Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Watch: Forest preserve finds creative way to show life cycle of 17-year cicadaMay 03, 2024 8:59 am - If you’re curious about the life cycle of a 17-year cicada, the DuPage County Forest Preserve District has found a great way to illustrate what we’re going to see soon. ...
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Easter Sunday (Take 2)May 01, 2024 12:47 pm - This weekend, Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Because the Orthodox Church bases its observance of Easter on the ancient ...
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‘Friendship set to music’: Arlington Heights square dance club turns 75Apr 30, 2024 5:32 pm - Seventy-five years and counting. The Arlington Squares Square Dancing Club welcomes enthusiasts from kids to seniors, and from newcomers to veteran dancers.
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Pump up your tires — May is National Bike MonthApr 30, 2024 6:00 am - National Bike Month launches May 1, and with it plenty of opportunities to shake the dust off your bike.
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Building bridges with strangersApr 28, 2024 10:48 pm - Walking through the medieval town of Luzern has become a daily ritual. My wife and I are averaging five miles a day taking in all the fascinating sights. On one such rece...
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West Suburban Humane Society to host Barkapalooza Sept. 29Apr 26, 2024 10:09 pm - Approximately 6.3 million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters annually; 15% (920,000) are euthanized each year. The West Suburban Humane Society is a volunteer-based, no-ki...
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Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideasApr 24, 2024 9:39 am - Mother’s Day is Sunday! If you don’t have plans yet, you still might be able to make reservations or order carryout from some suburban restaurants. Don’t delay as the clock is ticking.
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St. Thomas the Apostle schedules special liturgy May 13 for those struggling in mind, body, spiritApr 23, 2024 11:13 pm - Anyone living with illness in mind, body or spirit and those who care about them are invited to attend a special liturgy celebrating St. Dymphna at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13...
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How an Aurora teacher is giving students a sense of belongingApr 23, 2024 6:00 am - Rachael Mahmood, one of 15 finalists for 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, teaches her fifth grade students at Georgetown Elementary in Aurora to embrace their identity as their greatest strength.
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Naperville Park District asks visitors to help protect wildlife in the parksApr 22, 2024 5:47 pm - As signs of spring appear in the woodlands and in the parks, the Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to be aware of the needs of birds and other wildlife that...