Lisle Submitted Content
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Protect local habitats: Don’t dump pumpkins in forest preservesOct 30, 2025 12:13 am - Pumpkins discarded in forest preserves can smother native plants and harm local habitats by introducing non-native species and altering soil conditions.
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Join in Pumpkin Smash events around the suburbsOct 30, 2025 12:08 am - The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to compost jack-o-lanterns and divert them from landfills by providing drop-off locations.
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Navigate your health coverage: DuPage County Health Department offers enrollment assistanceOct 29, 2025 6:23 pm - Open Enrollment for 2026 Marketplace health coverage through Get Covered Illinois begins Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. This is the time of year to explore your eligibility for health insurance benefits and find the coverage that is best for you and your family.
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American Legion Post 43 donates to local school marching bandsOct 28, 2025 8:42 pm - The American Legion Post 43 Naperville has donated $500 to each of the six Naperville-area high school marching bands.
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DuPage honors school leaders during National Principals MonthOct 27, 2025 11:56 pm - The DuPage Regional Office of Education celebrates National Principals Month in October, recognizing the vital role of principals in shaping school culture and student success.
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Learn about an early DuPage County settler at Lisle Heritage Society programOct 21, 2025 7:55 pm - Kate Gingold wrote a book titled "Ruth by Lake and Prairie" on Ruth Eliza Murray, Joseph Naper’s niece.
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DuPage County GIS Division receives Pollinator Protector of the Year AwardOct 21, 2025 7:28 pm - The GIS Division of DuPage County created a Pollinator Habitat Map to provide a landscape-scale view of pollinator habitat in the county, helping conserve native bees and butterflies.
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Naperville event highlights local food systems and sustainabilityOct 21, 2025 4:21 pm - Join The Conservation Foundation, North Central College, and activist and forager Robin Greenfield for “Strengthening Local Food Systems & Living Sustainably” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Topics include sustainable living, local food systems, composting, and recycling, with a focus on connecting with nature and reducing waste.
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DuPage Monarch Project presents Glen Ellyn Park District with community engagement awardOct 13, 2025 10:05 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District is receiving an award for its Habitat Heroes program, which trains volunteers to monitor pollinators like bees and butterflies in natural areas.
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Jeepers creepers! DuPage County’s Forest Preserves go all out for HalloweenOct 13, 2025 12:06 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting several Halloween events throughout October, including pumpkin hikes, lantern-lit trails, and trick-or-treating with horses.