Naperville Lifestyle
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Naperville District 203 board agrees to consider joining social media lawsuitOct 21, 2026 7:29 am - The Naperville District 203 School Board on Monday voted to pursue a nationwide lawsuit against social media platforms over their alleged impacts on schools and students’ mental health.
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Alleluia! Lutheran to host Trunk-or-Treat with charitable twistOct 21, 2026 1:26 am - On Oct. 28, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a community Trunk-or-Treat event, featuring decorated vehicle trunks, carnival games, and treats. It includes service projects creating greeting cards for local seniors and packing shoeboxes with toys and books for Operation Christmas Child.
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Naani’s offers fast-casual pan-Indian option in Buffalo Grove’s The CloveOct 20, 2026 11:40 am - A blend of flavors representing the entire panorama of Indian cuisine is the specialty of a new fast-casual restaurant in Buffalo Grove’s The Clove.
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Boo bash: Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular designed for youngstersOct 20, 2026 11:05 am - Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 24, replaces the long-running All Hallows Eve with an event geared toward the younger crowd and a headlining act to appeal to all ages.
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Finding your ‘Dave’: The power of mentorship in life and faithOct 19, 2026 1:23 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on two mentors named David: a former university president who still meets him for coffee, and a radio pastor who gave him career opportunities.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-31Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like hostas, “Gardening in the 1970s,” and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Movie shot last year in downtown Naperville to be shown at two film festivalsOct 16, 2026 10:48 am - An indie feature film that was shot in Naperville last year will make its world premiere Oct. 23-24 at the Naples International Film Festival in Naples, Florida.
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Boo bashes: Eerie eats and spooky spirits await at suburban restaurants and barsOct 13, 2026 8:40 pm - Halloween season is upon us, and suburban restaurants and bars are getting ready with frighteningly fun holiday bashes, hauntingly tasty dishes and spooky specials from now until the end of the month.