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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and more

Daily Herald staff report
Apr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
Are you struggling with FOBO?

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Apr 15, 2026 9:09 am - First there was FOMO (fear of missing out), then JOMO (joy of missing out), and now FOBO (fear of becoming obsolete). All three conditions are real and can impact behaviors and mental health in both the workplace and at home.
‘Tiny harbingers of spring’ near end of their annual pilgrimage back to suburbs

By Jake Griffin
Apr 14, 2026 6:15 pm - One of the smaller “harbingers of spring” are expected to return to suburban backyards this week as hummingbirds continue their annual migration north after wintering in Latin America.
Home & garden calendar, April 14-25

Daily Herald report
Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
Home & garden calendar, April 7-18

Apr 07, 2026 4:16 pm - Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.
Religious leaders gather at ISKCON Temple for monthly interfaith collaboration

Submitted by Mahesh Chintakunta
Apr 05, 2026 9:17 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and ISKCON Naperville hosted the monthly Naperville Interfaith Leaders' Association meeting in March, bringing together leaders from 11 different faith traditions to promote dialogue and community understanding.
Easter 1912: The birth of a timeless hymn that would comfort millions

By the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, Special to the Daily Herald
Apr 01, 2026 3:30 pm - Austin Miles wrote the hymn "In the Garden" in 1912 after his publisher requested a song bringing hope to the hopeless. He found inspiration reading John 20, where he envisioned Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Christ at the empty tomb.
Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church announces Holy Week and Easter worship

By Cheryl Marshall, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Mar 25, 2026 11:34 am - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville will hold Holy Week services from Palm Sunday March 28-29 through Easter Sunday April 5, with several liturgies livestreamed.
How recent weather swings might impact Chicago-area spring blooms

Submitted by Morton Arboretum
Mar 24, 2026 7:18 pm - Historical records indicate that, on average, peak spring blooms in the Chicago region can be expected to occur around mid-April to May, according to Morton Arboretum experts.

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