetometers at entry points.
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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.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.
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Fresh finds: A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 11, 2026 11:39 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Mount Prospect woman with rare disorder pins hopes on surgery abroadMay 10, 2026 8:45 pm - Katie Kenoe, a pediatric nurse from Mount Prospect, has been largely bed-bound for two years. A GoFundMe campaign was started in hopes of funding spinal fusion surgery in Barcelona her family hopes will extend her ability to walk.
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A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trendsMay 10, 2026 7:48 am - Healthy Beginnings run by the Cook County Department of Public Health gives moms “confidence” in caring for their infants, client says.